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Top 15 Abel Tasman and Nelson Tours in New Zealand

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Abel Tasman National Full Park Scenic Cruise

Abel Tasman National Full Park Scenic Cruise - Your route in plain English: Kaiteriteri to Totaranui

1.Abel Tasman National Full Park Scenic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 855 reviews · 3 hours · from $59Our pick

See Abel Tasman’s best coves and seals on a cruise-only ride from Kaiteriteri to Totaranui, with live guide commentary included.

“My wife and I totally enjoyed the entire experience. From check-in to boarding the boat and cruising on the beautiful water, everything was great. We sat up on top and had a wonderful time checking out all the spectacular views. We took the full cruise. Many people used the service as a water taxi to many golden sanded beaches. This was a great way to see the Abel Tasmin peninsula, without having to hike through it!”

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Abel Tasman: Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo

Abel Tasman: Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo - Sea Shuttle cruise: Split Apple Rock, Adele Island seals, and wildlife odds

2.Abel Tasman: Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 704 reviews · 1 day · from $74

One day in Abel Tasman with a Sea Shuttle cruise, Split Apple Rock, Adele Island seals, and a self-paced walking route to Anchorage.

“Great day and fab way to experience the park. One word of caution; the walk back to the boat we chose was supposed to be 5.5 miles but we clocked it at 7.4! Was quite tough but would still recommend”

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Abel Tasman Vista Cruise

Abel Tasman Vista Cruise - Split Apple Rock: the signature stop that reads like a story

3.Abel Tasman Vista Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 414 reviews · from $67

Cruise Abel Tasman Coast from Kaiteriteri, spot Split Apple Rock and Tonga Island Marine Reserve, with optional Coast Track walks.

“There was 0 communication from the cruise company about the name of the cruise or the exact location where the ship will be docked. We went around in circles and couldn't locate them. Tried calling but were sent to voicemail. We have deRead more”

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Abel Tasman National Park: Sailing and Self-Guided Walk

Abel Tasman National Park: Sailing and Self-Guided Walk - Anchorage Bay: your lunch break with no cafes, plus a swim option

4.Abel Tasman National Park: Sailing and Self-Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 238 reviews · 8 hours · from $80

Sail Abel Tasman’s coast from Kaiteriteri to Anchorage Bay, then hike back to Marahau on a self-guided coastal track.

“Had a wonderful day’s touring including the catamaran and the walk through the park. Claudia who collected us from the Marahau car park and joined us sailing was knowledgeable and friendly. Very much enjoyed listing to the birds on Adele Island and watching the sea lions with pups at play. Our walk out was a bit longer than expected @ 4+ hours but picturesque.”

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Best Abel Tasman Day trip

Best Abel Tasman Day trip - The boat day flow: what your timeline really looks like

5.Best Abel Tasman Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $248Top rated

Small-group Abel Tasman day cruise from Kaiteriteri with seals, Split Apple Rock, easy hikes, and included snorkels, kayaks, and a top lunch.

“The tour was absolutely fantastic - I cannot recommend highly enough. Our skipper was brilliant, incredibly knowledgeable and looked after us fantastically during the day. This tour gives you the option to Kayak, Hike and / or Swim in the stunning scenery of the Abel Tasman National Park. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the tour if you are in the area.”

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Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience

Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience - Getting to the Launch: The Bumpy Mini-Bus Part That Sets the Tone

Skywire Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson

Skywire Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson - Getting to Cable Bay Adventure Park without stress

7.Skywire Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · from $68

Race the Cable Bay canopy on Skywire, a long flying fox near Nelson. Includes forest shuttle, 100 km/h speed and safety gear.

“We really enjoyed our Skywire experience. So much fun. Booking with viator is smooth sailing. No issues at all. I just told Cable Bay Park my name without showing my booking and they immediately confirmed it. Love the Reserve now, Pay later option too! Highly recommended!”

