Kahu Kayaks
Rankers 90° Take
Cymen Crick
Rankers Crew
Save 10% with promo code RANKERS
Save 10% with promo code RANKERS
10% off all tours, anytime with promo code RANKERS.
Our chosen NZ Sea Kayak experience. Here’s why:
• Steveo and Andy (the owners) have been guiding kayaks around the Abel Tasman for 25+ years.
• It’s not always polished, but it’s safe and it’s real, because they know what matters, which is looking after people.
• Rated 4.9 stars with Google for good reason.
• Over commercialisation means the genuine experiences can sometimes be lost. It’s good to still find operators that are still less commercial in feel. Every day is still an adventure.
We also have a soft spot for these guys. We rate them as people and as operators as we worked with them for years in the Abel Tasman before we started Rankers.
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Kahu Kayaks
Discover Abel Tasman with Kahu Kayaks
Kahu Kayaks welcomes you to the Abel Tasman National Park, our golden piece of Aotearoa. We are a genuine, small kayak company, 100% locally owned and operated based in Marahau, with loads of experience taking guided kayaking trips in the Abel Tasman.
A range of guided kayaking tours and freedom rental sea kayaking trips in kayak canoes. Guided kayak trips with guides that will take you along a stunning stretch of coastline for a fantastic sea kayaking experience. Enjoy panoramic views of Abel Tasman National Park, check out nesting cormorants, sea caves, islands and the world famous Split Apple Rock.
Our Abel Tasman freedom kayaking package allows you the independence to see the wonders of the coastline at your own pace with all it's spectacular views and natural spots to visit and outdoor activities.
Full and half day guided sea kayaking trips around the Abel Tasman National Park coastline. Fantastic panoramic views, sea caves, islands, and the Tonga island seal colony to explore along the way, along with other popular and historic attractions.
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Reviews
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5.0/5
Amazing experience for our family!
Up close and personal with seals, dolphins and sting rays. We had coffee and hot chocolates on a deserted sandy beach. Stunning scenery. Brad was an awesome and down to earth guide. Absolutely recommend :)
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5.0/5
We had an amazing time today with Kahu Kayak, Steve was incredible, he was super relax, professional and knowledgeable.
Great humour too! the kayaks were great and when we will be back we will 100% come back to them for another perfect adventure! Recommend a trillion time!
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5.0/5
We did the full day Marine Reserve kayak trip which was excellent.
They take you out on a motorboat then you kayak back. At the island we saw seals and a blue penguin and lots of birds. We paddled into various lagoons and waterways on the way back. Lunch on the beach was nice with plenty of time to relax and swim. A bit tired by the end but not too bad as 2 person kayak and fairly leisurely pace of paddling.
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5.0/5
Seamless day trip for a walk and kayak, with pickup and drop off.
Knowledgable guides across the board, very friendly, great equipment condition. Tough to pick a kayak company with so many options, but they are small enough and seem to care a lot.
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4.5/5
Warm welcome from the crew, safety instructions were clear and not too long.
The trip itself was amazing as well! Moreover, it was convenient to rent camping stuff as well.
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4.0/5
We rented a kayak for one day from Marahau to Anchorage Bay and after we do the return by walk.
Kayak time was very nice but the trek into the forest not as beautiful.
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4.5/5
Great day kayaking on the Abel Tasman coast.
Kahu made the freedom kayaking and camping overnight easy with their co-ordination of details.
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3.0/5
One day of kayaking in Abel Tasman Park.
Abel Tasman Park is beautiful, one day paddling was not easy for us but it was a nice activity and I saw some baby seals.
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5.0/5
Amazing experience for our family!
Up close and personal with seals, dolphins and sting rays. We had coffee and hot chocolates on a deserted sandy beach. Stunning scenery. Brad was an awesome and down to earth guide. Absolutely recommend :)
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5.0/5
We had an amazing time today with Kahu Kayak, Steve was incredible, he was super relax, professional and knowledgeable.
Great humour too! the kayaks were great and when we will be back we will 100% come back to them for another perfect adventure! Recommend a trillion time!
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5.0/5
We did the full day Marine Reserve kayak trip which was excellent.
They take you out on a motorboat then you kayak back. At the island we saw seals and a blue penguin and lots of birds. We paddled into various lagoons and waterways on the way back. Lunch on the beach was nice with plenty of time to relax and swim. A bit tired by the end but not too bad as 2 person kayak and fairly leisurely pace of paddling.
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5.0/5
Seamless day trip for a walk and kayak, with pickup and drop off.
Knowledgable guides across the board, very friendly, great equipment condition. Tough to pick a kayak company with so many options, but they are small enough and seem to care a lot.
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4.5/5
Great day kayaking on the Abel Tasman coast.
Kahu made the freedom kayaking and camping overnight easy with their co-ordination of details.
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4.5/5
Warm welcome from the crew, safety instructions were clear and not too long.
The trip itself was amazing as well! Moreover, it was convenient to rent camping stuff as well.
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4.0/5
We rented a kayak for one day from Marahau to Anchorage Bay and after we do the return by walk.
Kayak time was very nice but the trek into the forest not as beautiful.
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4.0/5
We did the freedom kayaking for a whole day in the Abel Tasman National Park with Kahu Kayaks and felt very well cared for.
They helped us packing our kayak, we got safety instructions and some more help once we were on the water. Sadly, we had less time to kayak than expected as the procedures in the morning took quite some time and we had to be back by 4pm.
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4.0/5
Good company, employees are very helpful, the way to Awaroa Bay was good, the walk back was nice, good value for money.
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4.0/5
Friendly freedom kayaking with a good price.
The forecast we were given was calm and easy but this changed quickly on the way back. Of 30+ kayakers out that morning, we were one of 4 boats to paddle back through increasingly dangerous weather. It did make it really fun though. I would have expected some help but it was cheap.
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5.0/5
We had Mark (the Canadian) as our guide.
He was not just knowledgeable but charismatic and empathetic to the needs of our small tour group. We found all staff to be very friendly and helpful. Totally worth paying for a guide! The park is amazing and we are really glad we had Mark who knew all about the local geography of the region and park and was very knowledgeable on the flora and fauna! Thanks!
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5.0/5
Amazing beautiful coastline.
We paddled up North for two days and back again staying at secluded campsites only accessible by boat. $14 per night for a campsite, $170 per person for four days kayaking.
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3.0/5
One day of kayaking in Abel Tasman Park.
Abel Tasman Park is beautiful, one day paddling was not easy for us but it was a nice activity and I saw some baby seals.
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5.0/5
DO IT!
Was great fun. Was so easy to book. Just turned up, did the skydive and paid. You won't regret it!
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3.5/5
Really friendly and helpful people.
Would recommend you split your Abel Tasman trip to half kayaking, half walking. Surprisingly hard work in the kayaks.
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5.0/5
Friendly staff giving informative introduction into kayaking, amazing location with stunning beaches, seal colonies, worth the money.
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4.0/5
Nice welcome, good briefing (it takes nearly 1hour).
Equipment is good and you can get drinking water. No possibility to take a shower.
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4.0/5
Nice kayak tour (freedom) at Abel Tasman.
Unfortunately got to the sea too late - less time in water, everything else was great!
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4.5/5
One day freedom kayak and walk back.
Good price! Don't miss the burgers when you get back at 'The Fat Tui Tui', Amazing!
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4.5/5
One of many companies offering guided kayak tours and freedom kayaking, based in Marahau, close to the entrance of Abel Tasman National Park.
Kahu seems a good choice.
