Enjoy a morning cruise in style and comfort from Kaiteriteri to Totaranui and return.
- stay onboard as you call into popular beaches along the coast
- pause for photographs at famous Split Apple Rock
- view sea birds and seals at Tonga and Adele Islands
Trip Overview
Start
9.20am
End
12.55pm
Cruise
Kaiteriteri – Totaranui return
3hr 30min
3hr 30min
From
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Trip Route Map & Information
Cruise Kaiteriteri - Totaranui return (3hr 30min). See Split Apple Rock. Seals and seabirds around Tonga and Adele Islands.
| 9.00am Check in at Kaiteriteri for 9.20am departure. If you have already exchanged your booking confirmation for a boarding ticket, please check in at the boat. |
| 9.40am Split Apple Rock |
| 10.00–10.10am Anchorage and Torrent Bay |
| 10.20am Medlands Beach and Bark Bay |
| 10.45am View Tonga Island Seal Colony |
| 10.50am Tonga Quarry |
| 11.05am Awaroa |
| 11.20am Totaranui |
| 11.35am Awaroa |
| 11.50am Tonga Quarry |
| 12.00 noon Medlands Beach |
| 12.20pm Anchorage |
| 12.35pm Adele Island |
| 12.55pm Kaiteriteri |
The Vista Cruise stops at popular beaches to transfer passengers booked to go ashore.
If you would like to disembark at a beach, please go to our trip finder and choose a Cruise & Walk or Cruise & Beach Stop option.
What to bring
We recommend a small day pack, with the following items:
- Extra clothing. New Zealand weather is renowned for providing four seasons in one day so quick-dry thermal fabrics are best
- Sun protection. A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are essential in all weather. We enjoy the highest number of sunshine hours in the country. Our clear skies with no pollution result in a very high risk of sunburn, even on cloudy days
- Insect repellent
- Waterproof jacket with hood
- Swimwear and towel (optional)
- Drinking water
- Lunch. If it has not been ordered the day before you travel, please bring your own
- Camera. Remember to check the batteries!
- Hand sanitiser. No hand wipes or paper tissues/towels please. They create litter and clog the toilet systems.
The coastal track is well formed and walking sticks are not necessary. However, if you have weak leg joints, or poor balance, you might prefer to bring them.
You are welcome to bring your own lunch. The Vista Cruise has a selection of hot and cold drinks (including beer and wine), ice creams, snacks and light meals.
If you would like a delicious picnic lunch prepared for you and delivered to the boat, please give us your order by 6 pm the night before your trip.
You can buy food at the Kaiteriteri departure point. Please allow time as the shop can be busy when boats are departing. There is also one public restaurant/cafe in the park at Awaroa Lodge. Please book your lunch directly with them by phoning 03 528 8758.
Our picnic lunches can cater for most dietary requirements. The menus below all have vegetarian, vegan, gluten, nut and dairy-free options with similar ingredients, modified to suit special diets.
Classic picnic lunch (NZ$25 per person)
- Ploughman's Sandwich with salad and sliced beef (vegetarian option: roasted aubergine)
- Crisp Apple
- Vegetable Quiche
- Banana Bread Loaf (gluten/dairy free option: chocolate muffin)
- Whittaker's Chocolate Peanut Slab (vegan, gluten and dairy-free varieties available)
Lite picnic lunch (NZ$15 per person)
Standard or Vegetarian only
- Ploughman's Sandwich
- Crisp Apple
- Banana Bread Loaf
Gourmet hamper lunch (NZ$40 per person)
- Nelson's hand-made Proper Crisps (potato crisps lightly seasoned with sea salt).
- Ploughman's Sandwich with salad and sliced beef (vegetarian option: roasted aubergine)
- Crisp Apple
- Couscous salad (gluten-free option available)
- Camembert Cheese with grapes and crackers
- Banana Bread Loaf (gluten/dairy free option: chocolate muffin)
- Whittaker's Chocolate Peanut Slab (vegan, gluten and dairy-free varieties available)
FAQ
New Zealand MetService puts the Nelson/Motueka region amongst the sunniest places in the country with over 2,350 bright sunshine hours per year. Average rainfall in the Nelson region is 988mm (38inches) per year. This rises to about 1800mm as you travel north to Totaranui.
For Nelson's daily weather forecasts, visit the New Zealand MetService website.
Average air temperatures and rainfall through the year
|
Mean Daily |
Mean Daily |
Average Rain |
|
|
Summer (Dec/Jan/Feb) |
22/72 |
13/55 |
6 |
|
Autumn (Mar/Apr/May) |
18/64 |
8/46 |
8 |
|
Winter (Jun/Jul/Aug) |
13/55 |
3/37 |
10 |
|
Spring (Sept/Oct/Nov) |
17/63 |
7/45 |
10 |
We can book coach connections for you from most accommodation providers in the Nelson/Motueka region. Please contact us to book discounted transfers.
For maps showing pick up locations click on these links:
Go to Bus Connections for more details and fares.