Inclusions:
- Transport from Nelson to Marahau and back to Nelson
- One-night accommodation at Awaroa Lodge, Awaroa
- Breakfast at Awaroa Lodge
- All Luggage transfers – you carry just a daypack with your lunch etc.
- Two packed lunches
- Water Taxi transport from Marahau to Torrent Bay & Totaranui to Marahau
- Your personalised itinerary, maps and other information
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Torrent Bay to Awaroa Lodge
- Approx. six-hour walk – 17.5kms
- Pickup from your accommodation (or nearby) in the Nelson area at approx. 7am.
- Road transport to Marahau arriving at the AquaTaxi base there at 8.30am.
Depart on the 9 am water taxi for Torrent Bay. Then begin your walk at the settlement there, and head up and over and to the iconic Falls River swing bridge, and further on to Bark Bay. From this lovely bay, the track heads up the largest ascent on the whole trip ending up at back at sea level at Tonga Quarry and Onetahuti Bays. A lovely walk along the crescent-shaped Onetahuti Beach follows and then the last saddle sees you arrive at wonderful Awaroa Lodge where you will spend the night.
Day 2 Awaroa Inlet – Totaranui and water taxi return to Marahau
- Approx. three-hour walk - 8.1kms
About 20 minutes from Awaroa Lodge is a wide tidal crossing, you'll then journey into some wonderful podocarp forest before bursting out on the golden sand of Waiharakeke Bay and Goat Bay, then start your final ascent over to the popular camping spot of Totaranui. Once at Totaranui, the AquaTaxi will pick you up and return you past all those golden sand beaches to Marahau. Our land transport to Nelson conveniently departs from the AquaTaxi base dropping you in Nelson around 6pm.
Standard room at Awaroa Lodge:
- Iron & ironing board
- Wireless / WiFi
- Ensuite
- Refrigerator - bar size
- Hairdryer
- Tea/Coffee Making
- In-room heater
- Telephone
- Balcony/courtyard
- Outdoor deck
- Suitable for up to three people
Family Room at Awaroa Lodge:
- Telephone
- In-room heater
- Walk-in shower
- Daily Housekeeping
- Iron & ironing board
- Wireless / WiFi
- Dining Table
- Tea/Coffee Making
- Hairdryer
- Open-plan design with a mezzanine level
- Suitable up to six people
Please note room type is dependent on group size and room availability, discuss directly with the merchant.
About Abel Tasman Guides:
Abel Tasman Guides is proud to lead you through your personal journey of discovery in this iconic part of New Zealand. Owner of Abel Tasman Guides, Wally Bruce will deliver his enthusiasm and 30 years of experience to each visitor. Abel Tasman Guides are here to show, assist and interpret the golden sands, clear blue water and the magic that makes up your Abel Tasman walking experience.
Conditions
Valid from Sep 8, 2018
Expires Sep 30, 2018
Limit: 4 per user and 2 as gift for others
Bookings essential. Subject to availability. Valid for travel between the 1st September to 30th September. Must be used in 1 visit. Cannot combine coupons to lengthen stay. Maximum of eight people per booking. Per-person option valid for one person on minimum twin-share basis i.e. at least two vouchers must be purchased at this price. Deal valid for 2 people on a twin share basis. Maximum room occupancy is 8 people. More than 8 people can go on the walk, but the room type will change and there will be a $50 surcharge for all persons in the group due to the needed room type change, payable direct. Room type is dependent on group size and room availability, discuss directly with merchant. A superior suite is available for an extra charge of $50, payable direct. Includes: transport from Nelson to Marahau and back to Nelson, 1 nights’ accommodations at Awaroa Lodge, Awaroa, breakfast at Awaroa Lodge, all Luggage transfers, 2 packed lunches, water taxi transport from Marahau to Torrent Bay & Totaranui to Marahau and personalised itinerary, maps and other information. Excludes: travel insurance & anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. Value of deal is based on current rates, which are subject to change. Refund available from GrabOne within 48 hours of purchase if specific dates are not available. No cashback. Not to be used with other offers
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