Overview
Why visit Medlands Beach?
Medlands Beach is practical and scenic: a beach arrival point close to Bark Bay, the waterfall trail and walking sections that give visitors a good taste of the park’s native bush, swing bridges and sheltered bays.
Gallery
See the setting
In the final build this would pull from a Destination gallery field, giving each bay or landmark its own image set.
Getting there
How Wilsons gets you near Medlands Beach
Wilsons cruise and walk trips, kayak and walk trips, multi-day journeys and private water taxi options can all connect through Medlands Beach.
Route map
See where Medlands Beach sits on the coast
Use the map to see where this destination sits along the Abel Tasman coastline, understand nearby bays and boat stops, and plan how you want to get there and back.
Build your own trip
Plan your own day at Medlands Beach
Choose when you arrive, how long you stay, and whether you walk on or head straight back. Trip Builder shows the scheduled boat options so you can build a day around Medlands Beach.
Build your own dayPopular options that visit this destination
Choose an easy planned option to Medlands Beach
Scenic cruise
9.15am Vista Cruise
A morning cruise along the Abel Tasman coast with flexible beach stop options.
Half dayCruise
From
NZ$104
Scenic cruise
10.30am Vista Cruise
A relaxed late-morning cruise with beach stop flexibility and return cruise time.
Half dayBeach stop
From
NZ$104
Scenic cruise
12.45pm Vista Cruise
An easy afternoon option for coastline views, landmarks and simple park access.
Half dayCruise
From
NZ$104
Low Remaining Seats
Cruise & walk
Medlands/Bark Bay Falls #2
Boat transport to Medlands with waterfall trail, swing bridge and beach time nearby.
Full dayModerate
From
NZ$104
Cruise & walk
The Great Day Out
A fuller day combining boat travel, beaches and flexible walking sections.
Full dayModerate
From
NZ$145
Kayak & walk
Kaiteriteri Cruise, Walk & Kayak
A guided kayak and cruise combination with time around Medlands and Torrent Bay.
GuidedModerate
From
NZ$170
Lodge walk
3 Day All The Way
A lodge-based immersion through the park with walking, meals and beachfront stays.
3 daysActive
From
NZ$1940
Lodge walk
5 Day All The Way
A slower lodge-based journey with more time to unwind and explore inside the park.
5 daysActive
From
NZ$2890
Kayak & lodge
3 Day Kayak & Walk
A three-day lodge journey combining guided kayaking, walking and coastal immersion.
GuidedActive
From
NZ$1890
Water taxi
Private Water Taxi Charter
Private boat transport for flexible pickup points, destinations and group timing.
PrivateFlexible
From
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FAQs
Planning notes
Why choose Medlands Beach?
It is a useful access point for visitors who want beach time plus a more active walk section.
Is this a walking destination?
Often, yes. Many Wilsons products use Medlands as a start or finish point for walking sections.
What should I compare?
Compare Medlands/Bark Bay Falls, Great Day Out, kayak and walk options, and lodge-based multi-day trips.