Abel Tasman Coachlines

Abel Tasman Park Packages

High Season 20 Oct - 18 Apr

Low Season 19 Apr - 19 Oct

Day trips with the complete Abel Tasman experience or just a relaxing day on the beach, Abel Tasman Coachlines has a package to suit you. Have a read below and click 'book online now' for effortless online bookings. Or simply come in and see our friendly staff at the Nelson Travel centre. They’ll find a package to suit you.

Abel Tasman National Park

 

Effortless bus, boat and walk packages
Daytrips

A full day’s coach, cruise and track walking fun.

Coach, Cruise & Walk

A full day trip of coach, cruise and track walking challenge.

One of the most popular packages in our day trip range. It gives you the chance to experience the most scenic part of the track.

Coach - Leave Nelson and sit back for a scenic trip following the coast and the rolling hills to beautiful Kaiteriteri.

Cruise - Here the boat will be waiting for you to board. The boat cruises the shoreline, travelling in close to idyllic beaches fringed by native forests. You will then start making tracks in the sand!

Walk - This leisurely walk is unguided and allows you the freedom to soak up the Abel Tasman on your way. You have time to relax on the golden sand beaches and swim in the crystal blue waters. Walk from bay to bay taking in the elevated views along the way.

  • Coach to Kaiteriteri
  • Boat Kaiteriteri to Anchorage
  • Walk Anchorage to Marahau (3 - 4hrs)
  • Coach Marahau back to Nelson (or Kaiteriteri for the Ex Kaiteriteri option)

  Available All Year

  • Depart Nelson 7.30am
  • Depart Kaiteriteri 9.30am
  • Return from Marahau 4.00pm

Coach - Cruise - Walk

Coach & Boat Fare  $67 ex Nelson        

 

Seals & Sand

A visit to the seal colony and a beautiful easy walk.

This package is a great way to experience a beautiful part of Abel Tasman National park.

 

Coach - Sit back and let our experienced friendly drivers  take you on an unmissable trip in the region which follows Tasman Bay and also goes through some of the wine, hop and horticultural areas. The drivers' commentaries are world famous.

 

Cruise - Catch the comfortable boat from Kaiteri to Onatahuti (Tonga Quarry). The boat follows the shoreline traveling in close from bay to bay with the best views of the park. Cruise via the fascinating seal colony at Tonga Island enjoying the beauty of these sleek black mammals and keep an eye open for the little blue penguin.

 

Walk - Then take a pleasant walk in the heart of the marine reserve with time to enjoy the native forests and stunning scenery. At the end of your walk you'll come out into Bark Bay which has everyting to offer. Amazing rock formations, tidal lagoon, sheltered beaches and of course swimming. A perfect place to relax before catching the launch back to reality.

 

  • Coach to Kaiteriteri
  • Boat Kaiteriteri to Onatahuti (Tonga Quarry) via seals
  • Walk Onatahuti (Tonga Quarry) to Bark Bay (Medlands) 2 hrs
  • Boat Bark Bay (Medlands) to Kaiteriteri
  • Coach Kaiteriteri back to Nelson

  Available All Year

  • Depart Nelson 7.30am
  • Depart Kaiteriteri 9.30am
  • Return from Kaiteriteri 4.25pm

Seals & Sand

Coach & Boat Fare
$99 ex Nelson         

 

 

Just Cruising

A full day to coach, boat and relax.

The best way to see the whole of Abel Tasman National park in one day, the relaxing way! The Vista launch cruises the shore, travelling in close to the golden sand beaches. Take in the views of the native tropical looking coastline and inhabitant wildlife, including the Seal Colony on Tonga Island. Either cruise up and back or jump off at one of the many beautiful beaches for a few hours before being picked up again. Enjoy a walk, a swim or just some sun. 

  • Coach to Kaiteriteri
  • Boat Kaiteriteri to Totaranui via the Seal Colony
  • Boat Totaranui to Kaiteriteri
  • Coach Kaiteriteri back to Nelson

  Available All Year

  • Depart Nelson 7.30am
  • Depart Kaiteriteri 9.30am
  • Return from Kaiteriteri 4.25pm
 Note; 1.05pm return coach from Kaiteriteri also available subject to availability. Email us or ask on the day to look into this option. 

Seals & Sand

Coach & Boat Fare
$114 ex Nelson     

 

Bay Hopper

The best of both worlds.

