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You will see
- Auckland from the water
- Auckland's waterfront and Westhaven Marina
- The iconic Harbour Bridge and Viaduct Harbour
- Waitemata Harbour
From Cruise Port: Auckland
After your safety briefing and paddling instruction you will kayak around the Waitemata harbour, meaning 'sparkling waters', where you may see wildlife such as Little Blue Penguins and Cooks Petrels.
This tour is perfect for cruise ship passengers or anyone short on time, offering a quick yet immersive way to experience the city. You'll kayak alongside the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge and may explore areas like Viaduct Harbour, Jellicoe Harbour, or North Wharf depending on conditions and schedules.
Paddle alongside the marina, taking in the iconic Sky Tower and vibrant city skyline reflecting on the tranquil waters. As one of Aucklands premier daytime kayaking experiences, it combines the excitement of urban exploration with the serenity of paddling on the water.
Paddle alongside Westhaven Marina, taking in Aucklands skyline and vibrant waterfront. Marvel at the Sky Tower and cityscape reflected on the water as you glide past luxury superyachts and busy marinaspart of what makes Auckland the City of Sails.
An exciting, action-packed and educative day for all!
From Cruise Port: Auckland
Included
- A buoyancy aid , spray skirt & spray jacket and safety gear.
- A healthy light snack.
- We can offer Mandarin language tours on request.
Instructions
- Suitable for all fitness levels. No prior kayaking experience is necessary. The ability to swim is necessary and full instruction will be given.
- We travel in small group of up to just 8 persons with your own guide.
- You need to bring sun protection, water shoes or sandals, and a sense of adventure!
Restrictions
- Due to the availability of the buoyancy aids and the kayak design there is a maximum weight limit of 135kg.
- Our tours are in English and clients must be able to speak and understand English.
- This tour is only available for those 12 years of age or older.
Options
- A dry bag for your camera is available
Standard Tour Schedule Options | ||
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| start time | end time | |
| Half day City Scenes Kayak Tour | 10:30 | 13:00 |
| Note: Start and end times may be revised to suit ETA / ETD of ship in port | ||
Standard Tour Prices (current) | |
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| Adult price | NZ $140.00 |
NOTE: Prices may vary depending on your Date of Travel.
Our Booking procedures quote the applicable prices before you commit to a Booking.
Do I need to be able to swim?
No this is not a requirement, you will be wearing a buoyancy aid for your safety.
I have 9 and 10 year old children. Can they do the trip?
We do not accept children under the age of 12 as the group tours are usually made up of adults. We do though offer a special family tour where parents can bring their younger children. Restrictions do apply though.
Do you still run the tour in bad weather?
Auckland weather is usually good for our kayak trips throughout the year. But as your safety is paramount we do reserve the right to cancel or amend any tour due to weather conditions. If we have to cancel a tour due to such circumstances, you will receive a full refund. If the tour has started and the tour needs to be changed due to safety requirements then you may receive a slight discount on the tour at the guides discretion. This happens very rarely though.
Is it a safe tour?
Sea kayaking have inherent risks and can be dangerous. Detailed risk management and strict safety procedures are observed and we are an approved Outdoor Pursuits operator. However there still remains an element of risk and we cannot absolutely guarantee participants' safety. You will be required to sign a liability form to this effect before starting a tour.
Are you a certified operator?
Yes, we are and have complied fully with the Adventure Sport Certification process for New Zealand. We are current members of the Sea Kayak Operators Association of New Zealand; complying with their Code of Practice and Operating Procedures. We operate with Department of Conservation concessions and Auckland Council permits.
What type of kayaks do you use?
Our equipment for kayaking is purchased, maintained and replaced with an ongoing assessment of its condition. Our kayaks are made in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions and is made from high quality supa-link polyethylene plastic to give it excellent shape and durability.
What is the ratio of guides to clients?
Our ratio is one guide to eight clients
Are these single or double kayaks?
These are double kayaks as we can explore further in a shorter period of time.
