City Scenes Waterfront Paddle

City Scenes Kayak Tour in Auckland - Explore the Waterfront

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from $82.36 per person

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Westhaven Marina
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; the operator's own terms differ, see the booking page
Operator terms: Auckland Sea Kayaks' own terms: cancel more than 48 hours before departure and a 25% admin fee is kept; inside 48 hours or on a no-show there is no refund. If the operator cancels, you get a full refund or a new date.
On board: Snacks included
Run by: Auckland Sea Kayaks

Overview

This two hour and thirty minute paddle with Auckland Sea Kayaks starts and finishes at the Westhaven Marina Boat Ramp on Westhaven Drive. You meet the group at Z Pier about ten minutes before the tour start time, then head out on the water for a tour themed around the city waterfront. The tour ends back at the same ramp, so there is no transfer to arrange at the end.

The trip explores Auckland from the water, with the operator supplying snacks along the way. Group numbers are capped at nine travellers for this experience. Because the tour needs good weather and a minimum number of bookings to run, the operator offers a different date or a full refund if it has to cancel for either reason.

It is an option for travellers who want a short outing on the water rather than a full day. It is not wheelchair accessible, and it is advised against for people with back problems. Beyond that, most travellers can participate, and the meeting point sits near public transportation. Confirmation comes through at the time of booking, and the cut-off times for cancellations and changes are based on the experience's local time in Auckland.

Where this tour sits among 4 tours in Harbour, City And Pub Paddles listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Riverhead Tavern Paddle$62.48
Coastal Brewery Kayak$67.59
City Scenes Waterfront Paddle (this tour)$82.36
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What's Included

Included

Snacks

Itinerary

Meet at Westhaven MarinaArrive at the Westhaven Marina Boat Ramp, Z Pier, ten minutes before the tour start time. The address is 79 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland 1011.
Kayak the waterfrontThe group heads out on the water for this city waterfront kayak experience. The full tour runs 2.5 hours.
Snack breakSnacks are included in the tour price and are provided during the trip.
Return to the rampThe activity ends back at the meeting point at Westhaven Marina.

What To Expect From The Tour

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

Dusk at an Auckland waterfront marina, yacht masts and warm city lights reflected on dark still water seen from low kayak height.

Getting there. The tour meets at the boat ramp at Z Pier, Westhaven Marina, and you should be there ten minutes before the start time. Pickup is not stated. The meeting point is near public transportation.
Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of nine travellers.
Snacks provided. Snacks are included in the price. Drinks are not mentioned.
Weather dependent. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, you will be offered a different date or a full refund, so keep some flexibility in your schedule.
Physical limits. The tour is not recommended for travellers with back problems, and it is not wheelchair accessible. Most travellers can participate, but anyone unsure should consider this before booking.
What to bring. A packing list is not given. Whatever you would normally want for a 2 hour 30 minute outing on the water is left to your own judgement.

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Common issues. Cancellations inside 24 hours of the start time get no refund and no changes are accepted, and the tour can also be called off if the weather is poor or the minimum number of travellers is not met, in which case you are offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund. It is not wheelchair accessible and not recommended for travellers with back problems.

Common Questions

How Long Is The City Scenes Kayak Tour?

The tour runs 2.5 hours. It starts and ends at the Westhaven Marina Boat Ramp.

Where Do I Meet The Tour?

Meet at the Westhaven Marina Boat Ramp, Z Pier, at 79 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland. Arrive ten minutes before the tour start time. The activity ends back at the same point.

Is Food Included?

Yes, snacks are included in the tour price. Drinks are not mentioned.

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

It is not wheelchair accessible and it is not recommended for travellers with back problems. That said, most travellers can participate. Anyone with specific mobility concerns should check with the operator before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

The booking page allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Auckland Sea Kayaks' own terms: cancel more than 48 hours before departure and a 25% admin fee is kept; inside 48 hours or on a no-show there is no refund. If the operator cancels, you get a full refund or a new date.

How Many People Are On The Tour?

The tour has a maximum of nine travellers.