Day trip
Cruise to Anchorage, then walk to Apple Tree Bay through coastal forest and golden beaches. A relaxed 2-hour walk with scenic views and a great-value day option.
Trip Overview
Cruise to Anchorage, then walk to Apple Tree Bay through coastal forest and golden beaches. A relaxed 2-hour walk with scenic views and a great-value day option.
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From
NZ$85
Includes standard departure and return boat travel.
Departure Location
Kaiteriteri
Sailing Options
Cruise Time
2hr
Walk time
2hrs
Walk distance
7km
Difficulty
Moderate
Highlights
The starting point for this walk, a wide sheltered beach at the southern end of the park.
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Trip information
Use this section to understand timing, what to bring, highlights and practical notes before you travel.
Check-in
Check in at our Kaiteriteri ticket office 20 minutes before your departure time. If you have already exchanged your booking confirmation for a boarding ticket, please check in at the boat.
Cruise out
Relax and enjoy the journey into the national park as you cruise from Kaiteriteri to Anchorage. Cruise: 35 minutes. On the 9.15am departure (1 Nov–31 Mar), an Extended Cruise continues on to Tōtaranui before returning to Anchorage to begin your walk.
Walk to Apple Tree Bay
Walk the Coast Track from Anchorage to Apple Tree Bay, with the option to add the Pitt Head Loop along the way (see Walking Options above).
Return cruise
Rejoin your cruise at Apple Tree Bay and relax as you cruise back to Kaiteriteri. Cruise: 20 minutes.
Choose your pace
On the 9.15am departure? Add the optional Pitt Head Loop if time allows.
Walk to Apple Tree Bay
Easy7 km · 2 hours · 110m elevation
Walk the Coast Track from Anchorage to Apple Tree Bay through coastal forest and golden beaches. A relaxed walk with scenic views and a great-value day option.
Pitt Head Loop (Optional)
Easy–Moderate4 km return · 1.5 hours
If you're on the 9.15am departure and time allows, add this loop via Te Pukatea Bay and a former Māori pā site, with views over the Astrolabe Roadstead.
FAQs
Quick answers to the practical details guests usually check before choosing this experience.
Use the category, highlights and practical details on this page to compare the pace and activity level against similar Wilsons experiences.
Peak dates can fill quickly. Use the booking window to check live availability for your preferred date and departure.
Operations are subject to weather and sea conditions. Guests should check confirmation details and Wilsons advice before travelling.
Check-in location depends on the selected trip and departure point. Your booking confirmation will include the correct location and time.
No — your fare covers any of the listed departure and return sailings, not a fixed pair. Catch whichever crossing suits your day; the times don’t need to match.
Still not sure which trip is right for you?
Talk to our teamExtend your trip
Extended CruiseExtend your cruise past Anchorage for extra coastline and wildlife-viewing time before your walk to Apple Tree Bay begins.
Guest reviews
The page made it clear what the trip included and how it compared with nearby options. A useful way to understand the park before booking.
Amelia
Australia
Transport, timing and expectations were easy to follow. The experience felt well organised without taking away from the freedom to explore.
Mark
New Zealand
A simple way to see more of Abel Tasman and still feel like the day had enough structure. The scenery was the highlight.
Sophie
United Kingdom
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