Sea kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park starts from Mārahau or Kaiteriteri, on guided trips or in hired kayaks. Bookably lists 5 places to stay in the area around Mārahau.
Operators for sea kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
- Abel Tasman Kayaks Guided sea kayak tours and kayak rentals, from its base at Mārahau.
- Kahu Kayaks Guided sea kayak tours and kayak hire, from its base at Mārahau.
- Marahau Sea Kayaks Guided sea kayak trips and kayak rentals, from its base at Mārahau.
- R&R Kayaks Guided sea kayak tours and kayak rentals, from its base at Mārahau.
- Wilsons Abel Tasman Guided sea kayak trips, from Kaiteriteri.
Listed in alphabetical order. Bookings are made with each operator, not through Bookably, and this list may not be complete.
Good to know about sea kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
- The Department of Conservation says hired kayaks need at least two people and previous sea kayaking experience, and advises a guided trip for anyone who has not kayaked before.
- The Department of Conservation advises against kayaking north of Onetahuti Bay, where it describes the coast as remote and exposed.
- The four listed operators that hire kayaks each set a minimum age of fourteen for an unguided trip.
- R&R Kayaks is closed from the first of April to the thirty-first of October.
- Wilsons Abel Tasman runs guided trips only, from Kaiteriteri.
- Huts and campsites on the Coast Track must be booked in advance all year, which applies to overnight kayak trips.
Details checked October 2026. Confirm with the operator before you book.
Places to stay near Mārahau
