Originally Posted by
Katie 84
Oh my goodness thank you ever so much for those replies it is very much appreciated. Having spent hours trawling websites it is good to have some direction. Just one last question......do you know of any recommended companies who do a several night kayaking tour? There are quite a few out there and once again I am lost even with the use of trip advisor, much better to get inside info
- If you want to go from the Marahau side, check out http://www.freedomrentals.co.nz/ - They will let you go as far north as Tonga but will give you more than 3 days to explore if you want.
The section from Anchorage south to Kaiteri is really pretty but also gets a *lot* of water taxi and kayak traffic, so it won't feel like you are the only people around. You can do a mix of kayak/walk trips if you want to spend some time on the Coastal Track.
The north side is much quieter and hits more open water. Check out:
http://www.goldenbaykayaks.co.nz/kay...k/taupo-point/ for an example.
I did notice they specify that the multi-day trips longer than this one may be unavailable between 20 Dec & 31 Jan since they are busier, but it would be worth asking. One of their kayak/walk packages might be a good option - the north section of the park doesn't get any of the bus crowds/day trampers that can dominate the southern parts.
(Putting on my Search & Rescue hat) I assume you have some open-water experience in sea kayaks? Abel Tasman is generally pretty safe with easy landing points, but the weather/winds can't be counted on to be nice
If not, I would suggest sticking to the trips on the south side.