National Park Tours in Nelson at a glance
- Our pick: Abel Tasman: Small Group Day Trip Cruise & Wildlife Kayak, NZ$ 465 per person (6h, 4.97★ · 251).
- Best value: Full-Day Sailing Tour Abel Tasman: Split Apple Rock & Fur Seals, NZ$ 279 per person (7h 30m, 4.90★ · 87).
- Lowest price: Abel Tasman cruise, walk and sail from Kaiteriteri Beach, NZ$ 212 per person (6h, 4.66★ · 35).
Price per person across the 6 options priced per person: NZ$ 212–NZ$ 1,990 (median NZ$ 465). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 7 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 1 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly and 2 private.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
National Park Tours in Nelson
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7 options
Abel Tasman: Small Group Day Trip Cruise & Wildlife Kayak Feel sea air on an intimate Abel Tasman day trip cruise, kayak with seals, walk Pitt Head loop, enjoy fresh local lunch. Includes drinks, gear & small group guide. Every day · 07:00 and 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.97 (251 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 465 per person
Abel Tasman: Water Taxi Hike & Gourmet Beach Lunch Tour Step off the water taxi into Abel Tasman’s heart, hike with a local guide, spot seals, and share a gourmet lunch on golden sand. Includes pickup from Nelson. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.92 (90 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 599 per person
Full-Day Sailing Tour Abel Tasman: Split Apple Rock & Fur Seals Sail Abel Tasman National Park from Kaiteriteri with a skipper guide, passing Split Apple Rock and the Fur Seal Colony. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.90 (87 reviews) Duration: 7h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 279 per person
Abel Tasman cruise, walk and sail from Kaiteriteri Beach Cruise into Abel Tasman National Park from Kaiteriteri Beach, walk the Pitt Head loop track at Anchorage Bay, then sail back on a catamaran with refreshments. Every day · 09:00 and 10:30 · All ages ★ 4.66 (35 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 212 per person
Kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park: Private boat charter Private boat charter in Abel Tasman National Park with kayaking, hiking and snorkeling. Your skipper navigates emerald lagoons and fur seal colonies. Every day · 10:00 ★ 5.00 (34 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 4,580 per group
3-day Abel Tasman kayaking from Nelson: Walk, paddle and lodge Kayak and walk through Abel Tasman National Park over three days from Nelson, staying at beachfront lodges while exploring golden beaches and forest trails. Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun · 10:00 · Pickup available · From age 12 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 3d Live guide: EN from NZ$ 1,990 per person
Kayaking Abel Tasman from Nelson: Private tour with guide Private guided kayaking and trekking in Abel Tasman National Park from Nelson, with hotel pickup, scenic drive and optional water time on Tasman Bay. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 14:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 1,195 per person
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abel Tasman: Small Group Day Trip Cruise & Wildlife KayakOur pickGroup of up to 11 | NZ$ 465 per person | 6h | 4.97★ · 251 | Every day · 07:00 and 10:00 | English |
| Full-Day Sailing Tour Abel Tasman: Split Apple Rock & Fur SealsBest value | NZ$ 279 per person | 7h 30m | 4.90★ · 87 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Abel Tasman cruise, walk and sail from Kaiteriteri BeachLowest price | NZ$ 212 per person | 6h | 4.66★ · 35 | Every day · 09:00 and 10:30 | English |
| Abel Tasman: Water Taxi Hike & Gourmet Beach Lunch TourGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 599 per person | 8h | 4.92★ · 90 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park: Private boat charterPrivate | NZ$ 4,580 per group up to 10 people · ≈ NZ$ 458 per person if 10 go | 6h | 5.00★ · 34 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| 3-day Abel Tasman kayaking from Nelson: Walk, paddle and lodgePickup offered | NZ$ 1,990 per person | 3d | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun · 10:00 | English |
| Kayaking Abel Tasman from Nelson: Private tour with guidePrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 1,195 per person | 7h | — | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 14:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park: Private boat charter (NZ$ 4,580 per group) · Kayaking Abel Tasman from Nelson: Private tour with guide (NZ$ 1,195 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Abel Tasman: Small Group Day Trip Cruise & Wildlife Kayak (NZ$ 465 per person) · Abel Tasman: Water Taxi Hike & Gourmet Beach Lunch Tour (NZ$ 599 per person)
- With pickup (3): Abel Tasman: Water Taxi Hike & Gourmet Beach Lunch Tour (NZ$ 599 per person) · 3-day Abel Tasman kayaking from Nelson: Walk, paddle and lodge (NZ$ 1,990 per person) · Kayaking Abel Tasman from Nelson: Private tour with guide (NZ$ 1,195 per person)