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Bay of Islands Waterfall Explorer Kayaking Tour
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Experience nature is at its best on a 40-minute Bay of Islands cruise followed by a kayak excursion. Paddle past mangrove forests to a wondrous waterfall, with the option to depart in the morning, afternoon or at sunset. If you’d like, opt for a paddleboard instead. You’ll view birdlife and learn the cultural history of the Maori people with commentary by a knowledgeable guide.
- Bay of Islands cruise and kayak trip
- Explore the coastline and mangroves
- Paddle a kayak or paddleboard
- Hear informative narration from the guide
What's Included
- Kayaking
- Local Maori Knowledge and history commentary
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1 Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi 0293, New Zealand
Please go over the waitangi bridge & Right where you will see our wharf. (right next to Yacht Club)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Able to cater for cruise ship clients
- All passenger weights over 130kg MUST be advised at time of booking
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Pearlquan
It was a great Kayak Tour... Kade was a wonderful guide and it was nice that it was only 5 people in the group.
The company does need to update the description about the tour because it says it was a 40 minute boat tour and then some kayaking.
It was actually kayaking from the start point to the Waterfall and back. It was a nice kayaking trip... fairly easy.
Thanks for the great tour Kade!
Reviews
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Pearlquan, Apr 2024
It was a great Kayak Tour... Kade was a wonderful guide and it was nice that it was only 5 people in the group.
The company does need to update the description about the tour because it says it was a 40 minute boat tour and then some kayaking.
It was actually kayaking from the start point to the Waterfall and back. It was a nice kayaking trip... fairly easy.
Thanks for the great tour Kade!
Jojo_B, Mar 2024
This is a simple and fun activity to do solo or with family. Our boat had 9 (including me, the solo-ist) and it all went really smooth. We started out moving a bit slow through the waters while the driver talked about history which was really cool. We were able to tuck our kayaks under some trees and find a really cool spot. We then headed over to the waterfall area. The falls are not enormous but its fun. Driver was super helpful and informative.
Reynaldo_G, Feb 2024
Had a wonderful, relaxing experience and enjoyed our guides information about the area and wildlife. Had excellent instructions and felt safe, had fun and highly recommend.
Ann_R, Feb 2024
Beautiful setting for an easy relaxed Kayak . Guide was helpful and very friendly .
Slight issue with the timings being changed the day before but wasn’t a problem but could have been as needed to be back for cruise ship departure.
Ashlee_k, Jan 2023
It was really fun and awesome experience, amazing hosts and will recommend to friends and family to head down
Natalie_P, Apr 2021
Very disappointing we booked weeks before our trip and our booking was confirmed then a week later it was cancelled. The tour company then contacted us and said the had space for us so we re-booked, then at 10.30pm the night before our trip we got a message saying it had again been cancelled. So we had to rush around the next morning to book a different trip to do on that day. Definitely would NOT recommend.
Joseph F, Feb 2017
Ben our tour guide was great, really got us all to know each other and we all had a lot of fun. The kayaking and waterfalls are great Would highly recommend
Angela L, Jan 2017
I went on this trip with 4 friends and we all had a great time! the guides seemed excited to show us around and were willing to answer questions and help us out. The area is also lovely.
Toshiaki T, Jan 2016
Kayak itself, it was really fun for us Guide also has humor it was kind of nice guy.
But discontent is two.
One
Why was not there Japanese guide?
Two
I have dropped into the river an important video camera from canoe. We were promised that the guide search later. I handed to him E-mail address also I am waiting for reply, but he still has not reply me. Please sure find out because it is a video camera that precious memories are jammed.
Please again be sure to find out.
Response from Host, Jan 2016
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your overall tour experience. Although many of our tour operators employ multi-lingual guides, this particular tour supplier unfortunately does not currently offer a Japanese-speaking tour guide. Additionally, it is always recommend that all valuables are secured prior to the adventure to ensure they are not damaged or lost. Our tour guides have dived down where you reported your camera was dropped into the river at no additional cost to you, but unfortunately they have not be able to locate your camera. We appreciate you booking with us and wish you Happy Travels for the future!
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