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Minimum 12 years, under the age of 18 you need to be accompanied by an adult on a 1 to 1 ratio

Kayaking clothes

You’re bound to get wet when kayaking bring some quick drying clothes to paddle in.

• Shorts
• t-shirt (long sleeves are preferable)
• warm top (wool/fleece)
• hat
• sunglasses
• shoes
• swimsuit
• a towel

Campsite clothing

• Warm campsite clothing is essential for the evenings
• Long pants
• t-shirt
• long-sleeved shirt
• warm top (wool/fleece)
• trainers and socks
• sleeping clothing
• rainproof jacket

Personal items

• medication
• toiletries
• camera (with plenty of film or memory space!)
• personal drinking bottle
• first aid kit
• torch
• sunscreen
• insect repellent

Cooking equipment

If you plan to cook a hot meal ensure you bring a cooker and fuel as fires are only permitted in certain parts of the park, at certain times of the year. Pots, pans, utensils, cutlery, plates and cups will also come in handy.

Food

This trip is self catered you will need 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and snacks. Your kayak trip includes lunch. Be sure to bring enough food for your whole journey. We recommend purchasing this before you get to Marahau. Make sure you bring plenty of fresh water with you. Filtered water is available at our base and hut sites, and untreated water is available at the campsites.

This trip is self catered you will need 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and snacks. Your kayak trip includes lunch. Be sure to bring enough food for your whole journey. We recommend purchasing this before you get to Marahau. Make sure you bring plenty of fresh water with you. Filtered water is available at our base and hut sites, and untreated water is available at the campsites.

Your trip includes an Environmental Access Fee which goes directly towards preserving the Abel Tasman National Park.

A portion of your ticket price goes directly towards preserving the unique environment you will enjoy on your trip in the Abel Tasman. This includes the compulsory concession fees paid to the Department of Conversation as well as voluntary contributions to local organisations and projects to improve the environment, ecology and access to the National Park.  Fees are adjusted according to your trip, you can see your contribution when you purchase a ticket.

Check-in is at Abel Tasman Kayaks 273 Sandybay-Marahau Rd, Marahau

Check in time is seasonal, generally Summer (1 Sept – 30 Apr) 8.15 am  & Winter (1 May – 31 Aug) 9.00 am check-in. Please check your confirmation email or the trip itinerary as some trips do start later.

Camping gear is not included in this tour. You will need to bring your own tent and camping gear, or hire camping gear through the operator after you've made your booking. 

You can hire the following:

• Full camping Pack (1 person) Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, cooking set
• Cooking set (2 person) kitchen set, gas cooker and gas canister
• Two person tent
• Sleeping bag and liner
• Thermarest
• Sleeping mat/pad
• Gas Cooker (incl 1 gas canister)
• Gas bottle (screw top)