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Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland

Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland - Choose Between the 1.5-Hour Farm Forest Ride and the 2.5-Hour Bayview Circuit

Abel Tasman National Park: Cruise, Walk & Sailing Tour

Abel Tasman National Park: Cruise, Walk & Sailing Tour - Kaiteriteri water taxi: the 30-minute “arrive and exhale” moment

9.Abel Tasman National Park: Cruise, Walk & Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 100 reviews · 6 hours · from $122

Cruise to Anchorage Bay, hike Pitt Head, relax at Te Pukatea Bay, then sail in style with seals spotting around Abel Tasman.

“I thoroughly recommend doing this activity for anyone spending time in Abel Tasman. The shuttle was a great way to get to Anchorage Bay which had the most amazing walks and views as well as being the most wonderful beach. The sail back was the perfect way to finish of our day and teh crew where both very accommodating and informative. I recommend buying the lunches from the operator as they were well worth it.”

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Abel Tasman National Park: Day Sailing Adventure with Lunch

Abel Tasman National Park: Day Sailing Adventure with Lunch - Getting started in Kaiteriteri, no hotel pickup, easy parking

10.Abel Tasman National Park: Day Sailing Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · from $158

Sail Abel Tasman from Kaiteriteri to Anchorage Beach for an hour of sun, swimming, and caves, plus seals and Split Apple Rock.

“This is a very relaxed way to see the coastline while sailing along. We were lucky and had a beautiful day with some breeze so the sails could be out. The guides, Inky and Steph, were great. They were informative and we learned about the islands, coves and the wildlife. There were some good photo opportunities. We stopped for an hour at Anchorage bay for lunch. It is stunning. The lunch was a wrap and some cakes plus an apple. Tea and coffee was available on board throughout the trip. All in all this is a great trip. Be prepared to get wet feet when you board and leave the…”

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Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise

Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise - The water taxi cruise, why it’s more than transport

11.Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $371

Guided Abel Tasman hike from Nelson with a water taxi cruise, small-group service, and lunch at Torrent Beach. Pickup included.

“This was even better than we expected it to be! Angelika, our guide, was great - she told us everything we wanted to know about local flora and fauna, made sure everyone was able to keep up and kept us well-fed and hydrated throughout the day. Also, her picking us up in town was really convenient, as we were travelling by bus and train, and getting to Kaiteriteri and beyond would have been impossible otherwise. Would definitely recommend this tour to others hoping to explore Abel Tasman, one of the most beautiful parts of NZ - which is saying something :)”

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Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park

Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park - Getting going from Kaiteriteri (and why the timing matters)

12.Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $167

Full-day sailing in Abel Tasman from Kaiteriteri with NZ fur seals, Split Apple Rock photos, and included lunch and swims.

“A must do. A great day, we sailed around the islands calling in at the split apple rock and various beautifull beaches. We had lunch which was included in the price moored up in a beautiful bay..In the afternoon the sails were put up and did some proper sailing which on other trips you don't get to do.”

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Marahau: Abel Tasman Kayaks Kayak and Walk

Marahau: Abel Tasman Kayaks Kayak and Walk - Kayak morning: twelve beaches, seal time, and calm-water basics

13.Marahau: Abel Tasman Kayaks Kayak and Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · from $135

Kayak from Marahau to Observation Beach, then walk the southern Abel Tasman Coastal Track. Seals, 12 beaches, lunch included.

“Lovely kayak trip with some good info of the area. Water was calm which was really nice! Hike is reasonable, some climbs although followed by flat spurts.”

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Nelson City Walking Tour – Guided

Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided - Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson’s main-street art and architecture

14.Nelson City Walking Tour – Guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $81

Nelson guided walking tour with cathedral, gardens, art and local stories, plus included entry to most stops. 2-3 hours, mobile ticket.

“it was a pleasure to be guided by James..a very. relaxing and enjoyable walk.he helped us to know Nelson of today and it's history.”

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Nelson to Mapua: Full-Day Self-Guided Cycling Adventure

Nelson to Mapua: Full-Day Self-Guided Cycling Adventure - The route idea: Tasman’s Great Taste Trail, coastal, and full of choices