Things to do in Bay of Islands, North Island: The Best Kayaking & Canoeing

Nature Cruise With Kayaking to Waterfalls designed for all age's & great value, Perfect for first timers & experienced kayakers. A Safe whitewater experience with lots of wildlife, Boat Cruise, Local history & Great photo opportunities. We cruise on our vessel along our calm coastline up a meandering river where guests then transfer to kayaks to explore up close, paddle through mangrove forests or photograph a colony of sea birds that nest in trees hanging over the river, then onto our final destination where a waterfall drops into the sea. At the waterfall the fun & adrenaline starts, here even first timers can safely experience paddling in foaming white water or even kayak under the waterfall itself. We are an All Age Adventure with mother boat on hand: Our warm vessel is on hand to give you or family a rest if you need. We work hard & realise the importance of customer satisfaction, good value & having fun. 'Day Cruise & Kayak' Cruise operates at 11am. 'Twilight Safari" Cruise operates at 4pm. 'Night Safari' Cruise operates at 7pm. Our 7 Points of Difference: * Extreme Value * Safer, Boat on hand * More time for kayaking * Rest when you or your family want * Fast Sit on Kayaks that don't Trap you * Sit on kayaks allow you to go under the Waterfalls * Night Kayaking & Waterfalls is a brilliant NZ Experience!

We offer Boutique Sea Kayaking Tours in the beautiful Bay of Islands. White sand beaches, crystal clear blue waters and marine life galore. We always have time for a walk, snorkelling and a picnic lunch on a secluded beach. We also have Kayak Rentals and Multi-Day trips for the more adventurous and have a Rental Base at Otehei Bay with quality sit on top kayaks and paddle boards.

Our kayak shed is very easy to find , we are located opposite Kings road on the beach , only a few minutes walk from town centre . We are Paihia's FAVOURITE kayak rental and tour company , family owned for over 20 years offering not only KAYAKS but also BIKE hire , FISHING TACKLE hire , SMALL BOATS and CATAMARANS hire and specialise in MULTI DAY HIRAGE . Come and check us out when you are visiting Paihia in the beautiful BAY of ISLANDS .

We offer a range of guided kayak tours and hire options that cater to all experience levels and desire for adventure. Tours depart daily from our Beach Base and we have a tour to suit everyone. Explore the Waitangi Inlet on one of our Waterfall Tours and experience our enchanting mangrove forest, meet the local wildlife and be astounded by our horseshoe-shaped Haruru Waterfall or have an ocean paddling adventure exploring the Bays and Islands on our Coastal Discovery Tour. Our friendly guides will amaze you with beautiful Maori legends and local history and document your paddling experience with tour photos that we offer to you free of charge. Suitable for individuals and families through to large conference groups and cruise market.

Capture the magic of this classic single mast yacht as you sail around the aquatic playground of the bay of islands. Design your own day, your own custom built adventure, aboard this 14 meter fully equipped yacht which offers you the very best in quality, comfort and safety. Your experienced skipper and crew are on board to ensure you have a day to remember.

Slide silently & explore by paddle board mangrove forests, get up close to nesting sea birds or face to face with a roaring waterfall. Learn one of the worlds fastest growing sports, its easy with no experience necessary. We paddle safe calm waters & our charter boat takes you to the best locations being on hand if you need a rest. Private Guided Tours also available.

Fully catered kayak camping trips for 3, 7 or 10 days We provide sea kayaking tours and expeditions in Northland, New Zealand within the Bay of Islands and the surrounding outer coast. Instruction at both novice and advanced levels, is included. As one of the first sea kayak operators/outfitters in New Zealand - with over 29 years experience in this area - we continue to be passionate about our trips! Our trips are usually small groups and we can customise the experience. Count on delicious meals with local produce, the possibility of freshly caught seafood and baked desserts. We specialise in leading adventurous ocean kayaking trips! Technical paddling and deep water re-entry safety skills are taught on most trips. We get out to areas not visited by other tour operators. Rock gardening, sea caves and kayak surfing are available for those looking for additional challenge! Attention to detail...whether it be the meals we serve, our care for the environment, the equipment we provide or our risk management is always carefully carried out. Guides are First Aid and CPR trained and the head guides hold SKOANZ guides qualifications. Customised kayak trips can be arranged during the off season from May - November for group of any size.