


Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles is a family-run water taxi and tour operator based in Kaiteriteri, running purpose-built catamarans into Abel Tasman National Park. Tours combine scenic cruises with walking, fur seal viewing and sea kayaking, taking in landmarks such as Split Apple Rock. The company also runs a bus transfer service from Nelson and Motueka to Kaiteriteri and covers the Environmental Access Fee on every booking.
Lovely afternoon trip around heaps of beaches on the Able Tasman. Our Captain gave us alot of information about the area. Highly recommend this afternoon cruise.
Michelle M. · April 2026 · via Google
We took the shuttle all the way up and back. Amazing view of the Abel Tasman National Park and coastline.
Tom Y. · March 2026 · via Google
Great service and friendly people. Best to reserve online to get the departure times you prefer. We took the 9am shuttle to Tonga Quarry, walked 4.5 miles to Awaroa Lodge cafe (there’s also a pizzeria there) and then walked 20 minutes to the Awaroa shuttle pickup for a 2:45 ride back. That made a great day. There’s a bit of a climb at the beginning and end, but we did it with a 1 year old and 4 year old (and 2 child backpacks!) lots of other options with the shuttle and their site is very helpful for planning your day. BTW, you’ll see spilt apple rock and seals on the way.
Walt W. · March 2026 · via Google
Well organised access to this outstanding location. We did the five beaches walk which was a brilliant sampler but probably should have chosen the later return so we could stop and enjoy the views and beaches more. Plenty of other drop off -hike-pickup options available too
Robyn B. · February 2026 · via Google
We got a 9am boat to Medlands beach , walked to Anchorage and got a 3.45 boat back to Kaiteriteri. This allowed us plenty of time for the walk and a dip in Cleopatras pool and a lunch stop . It also tied in perfectly with the bus service they offer to Nelson. Great service . I would have liked an extra 30 mins to have a dip in the sea at anchorage but you can’t have everything
David L. · February 2026 · via Google