Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi

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Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi

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Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi provides water taxi trips, sea shuttle services, guided tours, seal watching cruises and pack/luggage transport in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand.

Aqua Taxis operates all year round, being the only company to regularly run a service the entire length of the National Park, and also running additional early and late departure times, ensuring more freedom for all.
We have two bases to depart from Marahau and Kaiteriteri.

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

Abel Tasman Tourism

Commercial organisation

Location

South IslandNelson RegionAbel Tasman

Categories

  • Activity__walking_and_hiking_toursHiking Tours
  • Activity__boat_cruisesBoat Cruises
  • Activity__water_taxisWater Taxis

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-41.002217

173.006794

Latitude
-41.002217
Longitude
173.006794

Reviews

    • Good organisation, easy going, kind people.
    • Our boat was empty so we had a personal guide.
    • Awesome nature/beaches.
    • Easy
    • Marahau to Mutton Cove.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 67
    27%
    9/10 64
    26%
    8/10 70
    28%
    7/10 34
    14%
    6/10 6
    2%
    5/10 2
    1%
    4/10 2
    1%
    3/10 0
    0%
    2/10 0
    0%
    1/10 1
    0%
  • 5.0/5

    Wow aqua taxis are an amazing business and would recommend them 100% .

    We were able to change our booking from 315pm to 1215 without any bother. Skipper was amazing . I left my walking poles on the boat and once we were in motueka I realised so gave them a ring and one of the staff lives in motueka so brought them thru and delivered them to the door ! You guys are simply amazing . Thank you 😀👌👌

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Lynette Valk's avatar

    Lynette Valk

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    First used these jokers about 15 years ago and they’re still great.

    Booked a taxi in the morning, walked in the park and jumped on at 4:00pm.

    It was busy with a lot of people jossling to get aboard and the staff were all calm and reassured everyone that they would get back.

    Will use you guys again!

    Thank you.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

    Emma's avatar

    Emma

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Pickup at the campground, very friendly staff, especially our skipper even had a life jacket for baby.

    Skipper showed us Split Apple Rock and seals and gave us much information and insight pointers.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    GERMANY
    Isabel Zedelius's avatar

    Isabel Zedelius

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Efficient and on time.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    Colin George's avatar

    Colin George

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    They are really cool but could have stopped one or two times more.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    GERMANY
    Danny's avatar

    Danny

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Well organised, friendly staff.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    NETHERLANDS
    Babs Muelink's avatar

    Babs Muelink

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Well organised pickup service from the campsite, great sightseeing, seals, nice walk from Anchorage to Marahau, clean area.

    BUT I think very expensive at $25 for 35 minutes on a boat.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    NETHERLANDS
    Harry Smit's avatar

    Harry Smit

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great way to get back to Marahau after hiking/kayaking the Abel Tasman coast.

    Friendly, good service. Also get a nice view of the coast on the way.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    UNITED STATES
    Miriam Gamble's avatar

    Miriam Gamble

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Boats bring you to diverse bays within the Abel Tasman National Park.

    The skipper was nice, friendly and gave us a lot of information about the environment. We saw Orca as well! Amazing!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    GERMANY
    Max von Felde's avatar

    Max von Felde

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    I love NZ and the ATNP.

    Have travelled here 10X since 2002. People, natural wilderness, experiences have always been spectacular. Yesterday, I walked from Marahau to Te Pukatea / Anchorage with my host scheduling my return on an Aqua Taxi. Ride arrived on time, full boat. One seat under the protective canopy still left so I took that seat. Boat driver (elderly man) told me to move up front where a DOC member kindly offered her seat. When everyone was aboard, driver came up front and told me to return to the back so the DOC member could keep her original seat. Problem being my original seat was now taken by someone not scheduled on this trip. I had to sit in the very back most likely getting wet during the trip. Fortunately, the wind was calm and I got through without problem. After boat ride back to Marahau, driver asked if we got wet and I replied "Not at all." When I disembarked from the boat I thanked him and he did not even have the decency to say anything kind. He spoke nicely to all the other passengers aboard when they departed. The rudeness and lack of professional behavior by this driver will definitely come back on him. I will just avoid using Aqua Taxi on any of my visits to ATNP.

    Reviewed about 6 years ago

    JBUSA's avatar

    JBUSA

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Wow aqua taxis are an amazing business and would recommend them 100% .

    We were able to change our booking from 315pm to 1215 without any bother. Skipper was amazing . I left my walking poles on the boat and once we were in motueka I realised so gave them a ring and one of the staff lives in motueka so brought them thru and delivered them to the door ! You guys are simply amazing . Thank you 😀👌👌

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Lynette Valk's avatar

    Lynette Valk

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    First used these jokers about 15 years ago and they’re still great.

    Booked a taxi in the morning, walked in the park and jumped on at 4:00pm.

    It was busy with a lot of people jossling to get aboard and the staff were all calm and reassured everyone that they would get back.

    Will use you guys again!

    Thank you.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

    Emma's avatar

    Emma

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    I love NZ and the ATNP.

