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Goat Island Marine Reserve Clearyak Experience: View Diverse Marine Life Through Glass Canoe
4.8
74 Ratings
Leigh
Paddle your 100% glass canoe over stunningly clear waters where you’ll see a variety of fish swimming just below your Clearyak at Goat Island Marine Reserve, a popular tourist destination in New Zealand.
Paddle your 100% glass canoe over stunningly clear waters where you’ll see a variety of fish swimming just below your Clearyak at Goat Island Marine Reserve, a popular tourist destination in New Zealand.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Goat Island Marine Reserve - Our team can be found on the beach beneath the Pohutukawa tree at Goat Island. You can park at the hilltop and take a brief walk down. Alternatively, use the loading zone to drop off passengers at the bottom of the hill before parking at the top.
- Goat Island Marine Reserve - Our team can be found on the beach beneath the Pohutukawa tree at Goat Island. You can park at the hilltop and take a brief walk down. Alternatively, use the loading zone to drop off passengers at the bottom of the hill before parking at the top.
What's Included
- All equipment provided
- All equipment provided
What's Not Included
- 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.
- 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.
Additional Information
- No previous kayak experience is required
- Minimum age 3 years old. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the kayak.
- Weight limit 100kg per person or 200kg total per Clearyak
- Clearyak is suitable in all tides
- IMPORTANT : Customers must check their email including spam & our top website banner in the morning of your…
- No previous kayak experience is required
- Minimum age 3 years old. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the kayak.
- Weight limit 100kg per person or 200kg total per Clearyak
- Clearyak is suitable in all tides
- IMPORTANT : Customers must check their email including spam & our top website banner in the morning of your experience to ensure we’re operating.
- Please add a note in your booking if you’re a beginner kayaker, swimmer or have any medical conditions
Location
150 Goat Island Road
Goat Island Road
Our team will be set up on the beach of Goat Island Marine Reserve, Leigh.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(74 Ratings)
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Sanniya-khan
Nov 2, 2025
Amazingly beautiful - We had such a great experience! The attendant prepared us really well before kayaking, which was reassuring since most of us were beginner swimmers. The whole ride was calm and serene, sunshine above, crystal-clear water below, and even a few friendly fish along the way.
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Annemarieo827
Nov 1, 2025
Really cool! - Such a fun activity! The owner was really friendly and helpful, the price was reasonable and the experience was magical! Definitely recommended 👌
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Deonh52
Oct 18, 2025
ClearYak is the Goat-Go Kip !! - Kip was awesome. He was so knowledgeable and always willing to assist. We had an amazing time. Going back in a few weeks for a bit of snorkelling.
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Jennifer_p
Mar 25, 2025
Beautiful location and fun activity! - The pictures don’t do this experience justice! It’s an incredibly beautiful spot and we had so much fun exploring in the kayaks, looking at the fish, etc. Would highly recommend!
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358daneb
Mar 22, 2025
Worth every dollar! - Had the best time exploring Goat Island and it's with thanks to Kip who made it so effortless and fun. Really enjoyed our time out on the water and big thank you to Kip, you're the man!
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Gddining
Mar 15, 2025
A Great Day On The Water... - We had our daughter & her partner over from the UK & we hired two clear kayaks. The conditions were ideal & Pip, the operator, went above & beyond in ensuring we had a safe & enjoyable time. We spent over an hour on the water & loved every minute. Many thanks to Pip for his friendly & attentive attitude & we'd have no hesitation in doing this activity again.
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Christophert2647
Mar 9, 2025
Clearyak 10/10 - Amazing marine reserve with heaps of fish. Great service and friendly staff that provided helpful tips on where to go and what could be seen.
Would recommend this to anyone visiting the area
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O7121eqtamarah
Mar 8, 2025
Beautiful, fun, safe, great support! - Not really knowing what to expect, we talked with Kip on the beach. He explained everything very well and was super genial. He set us up in the kayaks, explained safety and boundaries, and provided info on where we might have the best viewing. We had a super fun paddle, the kayaks are so stable. Saw some really big snapper. Kip came out to check on us once and took a group photo which was fun. At the end he took care of everything and we have a great memory of our Clearyak excursion!!
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Pattyc956
Mar 2, 2025
Clear kayak - An hour on the clear kayak at goat island.... it was wonderful!
The staff were fantastic, so helpful and friendly.... simple things like remembering your name when chatting.
The water is crystal clear and we were able to see the marine life clearly.... one kayaker called out as they saw a stingray.
My arms are aching so also good exercise!
Might return before I go home...... it is highly recommended.
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J6023jdcolinm
Oct 2, 2025
Disappointing - We were so looking forward to our experience on the clear yak canoe at goat island. Unfortunately we were not informed that the trip was cancelled. We waited and after looking on the website realised that this was the case. The weather was perfect so was confused.
So disappointing. Very bad communication.
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