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Rangitoto Island Day Sea Kayak Tour with Summit Walk and BBQ Lunch in Auckland
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Rangitoto Island Day Sea Kayak Tour with Summit Walk and BBQ Lunch in Auckland

by Auckland Sea Kayaks

6.5 hours
Auckland
NZ$220.50NZ$245 on ViatorSave 10%/person
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Overview

This full-day tour lasts about 6 and a half hours and begins with a safety briefing and paddling instruction before you kayak across Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour, known as 'sparkling waters.' During the crossing, you may spot wildlife including Little Blue Penguins and Cooks Petrels. Upon reaching Rangitoto Island, the largest and youngest volcano in the Auckland region, you will start a leisurely one-hour walk to its summit. Along the trail, you will see baked scoria rocks and over 200 native trees and flowering plants growing among pohutukawa trees. The summit provides a 360-degree view of the Auckland area. After descending, you will return to the water’s edge where a BBQ lunch is served. The tour uses top-quality sea kayak equipment and is run in small groups. Experienced guides lead the trip, offering knowledge about local weather, wildlife, and the island’s history. This tour is suitable for people with little or no kayaking experience. Tea and coffee are included during the outing.

Highlights

Kayak across Waitemata Harbour with possible wildlife sightings
One-hour walk to Rangitoto Island summit
360-degree views of Auckland from the summit
BBQ lunch provided after the walk
Small groups with experienced guides
Suitable for beginners in kayaking

What's included

Top quality sea kayak equipment
Small friendly groups
Experienced guides
Suitable for people with little or no kayaking experience
Tea and coffee
Fully catered with BBQ lunch

What's not included

No exclusions listed

Itinerary

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Rangitoto Island kayak and summit walk

The tour includes a sea kayak crossing to Rangitoto Island, the largest and youngest volcano in Auckland, during sunset over the city and Waitakere Ranges. Pickup and drop-off from central Auckland near the Auckland Museum are available on request. After a safety briefing and paddling instruction, you kayak across Waitemata Harbour, where Little Blue Penguins and Cooks Petrels may be seen. The kayaks are pulled up at Rangitoto wharf, followed by a one-hour walk to the summit. The walk features baked scoria rocks and pohutukawa trees supporting over 200 native plant species. At the top, you get 360-degree views of the Auckland region. After returning to the shore, a Kiwi-style BBQ dinner is served. Guides are experienced sea kayakers with knowledge of local weather and conservation.

390 min

Meeting point

Meetup: St Heliers central boat ramp 384 Tamaki Drive, Auckland. We do offer a free city pick up from the Atrium Auckland Museum and this needs to be communicated to us at time of booking see the operator

End point

Meetup: St Heliers central boat ramp 384 Tamaki Drive, Auckland. We do offer a free city pick up from the Atrium Auckland Museum and this needs to be communicated to us at time of booking see the operator

Languages

English (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

Up to 15 travelers
Mobile ticket
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Passengers should inspect their gear to prevent introducing pests to the Hauraki Gulf islands and to protect local wildlife.
Passengers must check their gear for pests including rodents and insects.
Footwear and gear should be cleaned thoroughly to remove soil and seeds.
Passengers must ensure their gear is sealed properly, with no open bags or unzipped compartments.
Gear must be checked carefully for the presence of pests.
Before departing the mainland, passengers must inspect and clean their gear.
Gear should be checked for rats, mice, ants, and skinks, with special attention to camping equipment where pests may hide when stored.
Passengers living in areas with Argentine ants or plague skinks must take extra care to clean their gear.
Clothing, footwear, and camping gear must be cleaned of soil and seeds before and after every trip.

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