NELSON GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Wahine Paddles — a brisk, morning social paddle off Tāhunanui with Paddle Nelson
A one-hour guided outing in Nelson where the Moana Paddle Nelson crew outfits you, runs a full safety briefing and chooses a personalized paddle route — this guide explains what to expect.
Wahine Paddles — a brisk, morning social paddle off Tāhunanui with Paddle Nelson.
Wahine Paddles puts you on the water at Tāhunanui Beach for a concentrated, sociable hour guided by the Moana Paddle Nelson crew. You’ll be greeted, kitted out or checked if you bring your own board, and briefed on safety before a crew‑decided route launches from the Abel Tasman car park at Bisley Walk.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
All the kit — or bring your own
The Moana Paddle Nelson crew makes sure you have the necessary gear and will check BYOB equipment; there’s also an option for board hire so you can arrive ready to paddle.
A full briefing and a crew‑decided route
Before you hit the water the team runs a comprehensive safety briefing and selects the paddle route for the group, keeping the outing tailored and supervised.
A short, social morning paddle
Framed as a morning social paddle, Wahine Paddles is a compact, one‑hour experience that’s easy to slot into a day in Nelson.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
You arrive at Paddle Nelson, meet the friendly Moana Paddle Nelson crew, sort kit or confirm your BYOB gear, and gather for a full safety briefing. The crew then leads a short, personalized paddle from Tāhunanui Beach — an efficient, supervised slice of local sea time.
GEAR & ACCESS
All the kit — or bring your own
The Moana Paddle Nelson crew makes sure you have the necessary gear and will check BYOB equipment; there’s also an option for board hire so you can arrive ready to paddle.
SAFETY & GUIDANCE
A full briefing and a crew‑decided route
Before you hit the water the team runs a comprehensive safety briefing and selects the paddle route for the group, keeping the outing tailored and supervised.
PACE & SOCIAL
A short, social morning paddle
Framed as a morning social paddle, Wahine Paddles is a compact, one‑hour experience that’s easy to slot into a day in Nelson.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
You can BYOB (bring your own board) or choose board hire; the crew will make sure you have the correct gear or confirm your BYOB equipment.
The paddle runs for approximately one hour.
Meet at Paddle Nelson at Bisley Walk (Abel Tasman car park), Tāhunanui Beach in Nelson before the briefing and launch.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Wahine Paddles experience?
The guided paddle lasts one hour.
Where do we meet for the paddle?
Meet at Paddle Nelson, Bisley Walk (Abel Tasman Car Park), Tāhunanui Beach, Nelson.
Do you provide equipment or can I bring my own?
The crew will make sure you have all the necessary gear; if you bring your own board they will check it, and there is also a board hire option.
Who decides the route?
The paddle route is decided by the Moana Paddle Nelson crew.
Is there a safety briefing?
Yes — a full safety briefing is given before hitting the water.