Get the best of both worlds; relaxing and exploring! After your comfortable and informative bus ride to the Abel Tasman National park entrance you'll board the boat and cruise the park’s shoreline, giving you the best views the coast has to offer. Hop off at Bark Bay (Medlands) and relax on the golden beaches or explore the tranquil lagoons, before taking a 3.5 hour walk through original Podocarp forests. Allow time to stop and take in the view on the spectacular Falls River swing bridge.

  • Coach to Kaiteri
  • Boat Kaiteri to Bark Bay (Medlands)
  • Walk Bark Bay (Medlands) to Anchorage (3.5 to 4 hours)
  • Boat Anchorage to Kaiteri
  • Coach Kaiteri back to Nelson

  Available All Year

  • Depart Nelson 7.30am
  • Depart Kaiteriteri 9.30am
  • Return from Kaiteriteri 4.25pm

 

Seals & Sand

Coach & Boat Fare
$99 ex Nelson       

 

Sail The Coast

A fantastic way to experience Abel Tasman National park.

Leave Nelson and sit back for a scenic trip following the coast and the rolling hills to beautiful Kaiteriteri. From there join this hugely popular sailing trip past Split Apple Rock and along the bush-clad coastline. Take in the golden beaches and bays, tidal lagoons, islands and bird-song. There's oppertunity for a bush walk too if you wish and an hour-long lunch stop at Anchorage Beach allows for exploring, swinning and relaxing. Continue on your cruise with a visit to check out the seal colony before catching the afternoon sea breese back to Kaiteriteri where your coach awaits. Oh and did we mention that lunch is included. 

  • Coach to Kaiteri
  • Sail Kaiteriteri to Anchorage
  • Enjoy lunch and relaxation at Anchorage
  • Sail back to Kaiteriteri via the seal colony
  • Coach Kaiteriteri back to Nelson

  High-season only (20th Oct - 18th Apr)

  • Depart Nelson 7.30am
  • Return from Kaiteriteri 4.25pm

 

Seals & Sand

Coach & Sailing Fare
$219 ex Nelson

 

Overnight trips
Enjoy the Abel Tasman over a few days.

Walk in the Park

Boat the length of the park and then walk back.

After a comfortable and scenic coach ride to Kaiteriteri you'll board your boat and cruise from there to Totaranui via Split Apple Rock and the Tonga Island Seal Colony. From here you're on your own to walk the length of the park back to Marahau over two, three or four days. We recomend spending three or four days with possible overnight stops in Onatahuti and Anchorage among other places. At Marahau you'll board the coach again for a trip back to Kaiteriteri or Nelson. (note that this package is for transport only: no guide, meals or accommodation included)

  • Coach to Kaiteriteri
  • Boat Kaiteriteri to Totaranui via Split Apple Rock and the Seal Colony
  • Enjoy your multi-day walk back to Marahau
  • Coach back to Kaiteriteri or Nelson

  Available all year

  • Depart Nelson 7.30am
  • Depart Kaiteriteri 9.30am
  • Return from Marahau 4.00pm

 

Seals & Sand

Coach and Boat Fare
$81 ex Nelson       

 

 

Abel Tasman & Golden Bay

Walk the park then coach back via Golden Bay.
 

After a comfortable and scenic coach ride to Marahau you'll be left on your own to walk the length of the beautiful National Park northbound over three or four days. Take your time enjoying the sun, sand and sea with possible overnight stops in Anchorage, Onetahuti and Totaranui along the way. At Totaranui you'll be met by Golden Bay Coachlines who will bring you back via Takaka. You have the option of an overnight stop-over in Takaka to take in the sights of Golden Bay before jumping on the bus again and continuing to Kaiteriteri or Nelson. (note that this package is for transport only: no guide, meals or accommodation included)

  • Coach to Marahau
  • Enjoy your multi-day walk to Totaranui
  • Coach back to Nelson or Kaiteriteri with an optional overnight stopover in Takaka

  Available high-season only (20th Oct - 18th Apr)

  • Depart Nelson 7.30am
  • Depart Kaiteriteri 9.10am
  • Depart Totaranui 10.50am
  • Depart Takaka 12.15pm (if stopover used)


Coach Fare
$81 ex Nelson               

 

 

 

 

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03 548 0285

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