Reviews of Abel Tasman Marahau Sea Kayaks. (Travel Agency) in Motueka (Tasman).

Abel Tasman Marahau Sea Kayaks

119 Reviews

108 Comments

Travel Agency

Canoe & kayak tour agency

8 Franklin Street, Mārahau 7197, New Zealand

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R.

Great trip, obviously weather dependent - much easier to paddle having the wind pushing you. Lots of seals and some great stories by our tour guide Bal.

S.

We did the Blast and Walk to start off our 3 day hike. Highly recommend starting off with a kayak. The double kayaks made it easily doable with our youngest being 10. Our guide was knowledgeable about the area, friendly and made a great coffee! Was a bonus being able to get to see the seals too. Thank you for a very enjoyable morning.

C.

Great stable kayaks and all safety equipment provided for our 2 day Freedom hire. The instructor was excellent and went through a full briefing so that we could head off feeling confident that we knew what to do and expect along the way. Thank you, would definitely recommend!

d.

Awesome day! Small group, fantastic and informative leader. We were lucky enough to kayak with the seal pups choosing to swim all around us. Scenery was simply stunning, really could not ask for more! Highly recommended :) The lunch was great too

C.

Really easy to book online and find! Super close to the beach camp cabin we were staying at and also parking for when we did the great walk. Special mention to Ian Trafford for being such a good sort and briefing us thoroughly for the safety side of the kayaks, whilst cracking some belters of one liners. Prepped us for our kayak/great walk ahead. Such a great team and super convenient!

S.

I had one of the best days out I've ever had! I did the half day walk and kayak back. Dropped off by Aqua taxi (extremely professional with really friendly people, that turned up on time)! Ian Trafford was our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area, professional and very helpful to first time kayaker's!!!

L.

Fabulous experience! We did the Freedom tonga (2 days of kayaking) and it was just perfect! We spent the night at anchorage campsite. Well organised and safety briefing before we started the kayak and enjoyed Abel Tasman. Lot of room inside the kayak to pack everything needed for an overnight trip.

L.

We did a one day freedom kayak and then walked back from Anchorage. The experience was excellent, and our guide who talked us through the safety brief was hilarious, making the start of the day fun. We would definitely do this again.

A.

Would highly recommend Marahau Sea Kayaks! We had a wonderful experience; the lunch was delicious and simple, the walk was goegeous, and the sea kayaking was awesome with fun guides! We even had plenty of time between walking and kayaking for a long lunch and swimming at the beach. I'd do it all again in a heartbeat!

R.

My husband and I had a great trip. We were lucky enough to get an upgrade on the day and had the best with our kayak guide and water taxi skipper exploring the park and walking one of the most beautiful coastlines in the country. Highly recommend MSK if your looking for a guided trip up the park!!

M.

What a great day in Abel Tasman. The adventure started as the water taxi was pulled into the shallow bay by tractor and then launched there. The tides and shallow bays make this a necessity. We did the Gourmet Platter package which was a tramp along the coast line ending in Bark Bay and then kayaking back to base. Christina was our guide during the kayak portion and was knowledgable and fun. The hike had some beautiful views as you moved up and down along the coast through the forest. Definitely recommend this if hiking and kayaking are your thing.

P.

We took a 2-day freedom kayak, dropped the kayaks and a bag of gear at Onetahuti for pickup, and then continued to Awaroa Lodge on foot and got an aqua taxi back two days later. These guys made it easy and uncomplicated. And they were helpful good company, too. Special thanks to Ian for making sure we knew enough to have fun and not kill ourselves!

P.

Great service from all of the staff. Proved themselves very helpful in helping us complete the track when one of us picked up and injury and we had to be picked up from a couple of beaches. Wish we'd known about your baggage transfer service before we started the track!

A.

Really friendly staff, we had an amazing day! The kayaks were really well kitted out and had a nice big space to take personal belongings.

S.

We had such a brilliant experience with our amazing guide Pounaeu! He was super knowledgeable, great fun and a great guy! Would 10/10 recommend!

c.

Great day out in the water with our guide Gwyn. The gear was top notch and the pace of the trip was just right for someone who has not kayaked before. We did the best of both world tour which included a walk from Bark Bay to Anchorage. Great part of the track to walk, not too steep! Saw plenty of seals and penguins and explored the National Park coastline. Highly recommend!

