Abel Tasman National Park

Sailing and Kayaking

Abel Tasman Sailing. If you'd like a day in the park without breaking a sweat, call up Abel Tasman Sailing. Their three large catamarans sail daily into the heart of the park from Kaiteriteri Beach. On the way you stop at Split Apple Rock before heading off to swim at a gorgeous beach such as the Anchorage, where the water is a translucent green. You can also view a colony of fur seals up close. A day trip costs NZ$169, including lunch. A range of sailing, kayaking, walking and water-taxi options are available from NZ$85. Advance reservations are not always necessary. You can also arrange a private charter trip, or join a multi-day liveaboard excursion from NZ$879 per person. 03/527-8375; 0800/467-245 (NZ only). infosailingadventures.co.nz. www.sailingadventures.co.nz.

Sea Kayak Company. The Sea Kayak Company leads a range of guided kayaking options through the pristine waters of the national park to beaches and campsites sometimes inaccessible to hikers. The most popular tours include the "Ab-Fab" one-day kayak and walk trip (NZ$190), a two-day "More than Beaches" tour (NZ$370), and three- and five-day tours (NZ$560 and $950, respectively). All multi-day tours are fully catered and all equipment is supplied. Reservations are recommended at least three weeks in advance. 506 High St., Motueka, 7005. 03/528-7251; 0508/252-925 (free NZ only). infoseakayaknz.co.nz. www.seakayaknz.co.nz..

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