Abel Tasman - Short Break (6N)

Day 1 Arrive Nelson Airport where you will be met by your driver who will transfer you to your accommodation for the night. Rest of the afternoon you are free to discover Nelson with its restaurants, craft and local artists. Overnight Nelson Day 2 This morning you will be transfered to Motueka. After being briefed by your guide you will depart by coach to Kaiteriteri. Here you will board your water taxi to cruise to Totaranui. After arrival, relax or explore Totataranui before commencing your walk to Awaroa Inlet. You will either walk, if the tide is out, or take a boat ride across the stunning expanse of the largest inlet on the coast. Early evening, aprox 5.00 pm, you will be welcomed at Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa, right on the edge of the inlet. Freshen up with a hot shower in your ensuite room while your hosts prepare a delicious evening meal. Local beer and wine is available for purchase at the in-house bar. Overnight at Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa Day 3 Explore Awaroa Relax over breakfast overlooking Meadowbank’s gardens and the beautiful waters of Abel Tasman’s largest tidal estuary. Your guide will help you create your perfect day whether you want to be active in Awaroa’s beautiful surrounds or, kayak, visit the historic pier and post European arrival sites or simply savour the comfort and tranquillity of Meadowbank.
Overnight at Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa Day 4 Awaroa to Torrent Bay
Wake again to breakfast overlooking Meadowbank’s gardens and the waters of Abel Tasman’s largest tidal estuary. Walk over a forested saddle to Onetahuti where your guide will settle you into your stable, double kayak with full instructions and safety briefing. You’ll then kayak through Tonga Island Marine Reserve and explore hidden inlets on the way to Torrent Bay.
Overnight at Torrent Bay Lodge Day 5 Explore Torrent Bay.
Your guide will happily help you choose what to do today, whether you want to head off on adventures or just relax at the beachfront lodge. A range of actvities are included for your enjoyment. Day 6 Torrent Bay to Kaiteriteri/Motueka/Nelson Wake up to morning light on the golden sands of Torrent Bay and a hearty breakfast to set you up for paddling to Te Pukatea Bay and past the islands of the Astrolabe Roadstead to Kaiteriteri. You will arrive at Kaiteriteri approximately 3.30pm where you will be met by your driver for the return drive to Nelson and your accommodation for the evening. Overnight Nelson Day 7 This morning after breakfast check out of your accommodation. Your transfer to the airport for your flight home will be scheduled to meet your check in time at Nelson Airport. Includes: Arrival and departure Airport transfers Transfers from Nelson to Motueka and return from Kaiteriteri Coast cruise to Totaranui 4 nights’ beachfront lodge accommodation in Abel Tasman National Park with luggage transfers
All meals and expert hosts in the heart of Abel Tasman National Park
Your choice of guided or self-guided walks and kayak trips
2 nights’ accommodation in Nelson.