Cleopatra's Delight

WALK: Torrent Bay to Observation Beach KAYAK: Observation Beach to Mārahau

$190.00 pp

Full Day

Highlights: Adele Island Bird Sanctuary, NZ Fur Seals, Cleopatra's Pool, Golden Sand Beaches.

Start your day with a water taxi ride to Torrent Bay via the iconic Split Apple Rock. Enjoy your unguided walk through native flora to Cleopatra's pool, a hidden taonga (treasure) of the Abel Tasman, and on to Observation Beach. Here you will meet your friendly guide for your afternoon kayak who will lead you through the sheltered Astrolabe waters, visiting the NZ Fur Seal (kekeno) at Adele Island. As the sea breeze builds, we set the sail and cruise back into Mārahau.

*Please note: This walk requires a steady pace to complete within the allocated timeframe.

* Family price available - see tour information

Harikoa – Delight

Prices: Adult $190pp, Child $160pp (under 16 years) Incl: EAF

Family Price: $660 (2 adults, 2 children) Incl: EAF

Check In: 8.30am

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

Lunch: Optional – add $25pp

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

Age: 10+ (under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult on a 1:1 ratio)

Water Taxi: One taxi ride

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

Kayak: Observation Beach to Mārahau (approx 2.5 hours)

Walk: Torrent Bay to Observation Beach (9km, approx 2.5 hours)

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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