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2-Day Waiheke Island Sea Kayak Tour

2-Day Waiheke Island Kayak

2-Day Waiheke Island Sea Kayak Tour

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Duration
2 days
Meeting point
Maraetai Boat Ramp
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
Meal
Meal included
Run by
Social Nature Movement

Overview

This two-day trip from Social Nature Movement runs to Waiheke Island, starting from Maraetai Public Boat Ramp at 10:00. The group meets at the ramp, sorts out clothing and equipment, and gets instruction on how to handle the kayak before setting off. Day one is spent largely on and around Waiheke, with about twelve hours accounted for on the island itself.

The overnight stop is at Poukaraka Flats campground in Whakanewha Regional Park, where glamping accommodation is supplied along with the essentials, so travellers arrive, relax and leave without hauling gear. The visit to Whakanewha runs about two hours, and the itinerary also includes a stop at Batch Winery, roughly two hours, before the return leg on day two from Waiheke back to Maraetai. A two-hour stretch on the Hauraki Gulf is listed as part of the route.

Dinner is included, as are the kayak, paddle and life jacket, plus the luxury camping accommodation. The group is capped at sixteen travellers and most people can take part, though the tour is not wheelchair accessible. It suits visitors who want an overnight trip that combines paddling and a winery visit, and who can be flexible if weather forces a change of plan.

What's Included

Included

  • Dinner
  • Life jacket, kayak, paddle
  • Luxury Camping Accomodation

Itinerary

  1. Meet at Maraetai Boat RampMeet at Maraetai Public Boat Ramp for a 10:00 start. Clothing and equipment are organised here, and the group learns how to use the kayaks before departing.
  2. Explore Waiheke IslandAdmission is free.
  3. Whakanewha Regional ParkTwo hours at the regional park. Glamping at Poukaraka Flats campground is provided, with all essentials supplied.
  4. Batch Winery visitAround two hours at Batch Winery. Admission is included, and the winery stop is linked with the campground stay on the itinerary.
  5. Day two: Waiheke to MaraetaiOn day two the group paddles back from Waiheke to Maraetai, listed with one stop along the way. The tour ends back at the original meeting point.
  6. Hauraki GulfA two-hour stretch on the Hauraki Gulf is listed as part of the route. Accommodation and meals are not included for this portion.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points are worth knowing before you book this overnight paddle.

$1,008.18from, per person
2 daysduration
16guests at most
  • Getting there. The tour starts and finishes at Maraetai Public Boat Ramp, Maraetai 2018. There is no stated pickup, so check the booking page for transport options before assuming anything. Arriving a little before 10:00 gives time for the equipment and safety run-through.
  • What is included. Dinner, the kayak, paddle and life jacket, and the glamping accommodation at Poukaraka Flats are all covered. The winery admission is also included. Breakfast and lunch are not stated, so plan and budget for those yourself.
  • Fitness and pace. Most travellers can participate. Instruction at the ramp covers the basics before you set off, so prior kayak experience is not stated as a requirement. Anyone unsure can raise it with the operator beforehand.
  • Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of sixteen travellers. The trip needs a minimum number of bookings to go ahead. If the minimum is not met, a different date, a different experience, or a refund is offered.
  • Weather dependence. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, travellers are offered a different date or a full refund, so keep some flexibility in your schedule around the booked dates.
A guide's hands adjusting a plain lifejacket buckle on a paddler shown from the shoulders down, blurred sandy beach and kayak behind.
  • What to bring. A packing list is not given beyond the supplied essentials at the campground. Meals other than dinner are not stated as provided, so plan food accordingly. Check with the operator beforehand if you are unsure what to pack.
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Common issues. The trip is weather-dependent, and poor conditions mean a rearranged date or a refund rather than the tour you planned. It also requires a minimum number of travellers, so low bookings can cause cancellation with an alternative date, a different experience, or a refund offered. Wheelchair users cannot take part, and anyone hoping for hotel pickup should check the booking page first, since only the Maraetai ramp is given as the meeting point. Refunds are not given for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Dinner, the kayak, paddle and life jacket, and luxury camping accommodation at Poukaraka Flats campground are all included. Admission to Batch Winery is also covered. The campground essentials are supplied so you can arrive, relax and leave.

Do I Need To Pay Extra For The Winery Or Park Entry?

Admission to Batch Winery is included. Waiheke Island and Whakanewha Regional Park are free to enter. Meals other than dinner are not stated as included, so bring money or food for those.

Where Does The Tour Start And Is There Pickup?

Everyone meets at Maraetai Public Boat Ramp, Maraetai 2018, for a 10:00 start, and the tour ends back at the same point. Pickup is not stated. Check the live booking page for transport details before booking.

Is The Tour Suitable For Beginners Or People With Limited Mobility?

Most travellers can participate, and kayak instruction is given at the ramp before you set off. However, it is a two-day paddle and the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Anyone with concerns about mobility or fitness should raise them with the operator before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 10:00 start for a full refund. Inside 24 hours, no refund is given and changes are not accepted. Weather cancellations come with a different date or a full refund, and if the minimum traveller number is not met, you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.

How Big Is The Group And What Should I Bring?

The maximum group size is sixteen travellers. A packing list is not given, though dinner and the campground essentials are supplied, so cover any other meals or personal items yourself. Check with the operator if in doubt.

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