French Pass, d'Urville Island and Elaine Bay offer a wide variety of kayaking locations. 

French Pass & d'Urville Island

Splendid isolation, clear blue water, lush native bush, tunnels and waterfalls. For the experienced kayaker French Pass is the ideal departure point for your trip of exploration. Nestled in the lee of d’Urville Island, French Pass is relatively close to the sheltered eastern shore of d’Urville Island.  There are two Department of conservation campsites and D’Urville Island Café is along the same stretch of coast. If you wish to take your time, explore small islands and savour the coast a three-day camping option is ideal. Enjoy playful seals basking on the islands shores, seabirds and a chance encounter with dolphins. Small bays with fresh running water provide your basic needs. Fishing is plentiful providing succulent Blue cod to a sizzling pan for a mouth watering treat. Clear night sky’s uninhibited by city lights make star gazing an awe inspiring experience.

Previous kayaking experience is essential.  Competent kayakers will find kayaking d’Urville Island a joy. The support vessel ‘Spirit of d’Urville’ is available for pick up. Weather conditions in this area of the outer sounds can be a little more extreme than the Abel Tasman National Park however a full trip report and safety plan is given to all kayakers. We only recommend very experienced kayakers circumnavigate d’Urville Island.

Elaine Bay

For the less experienced Elaine Bay is a delightful destination. If you don't have your own kayak and wish to hire Elaine Bay offers a semi sheltered location with stands of rainforest and small islands. Just 35 mins from French Pass by car. Hire can be arranged by French Pass Sea Safaris with a fellow operator.

For overnight trips you will require your own camping gear. As an alternative option accommodation can be arranged on the island outside peak holiday times.

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