Active, nature-loving travelers will enjoy this half-day kayaking excursion on Moke Lake, a short drive from Queenstown. With a small group you’ll be taken to the lake and given a thorough safety briefing and a map before enjoying free time to paddle at your own pace on the beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. Learn about the area from your guide during the bus journey. Refuel with refreshments after.

Enjoy an active yet relaxing time in nature
Escape the bustle of busy Queenstown for a while
Use of all necessary kayaking and safety equipment is included
Return transfers from Queenstown will be provided

What's Included

Transport from meeting point in Queenstown and return
Use of Kayaks, Paddles and Pumps
Life Jackets
Waterproof splash tops/jackets
Safety briefing and map
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

One Mile Car Park
130 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Please meet in the One Mile Creek Car Park. It is the left just before the roundabout!

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Max Weight 120kg
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Provider never showed up...

Holly_N, Feb 2024

Provider never showed up and unable to reach or leave a phone message. When called, the recording said "no one can take your call, call back later".

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hi, Thanks for your feedback, please allow me to share some important information to paint the full picture. “Provider never showed up” – This isn’t technically true. We did show up, at One Mile Creek, since you booked to be picked up at 9am from that location. However, unbeknown to our guide, you had decided to drive yourself to Moke Lake, where there is no cellphone signal to call you. So our Guide was waiting at the pick-up point for 30mins. When you called the office number, it had gone through to voicemail. Because the “office number” is actually the phone down on the waterfront at our other rentals location. Which by 10am, when you called was turned off because the waterfront had closed early due to poor weather - and all the customers for the day had already been notified. You were infact emailed, explaining the no-show situation, prior to trying to call us. I personally spoke to you and your partner and offered you a reschedule and several alternatives. We’re really sorry you missed out on your kayak experience, and we do our best to make the information as clear as possible, it was written down x3 times for you. But sadly sometimes customers make mistakes.

Lovely Family Kayaking Experience

Lan_N, Dec 2023

We had a wonderful family time kayaking at Moke Lake on 20Dec2023, after our original booking was canceled and rescheduled due to bad weather the week before. Our children age 11-16 really enjoyed the activity. The lake and surrounding mountains and farm lands were so beautiful like a picture. It was calm , peaceful and at ease. The morning tea was very nice and rewarding after 1.5h kayaking. Everything was well organised. The communication was very thorough. Thank You very much.

Excellent

John_T, Nov 2023

Great day. Good equipment and briefing. Communications regarding pick up was clear. Good knowledge of bird life and the eco system. Thank you. John

Relaxing and fun paddle day

Amitha_K, Jan 2023

Really fun kayaking trip with Ben. The drive to the lake was informative Re: scenery and history. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The paddle time was perfect, as was the biscuits and tea afterwards. We even had a chance to stop to observe some sheep! Really great day - and a nice relaxing activity to do while in Queenstown-Wakatipu!

Sooooooo Pretty!!!!!

YuenChing_M, Dec 2022

Pretty, pretty and pretty, we were kayaking inside the picture. Tour operator was so kind, preparing nice chocolate, tea and coffee.

Mesmerizing

Syed_Q, Nov 2022

McKenzie was an amazing host, my father experienced the kayaking experience for the first time and it was absolutely mesmerizing. If the weather is good the views are just stunning.

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