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Goat Island Marine Reserve 30 or 60-Min Clearyak Kayak Rental

Clearyak Rental, 30 Or 60 Minutes

Goat Island Marine Reserve 30 or 60-Min Clearyak Kayak Rental

★ 4.8 84 reviews

from $72.13 per group

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Duration
30 or 60 minutes
Meeting point
Goat Island beach
Run by
Clearyak NZ

Overview

Goat Island Marine Reserve near the village of Leigh is where this rental takes place, and it puts you on the water in a Clearyak to explore the reserve. The team sets up right on the beach at 150 Goat Island Road, hands over all the equipment, and sends you out to paddle. You choose a 30 or 60 minute slot, and no previous kayak experience is needed. Clearyak runs in the warmer season only, with a December to February peak, so check the operator website before driving to Goat Island.

The Clearyak suits all tides, so the session runs regardless of where the tide sits, and each kayak seats two people with a weight limit of 100kg per person or 200kg per kayak. Minimum age is 3, and children under 12 ride with an adult. One reviewer enjoyed it so much that they said they would have booked longer, so the 60 minute option is worth considering.

Entry to the reserve itself is free, and this is a private activity, meaning only your group takes part. It is not wheelchair accessible, and travellers with back problems are advised to think twice. Expect to get wet up to the knees when launching, so bring a towel and a change of clothes.

What's Included

Included

  • All equipment provided

What To Bring

  • You will get wet up to your knees, so bring a towel and possibly a change of trousers/shorts
  • Bring warm clothes and a jacket if the weather is cool

Itinerary

  1. Meet at Goat Island beachArrive at 150 Goat Island Road, Leigh 0985, where the team is set up on the beach of Goat Island Marine Reserve.
  2. Collect your equipmentAll equipment is provided on the beach. Add a note to your booking beforehand if you are a beginner kayaker or swimmer or have any medical conditions.
  3. Paddle the reserveTake the Clearyak out on your 30 or 60 minute rental and explore the reserve.
  4. Return to the beachThe activity ends back at the same meeting point on the beach.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the experience, from what to wear to how busy the water gets.

Sea kayaks drifting over clear green water above a sandstone reef at Goat Island, paddlers seen from behind.
  • Getting wet. You will get wet up to the knees, so bring a towel and possibly a change of trousers or shorts. One reviewer suggested planning more time to spend on the beach as well.
  • Clothing. Bring warm clothes and a jacket if the weather is cool. A towel and a change of trousers or shorts for after the paddle are also advised.
  • Booking length. The rental comes in 30 or 60 minute options. One reviewer said that knowing how much they enjoyed it, they would have booked longer, so consider the full hour.
  • Crowds. One reviewer visited on a January weekend and found the small paddling area packed with people, with no separation between boats and swimmers. The same reviewer found few fish close in and better sightings further out near the boundary of where they were allowed to go.
  • Conditions check. Clearyak runs in the warmer season only, peaking December to February. Check the operator's website before you drive up, and check your email, including spam, on the morning of the booking. The experience depends on good weather, and cancelled sessions get a new date or a full refund.
$72.13from, per person
30 or 60 minutesduration
4.8across 84 guest reviews
  • Kayak seating. Each Clearyak seats two people. One reviewer booked for two adults and was given two separate double kayaks, so read the booking detail carefully before you book.
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Common issues. The activity is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems. Weather can force cancellation, though a different date or a full refund is offered when that happens. On one January weekend, the confined paddling area felt crowded and few fish were visible close in, with better sightings near the outer boundary.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Rental?

All kayaking equipment is provided on the beach at the meeting point. Entry to Goat Island Marine Reserve is free. It is a private activity, so only your group participates.

Where Does The Activity Start?

The team sets up on the beach at 150 Goat Island Road, Leigh 0985, New Zealand. The activity starts and ends at the same spot.

How Long Is The Rental?

You choose between 30 and 60 minutes on the water. One reviewer said they would have booked longer knowing how much they enjoyed it, so the 60 minute slot is worth considering.

Is It Suitable For Children And Beginners?

Yes. No previous kayak experience is required, the minimum age is 3, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the kayak. Pushchairs are accessible at the site and service animals are allowed. It is not wheelchair accessible, and travellers with back problems are advised against it. Add a note to your booking if you are a beginner kayaker or swimmer or have any medical conditions.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside 24 hours are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow local time. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you get a different date or a full refund.

Are There Weight Limits?

Yes. The limit is 100kg per person or 200kg total per Clearyak. Each kayak seats two people, so book one kayak per pair. The Clearyak is suitable in all tides.

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