Full & half-day experiencesGOOD COMPANY. GREAT PLACES.
Guided kayaking
Let our friendly guides show you the sea caves, islands and beautiful coastline of our backyard.
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ABEL TASMAN, NEW ZEALAND
Golden beaches. Clear waters. A different pace. Explore the Abel Tasman with the locals who call it home.
Every paddle leaves a story. Read what our guests have shared about their time exploring the Abel Tasman coast with Kahu Kayaks.
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Choose a guided kayaking experience when you want a friendly local to lead the way. With full-day, half-day and family options, you can explore sheltered coves, golden beaches and the little corners of the Abel Tasman coast, or combine your paddle with time on the coastal track or a water taxi ride. Choose freedom kayaking when you want to set your own pace. After an equipment and safety briefing, head out independently for a day or a longer adventure, with options to add a coastal walk or water taxi return. Linger at a favourite beach, plan an overnight escape and make the coast your own.
Full & half-day experiencesGOOD COMPANY. GREAT PLACES.
Let our friendly guides show you the sea caves, islands and beautiful coastline of our backyard.
Explore guided tours
1, 2 & 3-day adventuresYOUR PADDLE. YOUR PACE.
Take the long way, find a quiet beach and make the coast your own with an independent kayak adventure.
Explore freedom toursGOOD DAYS. GREAT REVIEWS.
See what visitors have shared about their time on the water with Kahu Kayaks, from guided paddles to independent adventures along the Abel Tasman coast.
A LITTLE INSPIRATION

GUIDED KAYAKING
Paddle north through a stunning stretch of coast and discover the marine reserve with a local guide.
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KAYAK & WALK
A half-day guided paddle between Mārahau and Watering Cove, with time to explore on foot.
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KAYAK & EXPLORE
A swing bridge, some seals and an island or two. A little bit of everything that makes this place special.
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SMALL TEAM. BIG LOVE FOR THIS PLACE.
We’re a small, 100% locally owned kayak company with a big appreciation for our golden corner of Aotearoa.
From panoramic coastal views to nesting cormorants, sea caves and Split Apple Rock, we love sharing the places that make the Abel Tasman so special. Come and see our backyard from the water.
A LITTLE KAHU CARRY-ON
A couple of short films from Kahu HQ. Same crew, same sense of humour. We’ll let them do the talking.
Meet the cast on Kahu TVSEE YOU ON THE WATER
Ready to go, or need a hand choosing your trip? We’d love to help.
Book your adventure325 Sandy Bay – Mārahau Road, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Find us in MārahauLOOKING AFTER OUR BACKYARD
Your trip includes an Environmental Access Fee, supporting the preservation of the Abel Tasman National Park and local environmental projects.