M.

This place was awesome! Very friendly staff at the main office. We did the “walk and paddle” and we couldn’t be happier. From the initial reception to the water taxis to the hike and let’s not forget about the kayaking was everything we were looking for. By far the highlight of our trip to New Zealand. Our kayaking guide Christina was fabulous! She was friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of Abel Tasman and the surrounding areas. She took us out to see some seals and into several lagoons. We could tell she enjoyed being on the trip as much as we did, which made the trip that much better. I don’t know how this could have been better, they took care of us at every point, were extremely friendly and proficient and what they did. Hats off to Christina and everyone else at Marahau Sea Kayaks, you guys are awesome! ~Mark and Holly

B.

Brilliant half day blast with our friendly guide Kea. Excellent quality trip, great briefing and very informative interesting local history made the trip an all round fun time.

S.

Msk is really professional. The guys work so well in a team everything went smooth like butter. I can highly recommend booking kayak tours with them. A few more details: We booked the Marine Reserve Kayak Tour. At check in we were greeted by Anton and even though it was early in the morning he was so cheerful so the mood was great. Soon we were on the boat heading towards our starting point. Dan, our guide for the day, explained us all there is to know about kayaking to insure our safety. Out on the cristal clear water Dan told us many interesting stories and facts about the park and the waters. It was a relaxed atmosphere and we were chatting while paddling past seals. We had such a good time. Dan is just the best!

F.

Did the half day blast and did well exceed my expectations! The guide Cristina was amazing! Kind, informative, and not to mention great at paddling! Thank you again! 😍

J.

Fantastic service, Anton was very thorough with his briefing and could not have been more helpful with our Kayak's delivery and retrieval. Fantastic tips about the trip and points to look out for. Stunning way to see the Abel Tasman park, 2 days Kayaking and 2 days walking. The baby seals were definitely the highlight on Tonga Island. Would highly recommend this company. Thank you

R.

A brilliant 4 hours in the Astrolabe. Whole experience from guide talk to kayak retrieval was perfect

M.

Our Kayak trip was a last minute request and the company were so helpful with what we could do. Anton our guide was knowledgeable and patient with us. We loved the visit to the little seal nursery, finished off with a yummy lunch on the beach.

J.

What a fabulous experience. We went on a one day freedom kayak and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The equipment was great as was the safety briefing before we went out. We were helped to get going and the guide was very helpful when out son capsized. The single kayaks are really quite difficult to use but as there were three in our party we had to have one. We would really recommend this company for your kayaking in Abel Tasman.

R.

We had a great time in Abel Tasman. One of the highlights of our trip was kayaking from Marahau beach along beautiful coastline. Our guide Christina was very helpful, knowledgeable and fun. We were lucky to get up close and personal with seals and other wildlife.

S.

Our guided paddle around the South end of the park was a perfect day out in paradise. Our guide Cristina was brilliant, sharing skills and local knowledge. Seals playing by the kayaks, unforgettable sites, new friends, highlight of my trip. Can't wait to get back there and do it all again.

O.

Three of us kayaked from Marahau to Anchorage and then walked to Bark Bay Hut. We were welcomed warmly and instructed on the use and safety aspects of the kayaks followed by a practical paddle in the bay before we kayaked to anchorage. We really enjoyed the experience, saw seals and birds and stopped at some beautiful beaches on the way. We were well prepared and had clear instructions with the map. It was a lot of fun.

L.

Just did the "Gourmet Platter" package with MSK! the best day ever! Great walk followed by kayaking! Big thanks to Christina! our own private guide - she was funny, professional, knowledgeable! we had so many laughs. Great way to see the coast line and those small bays. Great little touches - like coffee and biscuits! Definitely recommend...thx Christina! we had a blast!

L.

We booked the 'Abel Tasman Platter' guided kayak tour with the self guided hike taking the water taxi back to the base. We had a lovely experience and enjoyed the historical tips and fun facts from our guide, Tim. The lunch that was included was delicious as well. We got to kayak along the coast, through some caves, and saw some seal pups swimming near the island. We felt the experience was well worth the money and it was a highlight in our trip.

M.

