Oar-some Marine Reserve

KAYAK: Onetahuti to Anchorage WALK: n/a

$280.00 pp

Full Day Recommended

Highlights: Tonga Island Marine Reserve, NZ Fur Seals, Tidal Lagoon, Falls River Swing Bridge, Kayak Sailing

So much to see in this spectacular one day guided adventure! On a high tide, explore the dreamy depths of Shag Harbour where you can get up close and personal with the resident NZ Fur Seal (kekeno). Kayak to Tonga Island and spot the NZ fur seals basking on the rocks and playing in the waters around you. The heart of the National Park offers many gorgeous tidal lagoons and multiple choices of golden sand beaches for you to relax and enjoy your lunch and freshly brewed coffee. Sail to Anchorage in the afternoon sea breeze and finish your day with a water taxi ride back to Mārahau.

Ka mau te wehi – Awesome

Price: $280pp Incl: EAF

Check In: 8.30am

Groups Size: Maximum 8 people (larger groups on request)

Lunch: Optional – add $25pp

Departs: Daily (Closed 25th Dec, 1st Jan & 1st May - 30th Sept)

Age: 12+ (under 16 need to be accompanied by adult on a 1:1 ratio)

Kayak: Onetahuti to Anchorage (approx 4 hours)

Water Taxi: Two taxi rides

Bus: $70pp Nelson return.  $40pp Motueka return

What to bring:

Please bring with you a water bottle, sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, swim suit or fast drying clothing (avoid pants or jeans), warm jacket (avoid cotton – wool or fleece is best), change of clothes, towel, walking shoes or walking sandals, any personal medication you may require and of course don’t forget your camera.

What we provide:

Top quality double sea kayak, buoyancy aid, spray skirt, paddle jacket, paddle, waterproof map, all safety gear required, food (when included), dry bag for cameras and of course one of our superstar guides.

R&R Kayaks is the product of a dream. We've developed R&R from scratch, ensuring everything is the way it should be. Our Equipment is top of the line and the highest quality. Our base is clean, tidy and purpose built. Our guides are some of the best, hand-picked by us. Our tours are designed to showcase the highlights of the park and our kayak rentals give you the flexibility to do it your way.

We have an extremely high level of customer service with Trip Advisor Excellence Awards and we're the winners of the Start Up Business Award for Nelson/Tasman.

We believe it's the little things that count. With a fine eye for detail, we've thought of everything!

We stand by our high quality product and high level of customer service. So much so that we put our names behind it - we are Rets & Ro.

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