Our famous Discover Day is the ultimate boat cruise and walk combination in the Abel Tasman National Park.
With three different walk options, the Discoverer Day offers all the best the Abel Tasman has to offer with a Full Park Scenic Cruise, visits to Split Apple Rock and a Fur Seal colony, golden beaches, forest walking and wildlife encounters all in one superb day out.
Enjoy a full Park scenic cruise, then we drop you off at Apple Tree Bay at 12pm for a walk through to fabulous Anchorage Beach with time to visit five different beaches along the way. There is also the option to add a 1 hour Pitt Head loop track to Te Pukatea beach. A great choice for beach lovers!
Walking Distance: 7km
Walking Time: 2.5 hours
Departing Kaiteriteri Beach: 9.00am
Pick-up from Anchorage: 3:45pm
Arrive in Kaiteriteri: 4:20pm
Option B: Forest and Swing-Bridge
Enjoy a full Park scenic cruise, then we drop you off at Medlands Beach at 11:30am for a rewarding and varied walk to Anchorage Beach including the scenic highlights of the South Head lookout and the famous Falls River swing-bridge. (Cleopatra’s Pool is currently closed).
Walking Distance: 10.5km
Walking Time: 4 hours
Departing Kaiteriteri Beach: 9.00am
Pick-up from Anchorage: 3:45pm
Arrive in Kaiteriteri: 4:20pm
Option C: Five Beaches
Enjoy a full Park scenic cruise, then we drop you off at Awaroa at 11:00am to explore five beaches between Awaroa and your pick-up at Medlands Beach. This walk also features the option of stopping at the Awaroa Lodge Cafe, excellent views and native forests as well as a waterfall and lagoon at Bark Bay. A steep climb from Tonga Quarry requires a reasonable level of fitness.
Walking Distance: 8.8km
Walking Time: 3.5 hours
Departing Kaiteriteri Beach: 9.00am
Pick-up from Medlands Beach: 3:30pm
Arrive in Kaiteriteri: 4:20pm
Suitability: Comfortable walking on easy tracks. Bring a light day pack with water and sunblock.
Food & Beverages: We have snacks and drinks available on all our boats.
Day 14 – 23 November
Essential to Bring: Your day bag, layers of warm clothing, wind proof jacket, shoes that are easily removable, swim wear & towel, your own water bottle, plenty of sun screen (SPF 30+ is best), sun hat, sun glasses and your camera!
Cancellation
If a customer cancels within 8 hours or after departure time NO refund will be given
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