Waka Abel Tasman
Connect. Experience. Explore.
To travel across water is to connect across time and space. We feel the motion and te mauri o te wai, just as our tūpuna did. To do it in a group, connects you in a way nothing else does.
Nau mai ki Kaiteretere.
Welcome to Kaiteriteri.
Welcome to Kaiteriteri.
Our Waka Tours
Public Trips
Embrace the spirit of adventure. At Waka Abel Tasman, we take you or your group on a journey of discovery – combining idyllic surrounds, exercise, history and tradition. Our tours will connect and empower.
School Groups
Our outdoor education experiences fit with the current school curriculum and provide empowering experiences for kids of all ages. The trips incorporate te ao Māori, history, team work and physical activity.
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Corporate Teams
To travel across water is to connect across time and space. To do it as a group, connects you in a way nothing else does. Waka is hard to beat for teambuilding and for empowering individuals within a team or group.
See our Corporate OptionsWhat people are saying about our tours
What a beautiful, positive experience. We are locals and wanted to help connect our family to the area at a different level than simply holidaying here in summer. This experience... read more
Ohoka27 December, 2022
It was an amazing experience. Thanks to the team for the unique adventure being on a waka and learing a lot about Maori culture in the most authentic way!
13 August, 2022
This was a highlight of our time in Kaiteriteri! Thomas was a fantastic guide. A brilliant way to explore some of this beautiful area while getting some exercise and an... read more
1 April, 2022
"Manaaki moana, manaaki tangata, haere whakamua"
Care for the sea, care for the people, move forward as one
Why us
Waka - a truly unique experience
Waka (Māori canoe) are the living expression of our tūpuna (ancestors) who sailed the Pacific Ocean for thousands of years. As the only form of transport across oceans and waterways, waka were vital to our travel and trade.
By paddling in our waka hourua (double-hulled vessel) you share in our treasured ocean heritage. Waka is an inclusive experience where everyone can feel the joy of working as part of a team.
We begin and end all our trips with a karakia (blessing) for protection. You will learn tikanga (etiquette) associated with waka before becoming familiar with the boat and embarking on our haerenga (journey).
Learn More About UsBy paddling in our waka hourua (double-hulled vessel) you share in our treasured ocean heritage. Waka is an inclusive experience where everyone can feel the joy of working as part of a team.
We begin and end all our trips with a karakia (blessing) for protection. You will learn tikanga (etiquette) associated with waka before becoming familiar with the boat and embarking on our haerenga (journey).
Skilled cultural ocean navigators
#1 Rated on TripAdvisor
Large or small groups,
or individuals
Manaakitanga and safety is at our core
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Treat you and your whānau to a new adventure that's as old as civilisation itself. Feel the breeze on your face, the drag of the water against your paddle and the hugely rewarding sense of working together as one. Paddling waka connects you to a rich cultural heritage but it's also great fun. Prepare to get hooked!
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