Guided kayak
Kayak around Adele Island, a wildlife sanctuary alive with seals and birdsong. Choose a half-day kayak, or extend your day with a scenic coastal walk to Anchorage.
Trip Overview
Kayak around Adele Island, a wildlife sanctuary alive with seals and birdsong. Choose a half-day kayak, or extend your day with a scenic coastal walk to Anchorage.
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From
NZ$209
Includes standard departure and return boat travel.
Departure Location
Kaiteriteri
Sailing Options
Paddle time
3–4hrs
Paddle distance
10.5km
Difficulty
Moderate
Highlights
A predator-free wildlife sanctuary just offshore, alive with seals, penguins and native birdsong.
An optional add-on walk to Anchorage, extending the half-day kayak into a fuller day.
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Trip information
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Arrive
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Explore
Kayak around Adele Island, a wildlife sanctuary alive with seals and birdsong. Choose a half-day kayak, or extend your day with a scenic coastal walk to Anchorage.
Return
Return details depend on the selected product, season and booking availability.
Related Trips
Add a coastal walk into Anchorage to the same guided kayak. High season only.
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.
Yes. See Related Trips above. Anchorage Walk & Adele Island Kayak is the same guided kayak with a coastal walk added, available in summer / high season only.
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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
Related Trips
Other Wilsons experiences guests often combine with this trip.
Sea Kayaking
Kayak to Split Apple Rock along the sheltered Kaiteriteri coastline. Choose a short paddle, or extend your day with a scenic cruise, beach stop or coastal walk.
From
NZ$105
Kayak & Walk
Add a longer coastal walk between Anchorage and Torrent Bay to your kayak. Same guided kayak, same price. The walk is free and unguided. Available high season only.
From
NZ$260
Kayak & Walk
Extend your Adele Island kayak with a scenic coastal walk into Anchorage. Same guided kayak, same price. The walk is free and unguided. Available high season only.
From
NZ$209
