Family friendly kayaking in the Able Tasman

One of the most striking elements of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy was the stunning back drop, but seeing it on the big screen is nothing compared to the sight of the big looming mountains and the amazing colours that the New Zealand landscape has to offer in the flesh. Kayaking through the Abel Tasman National Park lets you and your family discover the secret nooks and crannies hidden away from the pedestrian’s view. You’ll explore lagoons, paddle with seals and watch out for little blue penguins. You don’t have to spend the whole time on the water, you can hop out of the kayak for an energetic hike, stop off to visit a Maori village or just to take a break and stretch out on a sandy beach. This terrain is suitable for beginners, but it’s probably better for a teenage brood. You can plan bush walks around your paddling to the to see some of the amazing wildlife the region has to offer. You can take a tour where you'll get the 'pampered camping' treatment of meals cooked and tents raised or you can go off on your own.