Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle offers reliable Abel Tasman water taxi services, connecting you to the stunning beaches, walking tracks, and scenic highlights of Abel Tasman National Park.
We are based in picturesque Kaiteriteri, with its stunning beach and proximity to the Abel Tasman National Park making it a mecca for kiwis and internationals alike!
As one of the leading transport and adventure tourism operators in the region, Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle provides comfortable and efficient access to top destinations along the coastline. Whether you’re planning a day hike, beach escape, or full park exploration, choose Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle for a seamless experience in New Zealand’s coastal paradise.
We specialise in taking clients into the Abel Tasman National Park by boat with our customised fleet of ferries. It’s an exciting maritime environment and our team take pride in teaching our guests about the area, including the history, landscapes and natural features within it.
Our trips offer you superb experiences in the Abel Tasman National Park, while traveling on clear, blue water.
We have purpose-built catamaran water taxis, with easy walk on-off access for all age groups and our experienced and knowledgeable team will ensure you get the best out of your time in this part of New Zealand.
Water Taxi Abel Tasman
Looking at walking the full Abel Tasman National Park track? Our innovative and comfortable catamarans can take you to where you need to go in the Abel Tasman National Park.
The Abel Tasman Track is one of New Zealand’s finest. With rich, golden sand and bush to the beaches, it really is a subtropical paradise.
Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle provides water taxi options to allow you to experience the best our region has on offer with a ‘no fuss’ approach to your needs and desires. All our boats have toilets on board and plenty of room to move around for photo opportunities. Our boats all have ramps designed and built by our team so that you don’t have to start your journey with wet feet!
Our innovative vessels are designed and built by our team specifically for the Abel Tasman National Park and its sometimes often shallow waters. Drawing just 700mm of water our vessels are designed to minimise disruption to the seabed and beaches of the Abel Tasman National Park.
The Abel Tasman Track is accessible from Nelson City as we provide a daily bus service from Nelson City.
View our Abel Tasman Water Taxi Timetable
Abel Tasman Cruises
Sit back and relax as we depart from lovely Kaiteriteri Beach on a scenic cruise to experience the Abel Tasman National Park. Enjoy the beaches, creatures and have a walk through some of the stunning forest the park has to offer!
Combo Option
Choose our Kayak, Seals & Cruise option.
Bus Service
Let Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle handle your travel from Nelson to the Abel Tasman National Park and back. Our bus service operates year-round for your convenience.
Our Services Include:
- One-way or return bus transfers between Nelson and Kaiteriteri
- Sea Shuttle transfers into or out of Abel Tasman National Park
- Seasonal connecting bus from Kaiteriteri to Marahau (15 October – 30 April)
- The bus needs to be booked the day before travel by calling us on 0800 732 748. If you have any questions, please just let us know.
