Tonga Island Marine Reserve

Discover the Tonga Island Marine Reserve between Bark Bay and Awaroa Bay in the Abel Tasman National Park. Whether on a guided kayaking trip, snorkelling around the reef system, or sightseeing from the comfort of a boat, visiting the marine reserve is a truly mesmerising experience.

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The playful seal population that bathes ostentatiously on the rocks offers the first glimpse into the abundance of marine life that you’ll discover around Tonga Island. Subsequently, a thriving environment of red rock crabs, crayfish, snapper, hermits, and kina thrives beneath the surface. Snorkellers will revel in the experience of diving between Tonga Quarry and Foul Point, while scuba diving is most rewarding around the Tonga Island reef.

Kayak guides and boat skippers have become experts in identifying movement around the marine reserve. They will often point out little blue penguins, shags, gannets and dolphins when they make an occasional appearance in the area.

Explore Tonga Island

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Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle Cruise and Hikes

Welcome to Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle, we are transport and adventure tourism operators in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand. We specialise in taking clients into the Abel Tasman National Park by boat with our customized fleet of ferries.
from NZ$33
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Abel Tasman Kayaks

Abel Tasman Kayaks offers low impact kayaking trips as a way to explore the Abel Tasman's beautiful golden beaches, coves, lagoons, offshore islands, wildlife and the native forest fringing the granite coastline.
from NZ$75
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Scheduled Day Tours with Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures

Experience the Abel Tasman National Park the peaceful, quiet and relaxing way onboard a comfortable sailing catamaran. Join with others on a variety of scheduled day tours including a full day sail or combine with walking, kayaking or water taxi.
from NZ$132
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Abel Tasman Eco Tours

Make treasured memories on our signature Eco Boat Tour, a fun and relaxing journey through the ecosystem of the Abel Tasman National Park. We explore the wonderous Islands, forests, beaches, rivers & seas of Te Tai Tapu (The Sacred Coast).
from NZ$220
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