Okura River Kayak Hire

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Highlights

  • The Okura River Kayak Hire is ideal for families, a group of friends or workmates. The Long Bay – Okura Marine Reserve is bordered by protected native bush, council reserves, historic buildings, pa sites and is filled with natural wonders. You will explore the Okura Estuary and see some of NZ’s rarest seabirds. You are likely to see fish flying through the air and stingray as they cruise under your kayak. As the estuary is tidal, we organise the hire, so you are travelling with the tide and the water is flat. No rapids to contend with. The estuary is teeming with wildlife. On the way, look out for eel, heron and kingfisher amongst the mangroves. Then as the estuary widens, wonder at the stands of native bush and you’ll see tui, kingfisher, heron, pied stilts, oyster catchers, NZ dotterel and bar-tailed godwits, in and around the estuary. Canoe & Kayak are vocal supporters of this amazing region and your attendance with us helps support community projects.

Summary

The Okura River Kayak Hire is ideal for families, a group of friends or workmates. The Long Bay – Okura Marine Reserve is bordered by protected native bush, council reserves, historic buildings, pa sites and is filled with natural wonders. You will explore the Okura Estuary and see some of NZ’s rarest seabirds. You are likely to see fish flying through the air and stingray as they cruise under your kayak. As the estuary is tidal, we organise the hire, so you are travelling with the tide and the water is flat. No rapids to contend with. The estuary is teeming with wildlife. On the way, look out for eel, heron and kingfisher amongst the mangroves. Then as the estuary widens, wonder at the stands of native bush and you’ll see tui, kingfisher, heron, pied stilts, oyster catchers, NZ dotterel and bar-tailed godwits, in and around the estuary. Canoe & Kayak are vocal supporters of this amazing region and your attendance with us helps support community projects.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
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Why take this tour?

Allow two hours for this kayak tour. Self Guided Kayak Tours are run to suit tides. You decide the day and we’ll inform you of when the best time to paddle is. No previous experience is necessary, but a reasonable level of mobility and fitness is required. We will give you a comprehensive briefing on the kayaks, the area and where you are going. For inexperienced or rusty paddlers, we offer basic instruction. This kayak hire is suitable for children 11 years and over, although younger children over 5 are welcome if the conditions are suitable (each child must be accompanied by an adult). Child rates for under 14 years.

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What’s included?

  • Stable Sit-on-Top Kayaks, Paddles & Bouyancy Aids

  • A comprehensive briefing from our experienced qualified kayak guides

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

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

About operator:

Canoe & Kayak North Shore offers a variety of sea kayak training and tours in an area that is one of Auckland's best-kept secrets. Our guided tours operate just 20 minutes from Downtown Auckland. The Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve is home to an abundance of wildlife and historic sites. Stingray frequent the bay to feed, and resident rays Mertyl and Turtle are usually the first to pop by to say hello. The bay is also home to a number of rare seabirds, like the NZ dotterel, the variable oystercatcher and the godwit. We also cater to groups with tours to the historic Riverhead Tavern & Puhoi settlements.

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