My husband and I did the Kayak tour & had the best time with our guide Cristina! She was fun to spend the afternoon with and very knowledgeable about Abel Tasman. She even had cookies to share with the group :) Would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing kayak adventure!

S.

Amazing experience! We had such a good time with our guide Anton. It was a really fun day and to top it all off, we were very fortunate enough to have an Orca and her calf come right alongside the Kayaks. Honestly an incredible experience!!

B.

We had a fabulous morning kayaking with our wonderful guide Sara. We kayaked over to Adele Island where we were fortunate enough to see a number of seals including some seal pups who swam right up to our kayaks! We then did the 3 hour (although more like 2.5 hours) walk back along the coastal track. Sara was a fantastic guide, she was informative, patient, fun and also extremely knowledgeable about the National Park and surrounding areas. We had a fabulous day and would highly recommend MSK. In terms of admin, the process of sorting the hiring of the kayaks etc. was very easy and we were provided with wetsuits/jumpers/wind jackets and boots (as well as cookies and a warm cuppa at the end) as needed. Thanks Sara!

J.

We did the day tour and really enjoyed it! Our guide Cristina told us about the history of the place and it was also nice having a small chat with her during the tour. We got really close to the Seals and one swam only a few meters from our kayak. A plus was also that MSK offered us warm showers after the tour.

S.

We did the Gourmet Platter in January and we caught the perfect day, the whole experience was definitely worth the money. We all enjoyed the day regardless of our fitness levels (the very fit and sporty with kayaking experience, a recovering smoker and I at 20 weeks pregnant). The weather was great, the water taxi took us to see fur seals and the Split Apple Rock, on the walk we could enjoy spectacular scenery from various angles, the packed lunch was basic but tasty and the tandem kayaking was so much fun thanks to our guide Jamie. He was very knowledgeable and fun. The highlight of the day were definitely the dolphins. A whole pod (incl. calves) surrounded our water taxi and the skipper tried very hard to stay with them for as long as possible. The dolphins did their acrobatics and raced after the water taxi. It was an amazing experience. On none of our dolphin safaris did we see that many dolphins, could get that close to them and stay with them for that long.

I.

Great day out on the on the Freedom Anchorage journey! Very friendly knowledgeable staff and what a beautiful part of the country to explore by kayak! Highlight was defiantly the baby seal pups at the Adel island seal colony!!

L.

Highly recommended!! Had a great morning kayaking and then spent the afternoon walking back to Marahau through Abel Tasman National Park. The kayaking was not only beautiful but our guides (Christina and Penaia) were great fun and shared great information about the local area and old stories. Had such a great time meeting and chatting with the guys 😍

L.

Anton and the team were great. From the first phone call to the safety briefing to the mid-trip changes they couldn't have been better. Fun, professional and helpful! Thanks for your help making it such a great trip :)

J.

I had a great experience with MSK. My first attempt at sea kayaking was with my friend on an unguided tour. Unfortunately the weather changed to strong winds just as we got to the water and we couldn't get to grips with steering and kept hitting the shore and rocks. The MSK team were really kind and helpful and our instructor Cam gave us some extra 1 to 1 instruction but due to his concerns for our safety he encouraged us not to venture any further and took us back to base. They were very nice and empathetic towards our disappointment and even gave us a 80% refund despite signing a sheet saying they didn't have to do so if the weather changed! Thanks again to Cam for being really helpful and putting our safety first. I braved it again the next day but opted for a guided tour instead. The weather was perfect and sunny and steering was easy! Our guide Cristina was really lovely, friendly and very helpful and told us interesting information during the tour. She took photos on her phone and sent them to us afterwards which was very nice. She also brought tea, coffee, juice and biscuits along! I highly recommend Marahau Sea Kayaks. They were very friendly and nice as well as gave very clear instructions and safety information. If you're not an experienced sea kayaker and the weather is windy (it can change quickly!!) I recommend booking a guided kayak tour as its more fun, informative & safer! 😁

T.

Great value for money, awesome guides and excellent kayaks. We did a 6 day kayak trip (non-guided)...the kayak was great for this with enough room for gear. Heather who looked after us also draw a map that showed great snorkeling places which we appreciated. 100% recommend this company.

Y.

