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This is a selection of the exciting range of excursions on offer in and around Nelson. There are many others, which can be booked up locally but space simply doesn’t allow us to list them all here. However, please ask us for advice.
Abel Tasman Kayak, Seals & Walk Tour Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity
Abel Tasman Kayak, Seals & Walk Tour
Duration: 7.5 hours
Departures: 08.45 (Oct - April) from Marahau
Prices from: £73 per person
This is a great tour for outdoor enthusiasts who would like to enjoy a variety of nature based activities in the Abel Tasman National Park. Tour starts at Marahau. Receive a full briefing and settle into a stable kayak. Join your guide for the next 2.5 hours to explore the protected granite coastline. Return to Marahau to join the boat trip to Onetahuti, via the Tonga Island Seal Colony. Walk independently for 1.5 hours to Bark Bay before joining the boat again at 1540. Cruise back to Marahau arriving at 4.30pm. Tour can be taken from Motueka/Nelson (cost includes coach transfers). No hotel pick up/drop off included.
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Cat Sailing & Launch Charters
Cat Sailing & Launch Charters, Nelson
Duration: 2.5 hours approx
Departures: on request
Prices from: £26 per person
Enjoy a two and a half hour chartered cruise in Nelson harbour with Skipper Robin. Cat Sailing is a Nelson-based skippered cruise operation offering tours to Abel Tasman and Marlborough Sounds. Departure arranged to suit clients – best sailing is usually in the afternoons.
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Seals, Bush & Beach Walk Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity
Seals & Beach Walk
Duration: 5.5 hours approx
Departures: 10.00 daily from Kaiteriteri or Marahau
Prices from: £30 (01 Oct 06 - 31 Mar 07)
£33 (01 Apr 07 - 31 Sep 07)
£36 (01 Oct 07 - 31 Mar 08)
The tour starts at Kaiteriteri (recommended) or Marahau – Cruise to Bark Bay and walk 1.5 hours through native bush to Onetahuti Bay. Pickup at 1.20pm and cruise back to Kaiteriteri via the seal colony, arriving in time for connecting coaches. No hotel pick up/ drop off included.
 
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