Day sea kayak tour Rangitoto Island: Explore Auckland's landmark with wildlife and volcano walk

Experience a thrilling sea kayak tour to Rangitoto Island in Auckland. Explore volcanic landscapes, encounter wildlife, and enjoy panoramic city views. Book now!

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Sea Kayaks - Paddle a sea kayak to Rangitoto Island, the largest and youngest volcano in Auckland, and a prominent landmark of the region, as the sun sets over Auckland and the Waitakere Ranges. Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from central Auckland (Auckland Museum) is available upon request. After a safety briefing and paddling…
What's Included
  • Top quality sea kayak equipment
  • Small friendly groups
  • Experienced guides
  • Suitable for people with little or no kayaking experience
  • Tea and coffee
  • Fully catered with BBQ lunch
What's Not Included
  • N/A
Additional Information

Embark on an adventure in the Auckland region and view the city from a unique vantage point.
Journey across the Waitemata harbour, known as ‘sparkling waters’, where you might encounter wildlife like Little Blue Penguins and Cooks Petrels.
Upon reaching Rangitoto Island, the largest and youngest of Auckland’s volcanoes, you’ll begin a relaxed 1-hour…

Location
Auckland Sea Kayaks
Tamaki Drive
Meetup: St Heliers central boat ramp 384 Tamaki Drive, Auckland. We do offer a free city pick up from the Atrium Auckland Museum and this needs to be communicated to us at time of booking see https://www.aucklandseakayaks.co.nz/city-pick-up-location/
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ingrid_s
Apr 25, 2025
Ingrid S Likes Auckland - Great day out & a must do when in Auckland. Love the great outdoors so a great way to see & experience Auckland.
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Michelle_c
Mar 24, 2025
Great Guide, Great Day - Our guide Daniel was terrific. Based on the condition of the water and incoming rain, he provided us with an alternative option for our kayak trip to avoid rough water. We headed to Browns Island where we hiked to see inside the old volacano crater. Afterward, we paddled back to a private beach area and enjoyed a delicious lunch. The paddle back was difficult but short. Had we headed to Rangitoto Island, it would have been very difficult. Thanks to Daniel for making the best of our excursion!
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978c_liab
Mar 20, 2025
Discover Auckland differently - The Brown Island excursion was magnificent! We were originally supposed to go to Rangitoto, but we had to change our destination because of the wind. We were not disappointed, quite the opposite. The island was magnificent and the view from its summit over Auckland Bay was incredible! Ben, our guide, was very knowledgeable and full of good energy. The barbecue was so good! I found it incredible to discover such a wild place near Auckland, I really recommend it 100%.
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417ramseyc
Mar 20, 2025
Best tour ever!!! - Our adventure was so incredible!! Keyateleeanne was so easy to ask questions to, and we learned so much about the island and NZ! Keyateleeanne was such an awesome guide to chat with as we explored! So glad we got to go on this tour! Would highly recommend kayaking, hiking, or maybe even mini golfing with Keyateleeanne!
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Stellay709
Mar 20, 2025
A wonderful tour with an awesome guide! - I cannot give enough compliments to our wonderful tour guide, k8l31ghn! She was so great at answering our questions (each and every one), and made me feel comfortable as a beginning kayaker. It was really cool to have a young woman like k8l31ghn as a guide, and she really helped us think of fun things to do in Auckland for our last night! Thank you k8l31ghn!
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Merim493
Mar 20, 2025
Incredible experience! - Kaiyghtlyieghnn was an incredible tour guide! We had so much fun today as more beginner kayakers. Our guide, Kaiyghtlyieghnn, was so knowledgeable about the area and answered all of our many questions! Her company was so wonderful and made our last day in NZ so much better. Thank you, Kaiyghtlyieghnn!
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Annikabj7808xu
Mar 20, 2025
We had so much fun, amazing tour guide - Kaightlynn was such a great tour guide! We had had an absolute blast with her even tho most of our group was beginner kayakers . She was so funny to chat with and had many answers and stories for our many questions!
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Clint
Mar 18, 2025
Highly recommend!!!! - Everything was perfect thanks to our amazing guide Daniel! He was kind, patient, knowledgeable, fun, and a great cook!
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238spencerl
Mar 10, 2025
Five stars! - The tour was great! Only been here for a few days, but this was my favorite experience in New Zealand! My guide Ben was awesome—very fun and knowledgeable to answer all of my questions about kayaking and Rangitoto island.
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Juliecy6899po
Mar 8, 2025
Highly recommend to see natural Auckland! - This is the perfect tour for anyone interested in seeing the natural sights while in Auckland. Ben, the guide was amazing with his knowledge of Rangitoto Island / Auckland and was helpful in trying to answer all our questions. You do need a moderate level of fitness to complete the tour, but do not worry, you are supported all the way!
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From $146
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).