Cruise, Walk, and Sail in Abel Tasman National Park
Overview
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6 hours
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Explore the National Park with a morning water taxi, a short walk and an afternoon sail. Board your water taxi for 10.30 am departure from Kaiteriteri Beach and cruise into the Abel Tasman National Park. Cruise by the iconic Split Apple Rock, and Fisherman and Adele Islands where you may see the NZ Fur Seals.
After 35 minutes you arrive at Anchorage Bay where you have time to walk the Pitt Head loop track (walk time approximately 1 -1.5 hours). This walk takes you to Te Pukatea Bay - a quiet bay and one of the crews favourite beaches in the National Park. Walk back to Anchorage to meet the skipper and join the sailing catamaran departing at 1.15pm. Catch the sea breeze for a 3 hour sail further into the Park and back to Kaiteriteri. Along the way expect to see secluded coves, islands, golden sand beaches, Bush clad coastline, pristine clear waters and native wildlife.
Complimentary tea/coffee and juice is provided on board the sailing catamaran.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Board your water taxi at 10.30 am at Kaiteriteri Beach and cruise into the Abel Tasman National Park. Cruise by the iconic Split Apple Rock, and Fisherman and Adele Islands where you may see the NZ Fur Seals. After 35 minutes you arrive at Anchorage Bay where you have time to walk the Pitt Head loop track (walk time approximately 1 -1.5 hours), meeting back at Anchorage Beach to join the sailing catamaran departure at 1.15 pm. Catch the sea breeze for a 3 hour sail further into the Park and back to Kaiteriteri. Along the way expect to see secluded coves, islands, golden sand beaches, Bush clad coastline, pristine clear waters and native wildlife. Complimentary tea/coffee and juice is provided on board the sailing catamaran.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Landing and facility fees
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
No walking guide provided on walk
Options
Cruise, Walk, and Sail in Abel Tasman National Park
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect excursion to see some of Abel Tasman NP.
Mie V,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A perfectly organized excursion to get a sense of the beauty of the Abel Tasman NP. The walk to Pitt Head Outlook was quite nice and not difficult. The picnic we ordered was nice. The explanation of the skippers was interesting.
No car parking at Christmas
Annette S,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Make sure you arrive very early or you won’t get a car park. We arrived 45 mins prior but could not get a car park anywhere. The provider told us where the car park we were meant to use was when we arrived and checked in, but car park was jammed up and full. My husband was very angry, would have been nice to be pre warned and given some sort of guidance by the provider the day before. Didn’t end up going on the cruise
A great day out.
John F,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Mark was a great captain and tour guide on the catamaran. Lots of loos available but do take a picnic and lots to drink for hot days.
Great place
thomassY9439MB,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved Park N Cruise!!! Very organized and friendly. Nothing was difficult since their system seemed flawless to us. They were waiting for us when we departed the ship. That's a first for us. Very nice people. Secure parking.
Great way to see Abel Tasman's coast
Anthony H,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.003 hour cruise/sail on a catamaran along the beautiful coast of the Abel Tasman National Park. The captain and first mate did a great job and found us some wind to sail in despite being in the lee of the land which blocked most of the wind.
Pitt Head Loop
Noreen W,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Pitt loop was beautiful, but it did not take very long, so there is alot of time to kill on the beach. I wish I would have discovered sooner, that there was time to do the Cleopatra Pool hike- a good idea if you want more hiking vs sitting. You can also do short parts of other trails. Almost missed the excursion because Viator did not notify me that they would not be at the AT Sailing Adventures ticket kiosk as noted in the booking, but that we were to check in with another company's kiosk. The only way I found this out was when nobody showed up at 8:50 for a 9:00 sailing, I asked at the neighboring company if this was unusual. They had our name and info and said they were giving us a ride to Anchorage Bay, and we would sail back with AT Sailing Adventures. Almost missed the excursion because of this mix-up. During this time, I reached out to Viator but did not receive a response. If this happens to you, check around. Viator has always been excellent, so this lack of communication surprised me.
Quintessentially Kiwi
Shuvranil G,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful staff from ticket counter to the end. Detailed instructions and service with a smile. Activities has something for everyone across ages and tastes.
Great catamaran
356gillb,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic sailing on the catamaran. Frank, our captain was a great character and made the trip! He was knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information. Funny too! Lovely walk through the forest but quite steep in places, not good if you have dodgy knees.
Amazing experience to start our vacation!
Mike d,,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We arrived in Nelson/New Zealand to start our honeymoon the day before (mid-March 2025), so this was the first true full day AND excursion for the entire trip. It was an incredible experience and sure set the standard for the remainder of our stay. A lot of windy roads to reach Kaiteriteri Beach, but nonetheless, parking and finding the meetup spot was relatively easy. The check-in desk was very helpful with any questions/issues. Even though it was down-pouring at the very start of the morning, the cruise boat still operated on time and had comfortable seating. Our overall ride was about 45 minutes or so, but the navigator/host had excellent communication regarding the nearby sites, historical facts and where we were at in relation to everything. We were then dropped off at Anchorage Bay, where everyone was free to hike, explore or simply relax on the beach. We decided to explore the hiking route towards Cleopatra's Bay. It's a 1 hour uphill ascent (easy-mid level) and the breathtaking views/nature were absolutely worth it! Once we reached and returned from our hiking destination, we walked along the beach/shore, which was absolutely clean and beautiful (along with very sunny, comfortable weather by that point). Lastly, our giant group sailboat arrived, as we very slowly/casually made our way back to Kaiteriteri Beach. The staff on the boat were so friendly, nice and professional. Cookies & tea were provided, along with numerous places on the sailboat to kick back and relax. They even stopped at one bit to allow any passengers to jump in the water for a dip (best to wear your bathingsuit from the start, or at least a change of clothes). We arrived about 2 hours later then originally anticipating, but we had such a blast and no set plans afterwards anyway, so it didn't really matter. Reasonably priced for the experience and all the staff that crossed our path was excellent. Every tourist we met was also great company and a pleasure to be around. Lucked out with some magnificent weather after a rainy start too. If you're in the Nelson (-ish) area on vacation, I would highly recommend this expedition :)
The walk
john G,,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The walk is way more strenuous than they advertise . Not leisurely at all! Mostly uphill but beautiful scenery.
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