Let me start with saying we've taken the 'Gourmet Platter' deal and had a great fun. The 'Gourmet Platter' deal is a full day, 160$ per person, 8 hours, which consists of a lunch, water taxi taking you to Torrent Bay, a self guided hike to Bark Bay, another water taxi to Observation Bay and finally kayaking back to Marahau. The skies were clear so the views from the water taxi were really great. We got to see some Fur Seals on the way, too. The walk was an easy two hour stroll, on mostly level terrain and through the bush. The lunch part is actually misleading advertising. The name of the deal is 'Gourmet Platter' and they specifically say that lunch is included. We paid 160$ per person and I imagined we'd get some barbeque after the walk, or at least some hot meal. Imagine my surprise to get a brown paper bag with a ham sandwich, an apple and a brownie. The kayaking was done on double kayaks in groups of eight people. It was a beautiful paddle with calm seas and clear skies, just great. Our guide, Sara (If I'm not mistaken), was really cheerful and informative. Towards the beach we opened a sail while all of our kayaks were held together by us and we sailed to the beach. It was new and lots of fun. Overall, you walk for two hours, kayak for one hour and a half and you get a sandwich for lunch. If was fun, but I just don't feel that it's worth 160$ per person, and it's not a full 8 hours of activity.

S.

There are a lot of companies available in the Abel Tasman NP, which offer kayaking tours. We decided to take a kayak tour (Blast & Walk) at MSK. This turned out to be a very good choice. The personel was very friendly and helped us choose the right kayak tour. Also the equipment was in good quality and the instructions from our guide (Christina) were very clear. Even if you have no experience with kayaking, like us, you will be well prepared before hitting the water. The tour itself was amazing: beautiful islands, beaches, lagunes and caves (you can even kayak through one of them if you want). And above all, you get to see some wild seals! It is easy to keep up the pace of the guide, so you won't be completely exhausted when reaching the final beach (to eat your lunch). Moreover, there are enough points were you can just enjoy the environment and take pictures. Christana even offered to make pictures of us, so that the whole boat was on it. Thanks a lot for this impresive experience and we will definitely recommend this tour!

D.

We thoroughly enjoyed our full day with Marahau Sea Kayaks. (half day kayaking, walk trough the Abel Tasman Park not guided and return with a water taxi). It was well organized, the communication was spot on and the guide "Christina" was amazing.

L.

Had a fantastic day paddling into the marine reserve. Would have been better as a half day trip as the winds came up in the afternoon. Natalie was an awesome guide and naturalist and provided us with great local tips. We spotted seals, a sting ray, and a blue penguin and learned a new joke. Thanks for a great day!

A.

5 out of 5 would recommend again. Anton is an absolute beauty and welcoming from the moment you arrive. Dan and the girl from Winnipeg was great / well educated on the surrounding area and the kayaks were top notch. Our guide Cam was meh and didn’t seem that enthused but overall was a good experience.

J.

Highly recommended experience. Excellent instructor. Good gear and a fabulous nature. What more can you ask for?

C.

If you have any time at all to do activity in the Nelson/Abel Tasman area then THIS IS IT! Don't waste your time paddling around on your own like a lost dog and book a trip with Marachau Sea Kayaks. My wife and I did a full day kayak adventure on February 5th with this company and loved it! Our guide was Dan, a man with a knack for adventure, and an ability to put you on a seals scent faster than those Great White Sharks on the Discovery channel. If you're looking for adventure, wildlife sightings, great guides, seeing some 1970's Ford Tractors drive in the ocean and the most amazing and memorable sea kayaking adventure of a lifetime then book your trip now!

R.

Cristina was the best kayak guide ever. Professional and informative. I had such a lovely chilled time cruising down the gorgeous Abel Tasman! Thank you Cristina for making my NZ trip so memorable 💕

K.

Trip with Uri was Great!!! Beautiful views and wonderful time spent with our guide! We saw seals, visited Caves and even sailed.. Uri means A LOT of fun!!! One of the Best trips in New Zealand we had so far. I strongly recommand If you are planning activities in Abel Tasman NP.

C.

