AUCKLAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 12 canoes & kayaks most worth a day of your Auckland trip, with the prices, run times and the operator behind each one.
Kayak Auckland’s Sea Sparkle under stars on a small-group night tour. Watch bioluminescent plankton glow with each paddle stroke.
Most Popular“The bioluminescent plankton were amazing to see glowing at night along with the bright stars. The guides Paul and Millie were amazing and very knowledgeable!”
Night kayak off Auckland’s North Shore to see bioluminescent plankton light the water, with easy lessons and all gear included.
“Incredible activity. Calm water and saw lots of bioluminescent. Our guide Paul was absolutely amazing.”
Paddle to Rangitoto at sunset, hike a volcanic summit, then return at night with BBQ and small-group guiding from Parnell.
“It’s 5 k each way very scenic and a great way to see the island and the beautiful sunset with a BBQ . Elle was a first class guide”
Sea kayak to Rangitoto Island from Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour, with a guided summit hike and Kiwi BBQ on the shore.
“Great day out & a must do when in Auckland. Love the great outdoors so a great way to see & experience Auckland.”
Paddle Auckland waters at night for a 2-hour bioluminescence kayak tour. See glowing plankton with a small-group guide.
“loved the kayaking on the ocean at night”
Paddle from Auckland to Motukorea/Browns Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Small group, gear included, summit hike, and island refreshments.
“Everything was perfect. My sister and I had an amazing experience from the kayaking, snack, and hike around browns island.”
Kayak Auckland at night to see Sea Sparkle glow from bioluminescent plankton, with safety gear and guided night stargazing included.
“This was a great experience for us coming from the northern hemisphere. Not only was seeing the bioluminescence amazing but we got to learn more about why it was available to see when we visited. And we also got a little stargazing lesson too which was exciting because we got to see the Milky Way…”
Beginner-friendly sea kayaking to Motukorea (Browns Island) from St Heliers, with harbor views, bird life, and a volcanic cone to explore.
“I had a great day out paddling to and exploring browns island. Our guide Legend was a Legend, very knowledgeable, answering any questions we had. Would 100% recommend this tour.”
Paddle Auckland at night from St Mary’s Bay past the Sky Tower glow and Harbour Bridge, with snacks, gear, and a small-group guide.
“I had an amazing time on this night kayaking tour! Seeing Auckland lit up at night from the water was absolutely beautiful and such a unique perspective of the city. The guides were fantastic—fun, knowledgeable, and made the whole experieRead more”
Night kayak on Auckland’s inner harbour. See the Harbour Bridge, Sky Tower and skyline reflections in a small-group 2-hour tour.
Kayak to Browns Island (Motukorea) in Auckland: volcano tales, Māori pā remnants, Barnard flight trials, and wildlife views.
“Both my friend and I were in awe of our instructors wealth of knowledge of the area and the story behind it, would highly recommend this experience to anyone considering the Kay’s king experience”
Paddle from Auckland to Motukorea Island, climb an extinct volcanic summit, and enjoy small-group guidance, snacks, and big Gulf views.
“This activity was amazing!! Our guide, Daniel was so kind and informative. He was such a big help in getting us set up in our kayak and getting to go. The kayak ride was about an hour there and back, and it was smooth water so it wasn’t difficult. The island was GORGEOUS. We hiked…”
Two harbours, a gulf full of islands, and every day trip beyond the city.
