Auckland Kayak Tours

Rangitoto Island Kayak Tours

Sea kayaks pulled up beside the timber pier at Rangitoto Wharf, paddlers walking up the dark shingle toward the scoria slopes.

Two kayak tours, side by side on price and length. Both start at $139.16.

Both guided paddles to Rangitoto Island on this page cost $139.16 per person and run 6 hours 30 minutes, departing from St Heliers Bay. Groups are capped at 8 paddlers, the minimum age is 14, and each tour holds a 4.9 rating. The Sunset Paddle has 179 reviews and the Daytime Paddle 83. Weather decides whether a departure goes ahead.

Common Questions

How Much Does A Rangitoto Island Kayak Tour Cost?

Both tours cost $139.16 per person, and that is the only price on this page. The booking page shows free cancellation up to 24 hours before start; operator terms are stricter, so read them. The price does not vary by group size.

How Long Are The Rangitoto Island Kayak Tours?

Each tour runs 6 hours 30 minutes, or 390 minutes total. The Sunset Paddle spends about an hour and a half on the water each way. Paddling minutes for the Daytime Paddle are not stated.

What Should I Check Before Booking?

Each tour departs from St Heliers Bay and has a minimum age of 14. No hotel pickup. Free museum shuttle, pre-book, seats limited. Weather decides whether a departure goes ahead, so landing on the island is never guaranteed.

How Do I Choose Between The Sunset Paddle And The Daytime Paddle?

Both are rated 4.9, but the Sunset Paddle has 179 reviews against 83 for the Daytime Paddle. The two share the same price, duration, group cap of 8 and departure point, so the main difference is the time of day you paddle.

Compare The Two Kayak Tours Side By Side

TourLengthFromRatingMeal
Sunset Paddle to Rangitoto6 hours 30 minutes$139.16 per person★ 4.9 (179)Included
Daytime Paddle to Rangitoto6 hours 30 minutes$139.16 per person★ 4.9 (83)Included

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