Auckland Rangitoto Island Guided Sunset Kayaking Tour

Highlights

  • A guided sea kayak tour to Auckland’s Rangitoto Island to see the sunset is a unique experience from which you are sure to return with a real sense of achievement. People tell us this that is one of the best things they have done in Auckland. Your experienced guides know how to keep you safe on the water as you kayak across Auckland harbour. Paddle from base shop on the water’s edge at Okahu Bay, less than 10 minutes from downtown Auckland. The paddle to Rangitoto takes about 75-minutes. Once on the Island, your guide will lead you on a 45-minute to 1-hour walk to the summit. On the way you’ll learn a bit about the amazing geology and flora and fascinating history of this iconic dormant volcano. At the top, you will get a 360-degree view of Auckland City and the inner harbour and other islands of the Hauraki Gulf. On a clear evening, the sunset from there is beautiful. The paddle back home under the stars with the lights of Auckland in the distance is a highlight of the tour. It is a wonderfully serene way to end the day. There’s a chance that you will see marine life on route including dolphins and penguins. You might even be lucky enough to see the leopard seal that sometimes sleeps on our ramp.

Summary

A guided sea kayak tour to Auckland’s Rangitoto Island to see the sunset is a unique experience from which you are sure to return with a real sense of achievement. People tell us this that is one of the best things they have done in Auckland. Your experienced guides know how to keep you safe on the water as you kayak across Auckland harbour. Paddle from base shop on the water’s edge at Okahu Bay, less than 10 minutes from downtown Auckland. The paddle to Rangitoto takes about 75-minutes. Once on the Island, your guide will lead you on a 45-minute to 1-hour walk to the summit. On the way you’ll learn a bit about the amazing geology and flora and fascinating history of this iconic dormant volcano. At the top, you will get a 360-degree view of Auckland City and the inner harbour and other islands of the Hauraki Gulf. On a clear evening, the sunset from there is beautiful. The paddle back home under the stars with the lights of Auckland in the distance is a highlight of the tour. It is a wonderfully serene way to end the day. There’s a chance that you will see marine life on route including dolphins and penguins. You might even be lucky enough to see the leopard seal that sometimes sleeps on our ramp.

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

This 6-hour sunset tour is a classic kayaking adventure. You will embark on a 75-minute paddle across Auckland's Waitemata Harbour, followed by a 45-minute guided walk up to the crater of Rangitoto for a 360 degree vista of Auckland's skyline and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf.

What’s included?

  • Use of double sea kayak

  • All necessary specialist kayaking safety equipment

  • Experienced guide (with ratio of 1 guide per 8 kayakers)

  • A guided walk to the top of Rangitoto

  • Lunch

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Fergs Kayaks Auckland

About operator:

Welcome to Fergs, a great source of fun for all ages. We offer an extensive range of equipment for hire or purchase as well as kayaking tours to some of New Zealand’s most iconic locations. We're only 6km from the city centre with an amazing on-water location which means you can just hire and go! Whether you’re a family looking for a bit of fun on the weekend, an individual keen to take up a new sport, a school or corporate group wanting a different experience then Fergs is sure to have some exciting activities for you.

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