We had a tremendous one day 'freedom' trip in glorious mid winter weather. The kayaks were well equipped with all safety gear and wetsuits included, and the service was top notch. In 5 hrs we were able to circle the two nearby islands with lunch on one and saw stacks of seals sunning themselves on the rocks. It wasn't as cold as expected on the water, highly recommended, Thanks MSK!

I.

Four of us went on a kayak tour with Cristina - it was relaxed, very well paced, easy and enjoyable experience. We felt safe and well taken care of the entire time, and would recommend this experience if you in the area.

P.

We had the best trip ever. It was absolutely stunning. And Uri our guide was mega pleasant, very informative and fun. We loved doing this amazing trip with him. And we would always do it again.We also felt very save the whole time. Thank you so much.

C.

Personally, I have been Kayaking in the rivers of the United States for a number of years now. This was my first experience Kayaking in a Sea Environment and I'll say I couldn't be more pleased. My guide's name was Cristina, and she was an absolute delight. She was extremely knowledgeable of safety procedures and ensured that everyone understood. She allowed us to see the baby seals and take photos offen. She displayed a deep knowledge of the area and shared alot of historical information along our path. During our "sailing" part, she encouraged and assisted everyone to ensure the best time. She also encouraged and contributed to conversations among the Kayakers really adding to the experience. During the experience she displayed an adaptive perspective being flexible with those Kayaking a bit slower. She provided recommendations and tips to improve, when possible, without getting upset. She even learned the basics of other languages to assist those of different backgrounds! I personally will be returning whenever possible.

D.

Amazing way to explore the coast of Sabel Tasman National Park. The views were spectacular and the whole operation with Marahau Sea Kayaks was so professional and everything went so smoothly. Our guide Christina was very knowledgeable about the history and the nature and such a great guide! 10/10! @marahauseakayaks

S.

rented a single kayak today to our own double kayak because we wanted to go out all the trhee of us. we had to pay $20 for the safety instruction but got a ride to the beach and a wash of our kayak at the end as well. just wanted to thank MSK for that deal and the service. we really enjoyed our day today. great instructors and staff! cheers

F.

We had a great experience on our tour the "able tasman platter" with our guide Oriol! The kayaks are easy to maneuver and the guide was very knowledgable and friendly. We were a group of only 6 people, which made the experience even better and more personal. The lady at the base was also very friendly and helpful with our belongings. We would definately book here again and recommend it to everyone trying to explore abel tasman by kayak!

W.

We had a fantastic trip. The staff were amazingly organised and provided us newbies with excellent equipment and instruction. Three perfect days paddling in the Abel Tasman National Park.

M.

This crew was amazing. Last year my fiance and I did a day tour with them. It was a great experience, we even got to see baby seals. Unfortunately we dropped our Go Pro along the coast trying to film the wildlife. The tour guide spent 30 min in the freezing water with me trying to find it. We were unsuccessful but determined to try again. The following day, they lent us a free kayak and a wet suit to go out and try to find it. Believe it or not, we managed to find the Go Pro near to where we dropped it! This was above and beyond anything we expected and we are eternally grateful for them lending us that equipment and save our vacation photos. If we ever make it back, another round on us! (PS always remember to back up your photos)

M.

Great experience , 2 day kayak trip highly recommend

L.

First time kayaker. Great experience - just loved it.

P.

The team at MSK were spot on in terms of quality, communication, customer service, and overall experience. They helped us make adjustments when our circumstance required it. Pre trip time with Dan was superb. The boats and gear were top notch and the experience in Abel Tasman is unparalleled, even for NZ

D.

Marahau Sea Kayaks is awesome! Such a great way to get out and see Abel Tamsan. The guides are super friendly, and they have a bunch of different trips so you can do and see what ever you want. The base is in the centre of Marahau just behind the Abel Tasman Information Centre and right across the street from the Marahau Beach Camp.

S.

Great day out on the water. We are novice kayakers and were fully looked after by Courtney. Totally recommend it as a great way to see the park!

D.

We took the Whole Day Tour and it was super nice, our sweet Guide Cristina provided us with good Background info's, History and a lovely and cool day in general, thanks for the opportunity to go kajaking at abel tasman and special thanks to Cristina, who made the day as beautiful as it was! Greetings Simon

P.

Really great experience. The resident expert, Gwyn, was ace in preparing us on our first sea kayak adventure. Equipment was great. Definitely reccomend.

