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1 Day Kayak Rental - R&R Kayaks

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Embark on a self-guided kayak adventure along the beautiful coastline of Abel Tasman!

Embark on a self-guided kayak adventure along the beautiful coastline of Abel Tasman!

Highlights

  • Explore the pristine waters of Abel Tasman on a self guided kayaking adventure
  • Enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife
  • Paddle at your own pace and see the places you want to see!
  • Top quality kayaking equipment supplied

Set off in your kayak from Marahau and enjoy the many sights along the Astrolabe Roadstead.

Visit the islands, watch the seals, listen to the birdsong and stop off at a beach to relax or swim - it's up to you where to explore!

Bring along a picnic or purchase a packed lunch and enjoy a fantastic day soaking up the stunning natural scenery of Abel Tasman National Park before heading back to finish in Marahau.

Looking for a guided tour? Click here!

Per person $120.00

What's included

  • 6-hour top quality sea kayak hire. Kayak must be returned to beach by 4pm.
  • Buoyancy aids, spray skirts, spray jackets, paddles, spare paddle, flares, waterproof maps, hand pump, dry bag and gear bag.
  • Full comprehensive safety briefing.

Duration

  • Allow approximately 6 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • 279 Sandy Bay-Marahau Road
  • Marahau 7197
  • New Zealand

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 14
  • Suitable for people with previous kayaking experience.

Notes

  • Optional Extras Available In Checkout: Packed Lunch

    All bookings require a minimum of two people.

    Cancellation within 48 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee, cancellation within 24 hours or no shows will have no refund and be charged for full payment. All other cancellations prior to 48 hours will incur a 10% administration fee. Bookme terms and conditions still apply.

Available Bookings from 8 Jan to 21 Jan 2026

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Léa Hureau from New Zealand wrote on 08 January 2026

Wonderful experience

The welcoming at R&R kayaks was really great, our guide is nice and explain the rules very clearly ! The journey around Abel Tasman was magic, we paddle next to sandy beaches, wild islands. We saw seals, birds, small fish. Thank you so much for this incredible moment. I recomend R&R kayak

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zoec9 from New Zealand wrote on 04 January 2026

Great experience

Easy day-long kayak rental with excellent service. The staff were very helpful and provided a thorough briefing before we set off. All necessary gear was included, and they picked us up from the beach at the end of the day. We were on the water from about 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, which gave us plenty of time to kayak out to Watering Cove and Adele Island and explore at a relaxed pace.

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From 1 Day Kayak Rental - R&R Kayaks

Kia ora, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review of your experience. Great to see you loved it and found the service, gear and overall experience 5 star. We hope to see you again in the future. Cheers ROhan

Alyse Johnson from New Zealand wrote on 05 November 2025

Great day out

We had a great day out with the freedom paddle. The safety briefing before hand and practice paddle was informative. All the staff were very knowledgeable and steered us in the right direction. We had a wonderful day out around Able Tasman! Was a great birthday present

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Hey, Great to hear you had a fun time out with us and found the briefing beforehand helpful for you. Hope to see you again. Cheers Rohan

Kelly Stijkel from United Kingdom wrote on 01 April 2025

Wonderful Day

We had a great experience with R&R kayaks! We booked a self-guided kayak for a day - arrived at 8.30am and had a thorough briefing which was helpful. We got onto the water at 10am and needed to be back by 3.30pm. This allowed us time to explore the two islands (Fisherman and Adele Islands) and have lunch at Stilwel Bay across from the islands. It was 14km of kayaking in total - a good workout!

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From 1 Day Kayak Rental - R&R Kayaks

Hey Kelly. This is great feedback and I am glad to hear you had a nice day out in the park. Renting the kayaks is such a nice way to take it all in at your own speed. Thank you again for choosing to kayak with us :)

alessandrofavia from Italy wrote on 26 February 2025

Great experience in Abel Tasman

Great kayaks and very kind and professional team.

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From 1 Day Kayak Rental - R&R Kayaks

Thank you very much for leaving us a review. Glad to hear you had a good time out on the kayaks! Our team do a great job and aim to provide a perfect day.

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