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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

“This is an easy experience (perfect for first-time kayakers) that is absolutely stunning. Our tour guide was so excited to show us the bioluminescence- it was great to see! Even after years of being a tour guide, he still loves it just as much as the first time he saw it. The bioluminescence looks like…”

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

“It was very windy so that we could not go to Rangitoto as planned. We went to another vulcanic Island that was closer instead. We hiked to the top of the crater but it was a very short walk and not as long as climbing Rangitoto. It was very Read more”

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

“We had a beautiful day for kayaking and hiking! It's not for the faint of heart as the hiking portion can be strenuous at times, but it is definitely worth doing this tour. Lunch provided after the hike was delicious! We had an excellent tour guidRead more”

79 reviewsFrom $152.04by Auckland Sea Kayaks

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Auckland: Bioluminescence Kayak Tour with Guide - The 2-Hour Night Paddle: What the Evening Looks Like
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Auckland: Bioluminescence Kayak Tour with Guide

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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

“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…”

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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