B.

Such an epic time with friendly staff & guides to make the experience awesome. Awesome seeing the seals & birds along the way! Highly recommended to kayak some of the able tas!

c.

Great day with these guys. Well organized, great guide in Cristina who was both attentive and inventive. Found us a way to paddle into a river and got us sailing with the Kayaks. She really took this from good to great. Thank you!

A.

Had a great guided tour there. The landscape was breathtaking and the group had the perfekt size. Our Guide Cristina really went the extra mile to make this an unforgettable adventure. Would definetly recommend it!

K.

We loved our day on the water and lunch and swim at Barts Bay. Courtney was the most able and fun guide we ever had. She informed me about conditions (allergy to certain pests) and looked after me better than I did myself. Thank you Courtney!

S.

Top notch day’s kayaking, not short, you know you’ve done some excercise at the end! Tobias was a brilliant guide, Santa costume an excellent touch ;). Camp at anchorage and walk out also recommended if you’re short of time for a longer trip into Abel Tasman.

J.

I had an fantastic day hiking and kajaking at Abel Tasman Nationalpark. Cristina was our kajak guide and not only stopped with us to watch seals but also pointed out many nice birds.

e.

Great company to hire kayaks from. Would 100% recommend and use again. The staff were friendly and went out of their way to accommodate you, the gear was top notch and over all we had a great trip!

c.

The best of both worlds is the BEST choice if you want to experience both the kayak and the walk in a day! Amazing day in the Abel Tasman Park. Don't miss it! Thank you Cam :)

E.

We had a great time on our trip. Beautiful scenery and we got to kayak right by some whales! The guides were friendly and very informative

J.

Great experience with MSK crew! Uri was a great guide, explaining lots of facts about the park and about the different flora and fauna that we were finding! Definitely I'll recommend MSK to all the travelers!

C.

We had our tour on the 11 the of january with Christina. She was very competent and funny. Prepared with a little ball and cookies 😍 it was a great experience 😁

M.

It was a nice experience with the sea kayaks. You can paddle on your own and where you like to go. You only have to bring the kayak to the pickup point before the agreed time.

N.

Great day out on the water! Guide was super friendly and a real laugh but also made sure we were safe. Would highly recommend to anyone. Thanks :)

R.

Excellent trip organised by these guys on our break to Abel Tasman. On time, professional and knowledgable guide. Would highly recommend and would use again for next trip!

H.

Fantastic Kayak trip with an awesome guide.

J.

Amazing experience, from the beginning to the end, very nice and welcoming staff, they take care of you untill the end, you book the water taxi with them too, the water taxi was also very nice with some explaining and quick sightseeing on the way, very good kayaks and equipments, I definetely recommand!

S.

Had a amazing time out with Cristina . She was great and helped keep my mum inline with paddling 😅 highly recommend

W.

Choose Marahau because they were so helpful and informative on the phone when i rang to enquire. Loved everything about our experience with them.

J.

Had an awesome day. Natalie was a fantastic guide! So friendly and knowledgable. We had heaps of fun. Thanks everyone!

M.

Had a fantastic day doing the freedom kayak and walking back. Everything we explained so well - Dan was great.

A.

Overall good rental experience. Would have appreciated more information on weather conditions on the mad mile towards anchorage bay.

R.

It was good i went kayaking there and it was fun the tides were in.

S.

+ very friendly and helpful staff + excellent lunch, also vegetarian on request + good gear + fairly priced + accommodating for special requests - they can’t control the weather

S.

Great experience with kind guides

G.

It was a perfekt day with Christina. Beautiful tour with kayak and walking.

M.

We had an great time in the kayak!! Thank you Cristina for hout guidance!

B.

Highly recommend.. accidentally landed on the local iwi beach and they dealt with the situation promptly and professionally

A.

Very nice people, we had a great experience there.

J.

Excellent guide. Good value, great day.

T.

