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3 Days Walking and Kayaking Tour Package

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights 
Priced From: Contact Travelwizard
Departures: Monday (Southbound) Wednesday and Saturday (Northbound).






Experience the best of both: 2 days kayaking and 1 day walking the Abel Tasman Coast Track. Enjoy luxury accommodations and gourmet meals at our beachfront lodges, Meadowbank Homestead - Awaroa and Torrent Bay Lodge. Includes a scenic cruise along the coastline. No previous kayaking experience is necessary. For a more leisurely experience, take a look at the 5 Day Kayak & Trek.

Day 1. Kayak from Marahau to Torrent Bay. Approximately 4.5 hours paddling. You'll have a full training briefing before spending the rest of the day beach-hopping to Torrent Bay. LD

Day 2. Kayak from Torrent Bay to Onetahuti. Approximately 4 hours.Walk from Onetahuti to Awaroa. Approximately 1.5 hours, (5 km). Explore the beautiful beaches, tidal estuaries and rivers of the best kayaking area of the park. If the conditions are right, you can also visit the seal colony on Tonga Island. Then it's a short walk from Onetahuti (Tonga Beach) to our Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa, where afternoon tea awaits you. BLD

Day 3. Walk from Awaroa to Totaranui. Approximately 2 hours. Launch Cruise from Totaranui to Kaiteriteri. You have the option of exploring the Awaroa inlet or walking to Totaranui. Either way, you join our launch cruise to return to Kaiteriteri. Here you will be met by coach and returned to Motueka or Nelson. BL

NOTE: The direction of the trip will be reversed on some departures, depending on the tides. Keep in mind that kayaking or walking each day is optional. You are welcome to travel on any of our scheduled ferry services. Please discuss this option with your guide prior to each days departure.

A final thought - if you do not enjoy kayaking for whatever reason you have the option of joining the walk group that is walking the kayaking sections of this itinerary. This flexibility is perfect for couples or groups that want to visit the park together but don't all want to kayak, some preferring to walk or boat between lodges.

We recommend you bring the following:

Day requirements

• Sports sandals (Tevas) or sand shoes for estuary crossings
• Swim wear and towel
• Lunch (we supply)
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen (very important)
  Insect repellent
• Handkerchiefs (please no tissues)
• Change of clothing including a warm sweater or polar fleece. (even in summer) (NO DENNIMS)
• Water bottle (minimum 1 litre) (we supply 750 ml bottle with lunch)
• Camera and film
• Waterproof parka with hood (can be purchased from us for $3)
• All medical supplies (you should not be separated from them)
• DO NOT bring any expensive jewellery, watches etc.

Overnight requirements are transferred by boat. We recommend the following go in your Lodge Luggage Bag.

• Underwear 2 x sets
• Two shirts or T-shirts
• 3 pairs of socks
• Warm and cool clothes for evening wear
• Toilet and bathroom requirements
• Thermal long underwear
• All clothing will be put in waterproof plastic bags (which we will provide) for extra protection should it rain.
• We supply ALL food, bedding and towels at the lodges

Contact: Travelwizard.com
Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252

12/09

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