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12 Best Canoes & Kayaks In 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.

12 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Auckland

Auckland: Night Kayak Tour in Glowing Bioluminescent Waters - From sunset briefing to 75 minutes on the water
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Auckland: Night Kayak Tour in Glowing Bioluminescent Waters

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1.Auckland: Night Kayak Tour in Glowing Bioluminescent Waters

Kayak Auckland’s Sea Sparkle under stars on a small-group night tour. Watch bioluminescent plankton glow with each paddle stroke.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“A wonderful short tour to end the day. We were picked up from central Auckland and driven out to a beautiful beach. As the night fell, we took the kayaks out for a short paddle and immediately started seeing the bioluminescent plankton. Our guide gave a good overview of the phenomenon and we had some…”

259 reviews2 hoursFrom $56by Social Nature Movement

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Bioluminescence Kayak Tour - Est. 1994 - Long Bay–Okura Marine Reserve at Night: What the Paddle Feels Like
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Bioluminescence Kayak Tour – Est. 1994

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2.Bioluminescence Kayak Tour – Est. 1994

Night kayak off Auckland’s North Shore to see bioluminescent plankton light the water, with easy lessons and all gear included.

★ 4.0

“Kayaking was fun however the glow Of the water was underwhelming to my husband… and we could Not get photos and videos like we would have expected! However guides were both very friendly”

187 reviewsFrom $73.85by Canoe & Kayak Adventures

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Sunset kayak tour to Rangitoto Island - Meeting in Parnell at 4:00 pm: The Timing That Matters
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Sunset kayak tour to Rangitoto Island

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3.Sunset kayak tour to Rangitoto Island

Paddle to Rangitoto at sunset, hike a volcanic summit, then return at night with BBQ and small-group guiding from Parnell.

★ 5.0

“Strenuous but incredible views and experiences. Would definitely recommend. Our guide Daniel was also great and very knowledgeable about the area.”

168 reviewsFrom $152.04by Auckland Sea Kayaks

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Day sea kayak tour Rangitoto Island - Pickup, timing, and the pest-free gear ritual (don’t skip this)
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Day sea kayak tour Rangitoto Island

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4.Day sea kayak tour Rangitoto Island

Sea kayak to Rangitoto Island from Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour, with a guided summit hike and Kiwi BBQ on the shore.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Daniel was terrific. Based on the condition of the water and incoming rain, he provided us with an alternative option for our kayak trip to avoid rough water. We headed to Browns Island where we hiked to see inside the old volacanRead more”

79 reviewsFrom $152.04by Auckland Sea Kayaks

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Motukorea / Browns Island Sea Kayak Journey - Start at Auckland Sea Kayaks (Parnell) and get set up
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Motukorea / Browns Island Sea Kayak Journey

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Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour - Safety and comfort: life jacket time, calm pacing, and small-group control
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Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

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7.Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

Kayak Auckland at night to see Sea Sparkle glow from bioluminescent plankton, with safety gear and guided night stargazing included.

★ 5.0

“An amazing experience with an equally amazing staff. A must do excursion if you visit New Zealand. A beautiful, natural, breathtaking opportunity to kayak under beautiful stars, all while seeing plankton’s incredible bioluminescence glow!”

31 reviewsFrom $68.26by Social Nature Movement

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Auckland: Browns Island (Motukorea) Sea Kayak Tour - St Heliers Beach: the safety-first start that helps beginners relax
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Auckland: Browns Island (Motukorea) Sea Kayak Tour

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Auckland City Lights Night Kayaking Tour - Stop 1: Auckland Harbour Bridge Up Close and Vector Light Moments
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Auckland City Lights Night Kayaking Tour

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9.Auckland City Lights Night Kayaking 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.

★ 5.0

“Bennett was awesome!! Professional, welcoming, funny, and knowledgeable! He took care of everything from jackets/windbreakers to tea and treats. He kept us safe, at ease, and engaged. It was a great experience to see Auckland light up at night. Fun activity and beautiful night!”

21 reviewsFrom $83.78by Auckland Sea Kayaks

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Browns Island Motukorea Sea Kayak Tour - Stop 1: St Heliers to the Hauraki Gulf Views (About 1 Hour)
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Browns Island Motukorea Sea Kayak Tour

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11.Browns Island Motukorea Sea Kayak Tour

Kayak to Browns Island (Motukorea) in Auckland: volcano tales, Māori pā remnants, Barnard flight trials, and wildlife views.

★ 5.0

“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”

9 reviewsFrom $93.09by Social Nature Movement

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Auckland: Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour to Motukorea Island - Getting there without hassle: St Heliers meeting point and optional pickup
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Auckland: Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour to Motukorea Island

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12.Auckland: Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour to Motukorea Island

Paddle from Auckland to Motukorea Island, climb an extinct volcanic summit, and enjoy small-group guidance, snacks, and big Gulf views.

★ 5.0

“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…”

6 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $116by Auckland Sea Kayaks

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