(Translated) Without a doubt, one of our best experiences during our trip to New Zealand !!! The service offered by Marahau Sea Kayak is impeccable. Since booking the activity, all the services have been perfect. The company will provide you with all the services you need to make the most of your experience at Abel Tasman National Park. Besides, the material supplied by MSK is of very good quality. The national park is truly heavenly! Undoubtedly an incomparable site to enjoy the practice of kayaking. We did a multiday tour, that is to say two days of kayaking and one day of trekking. If you have not previously practiced this navigation, this will not assume a problem thanks to the advice of your instructor. Our Oriol guide is very competent and was attentive at all times. In addition, he knows the park very well, and therefore, it is very interesting everything he can explain to you on the site. We thank him very much for all the good times and the laughs that he shared with us during this adventure! (Original) Sans aucun doute, l’une de nos meilleures expériences durant notre voyage en Nouvelle Zélande !!! Le service offert par Marahau Sea Kayak est impeccable. Depuis la réservation de l’activité toutes les prestations furent parfaites. L’entreprise vous facilitera la totalité des services nécessaires pour profiter au maximum de votre expérience à Abel Tasman National Park. D’ailleurs, le matériel fourni par MSK est de très bonne qualité. Le parc national est réellement paradisiaque ! Assurément un site incomparable pour jouir de la pratique du kayak. Nous avons fait un tour « multiday », c’est-à-dire deux jours de kayak et un jour de trekking. Si vous n’avez pas pratiqué antérieurement cette navigation, cela ne supposera pas un problème grâce aux conseils de votre instructeur. Notre guide Oriol est très compétent et fut attentif à tout moment. De plus, il connaît très bien le parc, et par conséquent, c’est super-intéressant tout ce qu’il peut vous expliquer sur le site. Nous le remercions, très vivement, pour tous les bons moments et les rires qu’il a partagés avec nous durant cette aventure!

H.

(Translated) We did one of the day trips. From the building to the water in the water taxi was already an experience! Once in the water our skipper had made a detour to, among other things, the split apple rock, we were hoping for that! It was great that he did this and he also told nice stories! The walk Torrent Bay - Bark Bay was beautiful and easy to do. Kayaking back to Marahau was also beautiful. Our guide Cristina knew a lot and we were lucky: after Adele Island we are back kayaking! Great day! (Original) We hebben één van de dagtochten gedaan. Van het gebouw naar het water in de watertaxi was al een beleving! Eenmaal in het water had onze schipper een omweggetje gemaakt naar o.a. de split apple rock, daar hoopten wij al op! Super dat hij dit deed en hij vertelde er ook leuke verhalen bij! De wandeling Torrent Bay - Bark Bay was prachtig en prima te doen. Kayakken terug naar Marahau was ook prachtig. Onze gids Cristina wist veel te vertellen en wij hadden mazzel: na Adele Island zijn we terug ge-kaya-zeilt! Top dag!

N.

(Translated) We had booked a guided kayak tour. Our small group (6 people in 3 kayaks - perfect size) had a relaxed tour with a nice guide. We saw seals and were able to paddle into two caves! (Original) Wir hatten eine geführte Kayaktour gebucht. Unsere kleine Gruppe (6 Personen in 3 Kayaks - perfekte Größe) hatte eine entspannte Tour mit einem netten Guide. Wir haben Seerobben gesehen und konnten in zwei Höhlen hinein paddeln!

S.

(Translated) We did a Freedom Kayak Tour for € 88 for a total of two people. We were given a double kayak, in which we could stow our two backpacks in a water-protected manner and all the necessary equipment for the kayak. I recommend flip flops, swimwear and light clothes that don't get soaked because you can get wet, especially when getting in and out. We booked the kayak for 12 p.m. and should be there at 11:30 a.m. for safety and usage instructions, which should take around 1 hour. The briefing only started shortly before 12 p.m. and shortly before 1 p.m. we were only able to start paddling. We had to be back by kayak around 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. I find that a little bit of time, but I don't know if you have more time if you book one of the earlier tours. When we went out on the water shortly before one, other kayaks had already been brought back. The staff was very friendly and extremely competent. (Original) Für 88€ für insgesamt zwei Personen haben wir eine Freedom Kayak Tour gemacht. Dazu bekamen wir ein Doppelkayak, in das wir unsere beiden Rucksäcke wassergeschützt verstauen konnten und jegliche notwendige Ausrüstung für das Kayak. Ich empfehle Flip Flops, Badebekleidung und leichte Kleidung drüber, die sich nicht so vollsaugt, da man doch auch nass wird, gerade beim Ein- und Aussteigen. Wir haben das Kayak für 12 Uhr gebucht und sollten für die Sicherheits- und Nutzungseinweisung, die ca. 1h dauern sollte, um 11:30 Uhr da sein. Angefangen hat die Einweisung erst um kurz vor 12 und um kurz vor 13 Uhr konnten wir dann erst tatsächlich lospaddeln. Wir mussten gegen 15:30-16:00 Uhr mit dem Kayak wieder zurück sein. Ich finde das dann doch etwas wenig Zeit, weiß aber nicht, ob man mehr Zeit hat, wenn man eine der früheren Touren bucht. Als wir nämlich um kurz vor eins aufs Wasser gingen, wurden andere Kayaks schon zurückgebracht. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und äußerst kompetent.

