Kaiteriteri to Split Apple Rock / Tokangawhā 

You can start at any point along the beach at Kaiteriteri, but the boat ramp at the Northern end is an easy point to get yourself organised. You will have to move your car to the public car park and walk the five minutes back, unless you plan to be less than an hour. 

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As you depart Kaiteriteri you will pass Kākā Island. If you're paddling close to low tide you'll need to go around the outside of the island, otherwise you can cut through between the mainland and island. Keep following the coastline along and explore the nooks and crannies in between all the rocks. As you pass the first headland you will get to see into Breaker Bay and then Honeymoon Bay, keep heading on around the next headland. As you enter Ngaio Bay the golden sandy beach that the Tasman area is known for will open up in front of you. Keep paddling all the way to the end of this bay, where you will find Tokangawhā / Split Apple Rock. This is an impressively large boulder which looks like it's namesake. Take time to explore and enjoy the views! As you return to Kaiteriteri you can paddle around the outside of Ngaio Island for a bit of variety!

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If the wind/swell has picked up it can make the trip home exciting. Although it is most likely pushing you in the right direction, the swell can be large. This is because the fetch is hugely long here. Take your time to ride the waves. It is likely easier to go around the outside of Kākā Island, even if the tide is high enough for you to get through the gap - this is to avoid being surfed onto the rocks.