Day trip
Cruise to Medlands Beach, then walk the scenic Bark Bay waterfall trail or relax on sheltered golden beaches. A great mix of easy walking, native forest and coastal scenery.
Trip Overview
Cruise to Medlands Beach, then walk the scenic Bark Bay waterfall trail or relax on sheltered golden beaches. A great mix of easy walking, native forest and coastal scenery.
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NZ$104
Includes standard departure and return boat travel.
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Departure Location
Kaiteriteri
Sailing Options
Cruise Time
2hr
Walk time
Up to 1hr 30mins
Walk distance
5km
Difficulty
Moderate
Highlights
A suspension bridge crossing over the Bark Bay inlet, a highlight of this short walk.
Sheltered golden-sand beaches either side of the inlet, good for a swim before the return cruise.
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Trip information
Use this section to understand timing, what to bring, highlights and practical notes before you travel.
Check-in
Check in at our Kaiteriteri ticket office 20 minutes before your departure time. If you have already exchanged your booking confirmation for a boarding ticket, please check in at the boat.
Cruise out
Relax and enjoy the journey into the national park as you cruise from Kaiteriteri to Bark Bay. An Extended Cruise to Tōtaranui is also available seasonally (1 Nov–31 Mar) before returning to Bark Bay to begin your visit.
Relax or explore
Spend your time at Bark Bay at your own pace — swim at one of the sheltered beaches, or choose one of two short walks (see Walking Options above).
Return cruise
Rejoin your cruise at Bark Bay and relax as you cruise back to Kaiteriteri.
Choose your pace
Relax at Medlands or choose one of two short, easy walks before your return cruise.
Bark Bay Falls
Easy4 km return · 1 hour · 110m elevation
A short, easy walk through native bush to a forest waterfall, a great option if you're short on time.
Falls River Swing Bridge
Easy5 km return · 1.5 hours · 150m elevation
Continue a little further to cross the highest swing bridge in the park, suspended above the Falls River.
FAQs
Quick answers to the practical details guests usually check before choosing this experience.
Use the category, highlights and practical details on this page to compare the pace and activity level against similar Wilsons experiences.
Peak dates can fill quickly. Use the booking window to check live availability for your preferred date and departure.
Operations are subject to weather and sea conditions. Guests should check confirmation details and Wilsons advice before travelling.
Check-in location depends on the selected trip and departure point. Your booking confirmation will include the correct location and time.
No — your fare covers any of the listed departure and return sailings, not a fixed pair. Catch whichever crossing suits your day; the times don’t need to match.
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Talk to our teamGuest reviews
The page made it clear what the trip included and how it compared with nearby options. A useful way to understand the park before booking.
Amelia
Australia
Transport, timing and expectations were easy to follow. The experience felt well organised without taking away from the freedom to explore.
Mark
New Zealand
A simple way to see more of Abel Tasman and still feel like the day had enough structure. The scenery was the highlight.
Sophie
United Kingdom
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