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(Translated) We took the Freedom Kayak option for two days. We took full eyes (and arms!) It is magnificent !!! If you go to NZ it is obligatory to do! I recommend MSK who we went through. Very good service and great team! (Original) Nous avons pris l'option Freedom kayak sur deux jours. Nous en avons pris plein les yeux (et les bras !) C'est magnifique !!! Si vous allez en NZ c'est obligatoirement à faire ! Je recommande MSK par qui nous sommes passé. Très bon service et équipe géniale!

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(Translated) My boyfriend and I went yesterday with a Freedom kayak (kayaking for a day from about 10am to 3.30pm for $ 70 pp). We both have some experience, but yesterday we learned a lot of new stuff and are grateful for the professional work of the MSC team The price included: - Double kayak with paddle - complete kayak accompaniment (neon pullovers, shoes, warm fleece, gloves, waterbags for the cameras and Co.) - Transport to and from the beach - Instruction in the handling / short practice trip in the bay inkl.Tipps - complete safety briefing (emergency behavior) - Weather analysis and explanation of the bays and beaches incl. Map of the national park - Toilets and hot showers on site Our positive feedback: - Ladies at the front desk very friendly and helpful - Guide Anton has a great instruction in the kayaks and security check made (sympathetic, funny and yet he gave you a very good and safe feeling, you knew what you are doing or in an emergency has to do) - Highly recommended, especially in the low season (few guests, excellent value for money, located directly on the waterfront, about 15 minutes walk from the campsite "The Barn") (Original) Mein Freund und ich waren gestern mit einem Freedom Kajak (Kajak für einen Tag von ca. 10 bis15.30 Uhr für 70 Dollar p.P. ausgeliehen) unterwegs. Wir beide haben bereits Erfahrung, haben gestern aber eine Menge neues dazugelernt und sind dankbar für die professionelle Arbeit des MSC Teams Im Preis inbegriffen waren: - Doppelkajak mit Paddel - komplette Kajakbegleitung (Neonprenanzug, Schuhe, warmer Fließpulli, Handschuhe, Waterbags für die Kameras und Co.) - Transport an und vom Strand - Einweisung in die Handhabung / kurze Übungsfahrt in der Bucht inkl.Tipps - komplette Sicherheitseinweisung ( Verhalten im Notfall) - Wetteranalyse und Erklärung der Buchten und Strände inkl. Karte vom Nationalpark - Toiletten und warmen Duschen vor Ort Unser positives Feedback : - Ladies an der Rezeption sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit - Guide Anton hat eine super Einweisung in die Kayaks sowie Sicherheitscheck gemacht (sympathisch, lustig und dennoch gab er einem ein sehr gutes und sicheres Gefühl, man wusste was man tut oder im Notfall zu tun hat) - Gerade in der Nebensaison sehr zu empfehlen (wenig Gäste, Preis-Leistung ausgezeichnet, direkt an der Waterfront gelegen, ca. 15 Minuten zu Fuß vom Campingplatz "The Barn")

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(Translated) Excellent experience, I recommend them. Rent the free kayak and no previous experience was needed to do it. The instructor was very clear with everything. Thank you! (Original) Excelente experiencia, los recomiendo. Rente el kayak libre y no se necesitaba experiencia previa para hacerlo. El instructor fue muy claro con todo. Gracias!

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(Translated) Very good introduction (Original) Sehr gute Einführung

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