AUCKLAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 12 kayaking tours 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“Really enjoyed the evening, Paul and Conrad were knowledgeable and were keen for us to find the bioluminescence.”
Night kayak off Auckland’s North Shore to see bioluminescent plankton light the water, with easy lessons and all gear included.
“Such a cool experience! The guides were awesome and knowledgeable. The darkness really made for a fun adventure. And the big blue bioluminescence was a sight to see”
Paddle to Rangitoto at sunset, hike a volcanic summit, then return at night with BBQ and small-group guiding from Parnell.
“It was a once in a lifetime experience! Challenging with the winds, but our guide Tony was amazing and made sure we had a great and safe trip. He was very knowledgeable about local wildlife and geology.”
Kayak through Goat Island Marine Reserve in a Clearyak. All gear included, no experience needed, choose 30 or 60 minutes from Leigh.
“We booked for 2 adults but when we arrived were offered 2 seperate double kayaks. I guess we should have read the detail more carefully and just booked 1 as each kayak seats two people! You have the use of the kayak for 1 hour. Experience was a lot of fun, althouRead more”
Sea kayak to Rangitoto Island from Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour, with a guided summit hike and Kiwi BBQ on the shore.
“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”
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.
“I highly recommend you try kayaking with this company. They provided excellent gear and the trip to browns island was absolutely amazing. It was the perfect amount of paddling without being completely exhausting. The hike can be steep but it’s a very short hike and it’s worth it because of the view at the summit,”
Kayak Auckland at night to see Sea Sparkle glow from bioluminescent plankton, with safety gear and guided night stargazing included.
“Best day ever! We also got hot chocolate 😂 And it was my first time in a kajak. I just loved it! I felt super secured.”
Beginner-friendly sea kayaking to Motukorea (Browns Island) from St Heliers, with harbor views, bird life, and a volcanic cone to explore.
“Excellent day on the water kayaking with Ben and Hailey, panoramic views on the island”
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.
“We did not make it to the Browns Island as plan. We were novice and inexperience with the kayak that were used. The tour is probably more suitable for people with some kayaking experience in the sea but the tour guide Chris was friendly and helpful.”
Paddle from Auckland to Motukorea Island, climb an extinct volcanic summit, and enjoy small-group guidance, snacks, and big Gulf views.
“This whole experience was awesome! We actually ended up going on the Rangitoto kayaking trip because the Motukorea one fell through on the day we had planned, so they put us on the more expensive tour with no additional costs! They were so accommodating. We had Bennet as a tour guide and he was so…”
Two harbours, a gulf full of islands, and every day trip beyond the city.