    Have travelled here 10X since 2002. People, natural wilderness, experiences have always been spectacular. Yesterday, I walked from Marahau to Te Pukatea / Anchorage with my host scheduling my return on an Aqua Taxi. Ride arrived on time, full boat. One seat under the protective canopy still left so I took that seat. Boat driver (elderly man) told me to move up front where a DOC member kindly offered her seat. When everyone was aboard, driver came up front and told me to return to the back so the DOC member could keep her original seat. Problem being my original seat was now taken by someone not scheduled on this trip. I had to sit in the very back most likely getting wet during the trip. Fortunately, the wind was calm and I got through without problem. After boat ride back to Marahau, driver asked if we got wet and I replied "Not at all." When I disembarked from the boat I thanked him and he did not even have the decency to say anything kind. He spoke nicely to all the other passengers aboard when they departed. The rudeness and lack of professional behavior by this driver will definitely come back on him. I will just avoid using Aqua Taxi on any of my visits to ATNP.

    Reviewed about 6 years ago

    JBUSA's avatar

    JBUSA

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Pickup at the campground, very friendly staff, especially our skipper even had a life jacket for baby.

    Skipper showed us Split Apple Rock and seals and gave us much information and insight pointers.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    GERMANY
    Isabel Zedelius's avatar

    Isabel Zedelius

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Good trip to Abel Tasman, but so expensive, it is only a transfer to the beach.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    ARGENTINA
    Barbara Hirsch's avatar

    Barbara Hirsch

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Efficient and on time.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    Colin George's avatar

    Colin George

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great way to get back to Marahau after hiking/kayaking the Abel Tasman coast.

    Friendly, good service. Also get a nice view of the coast on the way.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    UNITED STATES
    Miriam Gamble's avatar

    Miriam Gamble

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    They are really cool but could have stopped one or two times more.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    GERMANY
    Danny's avatar

    Danny

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Well organised pickup service from the campsite, great sightseeing, seals, nice walk from Anchorage to Marahau, clean area.

    BUT I think very expensive at $25 for 35 minutes on a boat.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    NETHERLANDS
    Harry Smit's avatar

    Harry Smit

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Well organised, friendly staff.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    NETHERLANDS
    Babs Muelink's avatar

    Babs Muelink

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Boats bring you to diverse bays within the Abel Tasman National Park.

    The skipper was nice, friendly and gave us a lot of information about the environment. We saw Orca as well! Amazing!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    GERMANY
    Max von Felde's avatar

    Max von Felde

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Reliable, friendly, good trip - excellent hike.

    We saw Orca and seals!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    Lewis Whittle's avatar

    Lewis Whittle

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Good service and great skipper.

    Knowledgeable about the track and coast. Not the cheapest bit small numbers per boat.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Josh Symons's avatar

    Josh Symons

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Expensive but nice scenic views and funny driver.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    GERMANY
    Gabriel Siibers's avatar

    Gabriel Siibers

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Awesome nature/beaches.

    Was good but maybe a little bit expensive.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

    GERMANY
    Stephan's avatar

    Stephan

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    It is a good way to get to the National Park for one day.

    The price is reasonable.

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in April 2014

    GERMANY
    Lola's avatar

    Lola

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Friendly, very helpful guys, when windy you get very wet.

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014

    NETHERLANDS
    Helma Druyken's avatar

    Helma Druyken

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Enables hikers in the Abel Tasman National Park a comfortable and fast way back to the entrance point.

    The taxi is fun, though it seems to be a bit pricey.

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014

    GERMANY
    Steffen's avatar

    Steffen

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    It is good and funny because it is very fast and no heavy luggage (bags), amazing views to National Park and seals, very friendly if you need help with you do not have booked before but not cheap.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    GERMANY
    Andreas Jung's avatar

    Andreas Jung

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Fantastic trip to Anchorage Bay.

    Lovely weather.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    AUSTRIA
    Mike Majnik's avatar

    Mike Majnik

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    The trip to the Anchorage Bay was fantastic, it could be cheaper.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    AUSTRIA
    Sarah's avatar

    Sarah

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    The skipper was very nice and we were able to see all of the beautiful sites of Abel Tasman.

    He did not say a lot but what he said was interesting - worth it!

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    GERMANY
    Johanna Kofler's avatar

    Johanna Kofler

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Best experience in Abel Tasman!

    Very knowledgeable, funny and it is an absolutely gorgeous town.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    UNITED STATES
    Austin Johns's avatar

    Austin Johns

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Good service, Abel Tasman is amazing !!

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in December 2013

    NEW ZEALAND
    Monique Browne's avatar

    Monique Browne

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Really nice skipper and everything was extremely efficient.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    SWEDEN
    Elin Paulssen's avatar

    Elin Paulssen

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    On the way back from Abel Tasman to Marahau.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    CZECH REPUBLIC
    Adam Balcar's avatar

    Adam Balcar

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    From Awaroa (Abel Tasman coastal walk) to Marahau

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

    CZECH REPUBLIC
    Petra Kurcova's avatar

    Petra Kurcova

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    It is nice, a little expensive, we can see dolphins and seals if you are lucky.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013

    FRANCE
    Glenn Surzur's avatar

    Glenn Surzur

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Good service, flexible in changing of booking, expensive.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

    GERMANY
    Hendrik Rother's avatar

    Hendrik Rother

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Lovely trip to the Park, but very expensive.

    $29NZD for a 30 minute trip and seats were very small. Staff very friendly. Company holds the monopoly so no price competition.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Mo Downes's avatar

    Mo Downes

    Customer