Het was een regenachtige dag dus we besloten om een 1/2 dag zeeschip te doen en het was fantastisch. Onze gidsen waren zo leuk en gastvrij. Ze vonden een enorme pot dolfijnen die we rondhangen voor ongeveer een uur. Het was echt betaalbaar ook, zeker aanbevelen.

We vonden de service erg leuk! Aandachtspersoneel die informatie over de plaats en de dieren gaf. we konden zeehonden en blauwe pinguïns zien!

Great service. Had to change our plans last minute and do it shorter because of baby fever and they were very helpful. In the discovery day tour we could see dolphins, seals... So happy with it!

We did the five beaches walk taking the boat directly to awaroa in the morning. It took us a little over 2 hours to complete the track. We walked fast but no running and took pictures on the way. The hike was marked as "demanding" but it only was a small portion of the track that was quite steep. Even that was an Ok gravel road. The park itself is spectacular. Really recommend visiting.

Today we did the Kayak, Seals & Cruise tour. I quickly booked it yesterday at the counter, which was open until 6pm. Good for us due to the long route from Wellington by ferry and then also to Kaiteriteri. The tour is recommendable, also for kayak-newbies like us. They explain everything, the kayaks (for two) are steady in the water and we felt safe, too. There is an extra storage compartment for backpacks in the kayak. They give you special drybags for your dry things. The equipment is in good condition. Recommended clothing: Below bathing clothes, after an hour of paddling it's possible to find a little puddle in your seat. For the upper body something that can get wet and dries fast. Some sort of functional wear, synthetic. Maybe some change for after the kayaking. Kayaking takes up the entire morning, after midday a ferry with guide drives past the seals and explains the park attractions and story, e.g. Split Apple Rock. After that they give you 2 hours of time at the beach of Anchorage where you can wander around or simply enjoy the beach. Both is great! After that the ferry brings you back and around 5pm you're back. Very good tour. Would do it again. There are also other offers. Best plan it ahead three, four days before, do what you like best considering the weather.

Het was erg leuk om te zien dat zelfs in een dag, het was mogelijk om echt te genieten van dit park. De gentleman aan het bureau was vriendelijk en gaf geweldige aanbevelingen. De prijs is de moeite waard. We verlieten in de boten van het strand en zag een aantal stranden en zeeleeuwen. Dan de boot liet ons bij het begin van een wandeling 10km (3 uur lopen nonstop voor ons).De wandeling was magisch in het midden van het bos en stranden.

A really great way to see Abel Tasman and some of the little bays along the park. A professional outfit that goes out of their way to make sure you get the experience you are desiring. Excellent commentary during the boat trips as well. And the onboard food was pretty good too!