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Southern Edge > Day Kayaking Options
Day Kayaking Options
North Island Day Kayaking Options
| Bay of Islands |
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| Explore places that others simply can’t get to (secluded beaches and caves), and experience the rich wildlife and cultural history that the Bay of Islands is famous for. This adventure is ideal for individuals, families, and groups. |
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| Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf |
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| Explore Auckland Harbour and some of the more prominent islands in the Hauraki Gulf including Motuihe, Browns and dormant volcano Rangitoto Island. Camp amongst native birds and watch the sun set over Auckland City. |
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| Poor Knights Kayaking |
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| A total Marine Reserve and Nature Reserve – and pending World Heritage Site – the 11 million year old Islands’ volcanic origins provide myriad spectacular drop offs, walls, caves, arches and tunnels to explore by Kayak. |
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| Coromandel |
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| Paddle through amazing sea caves, explore offshore islands, snorkel the marine reserve. When conditions & tides allow, we have the option of paddling spectacular volcanic remains rarely seen by other travellers. |
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| Lake Taupo Maori Carving |
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| Lake Taupo is the world’s largest volcanic crator lake and by taking the time to venture off the beaten path by kayak, the diligent traveler will find a unique treat – the carvings at Mine Bay. |
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| Rotorua White Water |
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| Guided extreme whitewater tandem kayaking. You take the front seat with a guide in the back. Together you paddle the awesome falls and drops of the Kaituna River. We provide the kayak, guide and the skill, you provide the adrenalin. |
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| Tongariro River |
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| Practically untouched by man. The physical grandeur of towering peaks descending into moody waters, outstanding waterfalls from high-up ice-age valleys and fiords clad with ancient vegetation, create a powerful atmosphere… |
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| Wairoa River Glowworms |
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| Be immersed in the moody majesty of the Fiord as sheer rock faces emerge from the Sound and tower hundreds of metres over you. Marvel at the power and splendor of Stirling and Bowen Falls. |
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| Whanganui River |
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| Journey down the enchanted Whanganui River. Almost completely covered by native lowland forest you will see waterfalls, glowworm grotto’s. |
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South Island Day Rafting Options
| Abel Tasman |
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| Explore places that others simply can’t get to (secluded beaches and caves), and experience the rich wildlife and cultural history that the Bay of Islands is famous for. This adventure is ideal for individuals, families, and groups. |
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| Marlborough Sounds |
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| Explore Auckland Harbour and some of the more prominent islands in the Hauraki Gulf including Motuihe, Browns and dormant volcano Rangitoto Island. Camp amongst native birds and watch the sun set over Auckland City. |
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| Kaikoura |
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| Journey down the enchanted Whanganui River. Almost completely covered by native lowland forest you will see waterfalls, glowworm grotto’s. |
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| Okarito Lagoon |
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| The Riwaka Caverns are a very interesting yet relatively easy freshwater cave dive (especially for divers experienced at night diving). After a short bush walk that takes us to the top of a basin we enter the cave through a 3 metre sump. |
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| Doubtful Sounds |
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| As sea kayaking was meant to be. Be at one with the wind and the waves, the bush and the wildlife as you paddle through the maritime wilderness of Queen Charlotte Sound. |
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| Milford Sound |
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| At Okarito lagoon, on the west coast of the South Island, there’s a huge area of shallow open water and tidal flats just waiting to be explored. The perfect location for sheltered water kayaking, there is plenty to see as you paddle |
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| Mt Cook Tasman Glacier |
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| Practically untouched by man. The physical grandeur of towering peaks descending into moody waters, outstanding waterfalls from high-up ice-age valleys and fiords clad with ancient vegetation, create a powerful atmosphere… |
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| Catlins Rainforest |
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| Be immersed in the moody majesty of the Fiord as sheer rock faces emerge from the Sound and tower hundreds of metres over you. Marvel at the power and splendor of Stirling and Bowen Falls. |
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| Stewart Island |
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| Hike around the fascinating Banks Peninsula region and absorb breathtaking views of the Canterbury Plains and the spectacular Southern Alps. |
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