Abel Tasman Kayaking Distances?

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kjorel86
kjorel86

Hi, we´re planning to rent a kayak in Abel Tasman for two or three days. I´ve seen some recommended itineraries, however I can´t find estimated distances in hours (or in kms) between different places in the park. We´re quite fit and would like to kayak at least 5 hrs (if not more) a day. Can someone refer me to a webpage or sth with estimated distances for kayaking in Abel Tasman? Our plan would be to kayak from Marahau to Mosquito Bay campsite, camp there, kayak further on the second day and return to the same campsite for the second night and then kayak back to Marahau on the third day. However, I don´t know if it´s feasible as I can´t find the distances.

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redwhitewine
redwhitewine

Sorry wrong country!

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nice_but__
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Abel Tasman is in NZ, seems right country to me....

Depends how far you want to get on Day 2.
Mosquito Bay is a good one-day kayak, so that words as day 1 and 3. but day 2.... how far north do you want to go?

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kjorel86
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We definitely wanna paddle around the Tonga Island, otherwise it doesn´t matter. But seems most of the companies do not want their kayaks to be taken beyond Onetahuti/Shag Harbour.

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Ok, that seems reasonable for a day loop, if you are allowed there.
It is only half the park, though, so you could start at the top f the park walking (get dropped off), then have kayaks dropped to you at Mosquito Bay for 2-3 days of 'getting yourself back'.

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redwhitewine
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For some strange reason NB I answered for Tasmania.........

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