Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi provides water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, guided tours, seal watching cruises and pack/luggage transport in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand.

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• One Day Trips - We have packaged up the most popular parts of the track with an Aqua Taxi and walk option. A great way to see the park.
• Half Day Trips - We get you into the park's heart to experience the best. Combines a short walk and a scenic Aqua Taxi ride.
• Golden Bay Connections - Enter the park from the north end and take a trip from Totaranui Beach Campground deep into the Abel Tasman.
• One Way Fares - One-way trips to all of the main beaches in the park. We'll drop you off for a walk back or pick you up at the end of your trek.
• Exclusive Charters - We have the flexibility to meet individual or group needs for on-demand sailings and charters.
• Pack & Luggage Transfers - Make life easy for yourself - we can move your pack or other gear from point-to-point.
• Bus Transport - Travel from Nelson or Motueka with Aqua Taxi bus transport. Arrives in Marahau for the 9am departure.
• Self Guided Media Player - Learn more at your own pace. Hire a audio/video player and carry a informative guide in your pocket.

Abel Tasman National Park - The Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's smallest national park at 22,350ha. Established in 1942 it is famous for its golden beaches, turquoise waters, native bush walks and spectacular scenery.

There are two walking tracks; the beautiful coastal track which takes 3-5 days to walk the entire length and the more remote inland track through the hilly centre of the park which also takes 3-5 days.

The parks' rocky coastline is a haven for miniature marine life and is always a fascinating place to explore. Between the tides, plants and animals each occupy distinct bands like the forest zones between sea level and the bush-line. Periwinkles, tubeworms, Neptune's necklace, starfish and pink algae are all adapted to a particular level of exposure to sun and wind. Underwater, you will discover seaweed, sea urchins or 'kina' and Cook's turban shells.

Tonga Island Marine Reserve - Tonga Island is legendary as a seal hot-spot. (Please remember that seals must not be approached closer than 20 metres and you can not land on the island).Tonga Island is part of the Marine Reserve, only the third marine reserve to be created alongside a national park. It covers an area of 1835 hectares, extending one nautical mile (1852 metres) offshore from the mean high water mark of Tonga Island, and the coast between Awaroa Head and the headland separating Bark Bay and Mosquito Bay. The marine reserve protects all marine life within its boundaries, benefiting not just fish and shellfish, but also animals like seals, penguins and other seabirds that live on the land but feed in the sea. (Information courtesy of Department of Conservation).

Adele Island - Adele Island is a strikingly beautiful island and is predator free. It is home to many native New Zealand birds and the west side of the island has some great beaches which shift with the tide. With rapidly growing numbers of native birds, the bird chorus is like the birdsong early explorers heard. We donate 10 cents per person each time the parks foreshore is crossed. The funds are working towards the forest and beaches of Abel Tasman being once again filled with birdsong that awakens and delights visitors. Anchoring off Adele Island is a great place to hear the progress the birds are making.

Fisherman Island - Stunning remote island situated in the park just waiting to be explored! Bustling with native wildlife, secluded and wondrous, this island is a must see on your journey.

RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to change.

Effective 1st November 2010 – 30 September 2011
All Prices are GST Inclusive and in New Zealand Dollars

Note: Due to anticipated changes to commercial access points along the Abel Tasman coastline, we are encouraging clients to transit from Anchorage rather than Torrent Bay. This adds approximately 30min - 1hr to traditional walking times when a tour may have historically started/finished at Torrent Bay. The extra times have been captured in the tours listed below.

Cancellation Policy: If a customer cancels 12 hours or less prior to departure, no refund will be given. If a customer cancels between 12 & 24 hours before departure, a 50% refund will be given. If Aqua Taxi cancels a sailing due to bad weather, a full refund will be given. Terms and Conditions: Standards Terms + Conditions apply (see website/ request an e-copy. NB: New Zealand Jurisdiction applies). *Prices are valid at time of printing for 2010/2011 season. Aqua Taxi reserves the right to revise trip times and prices during the season. All current trip times and prices are available on our website.

• From Totaranui to Awaroa - $22.00
• From Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Anchorage/Torrent Bay - $32.00
• From Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Anchorage/Torrent Bay - $32.00
• From Totaranui to Tonga - $32.00
• From Totaranui to Bark Bay - $36.00
• From Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Bark Bay - $37.00
• From Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Tonga - $39.00
• From Totaranui to Torrent/Anchorage Bay - $39.00
• From Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Awaroa - $42.00
• From Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Totaranui - $44.00
• From Totaranui to Marahau/Kaiteriteri - $44.00
• From Marahau/Kaiteriteri to Mutton Cove - $55.00

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