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Kayaking Adventure: Explore Pigeon Island Wildlife
5.0
9 Ratings
Queenstown
Join a kayaking tour to explore a wildlife sanctuary that is off-limits to the general public. Without a kayak, reaching Pigeon Island is impossible. These islands offer a wonderful experience with abundant wildlife, beaches encircled by mountains, and a peaceful escape from the crowds.
Join a kayaking tour to explore a wildlife sanctuary that is off-limits to the general public. Without a kayak, reaching Pigeon Island is impossible. These islands offer a wonderful experience with abundant wildlife, beaches encircled by mountains, and a peaceful escape from the crowds.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 3CJC+F9 Glenorchy - After a full safety and equipment briefing on a secluded beach, we kayak across Lake Wakatipu to Pigeon Island. A bird sanctuary in the heart of the Southern Alps. We stop on the beach for morning/afternoon tea and a short walk where we hopefully see some of the flightless birds that call the island their home, before paddling…
- 3CJC+F9 Glenorchy - After a full safety and equipment briefing on a secluded beach, we kayak across Lake Wakatipu to Pigeon Island. A bird sanctuary in the heart of the Southern Alps. We stop on the beach for morning/afternoon tea and a short walk where we hopefully see some of the flightless birds that call the island their home, before paddling back along the wild shorelines overlooked by glaciers crowding the mountain peaks.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Guide
- Snacks
- Guide
Additional Information
- All participants must be able to speak English
- Not suitable for children under 8yrs old
- All participants must be able to speak English
- Not suitable for children under 8yrs old
Location
43 Camp Street
Camp Street
We meet outside the Marmolada Cafe on Camp Street
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
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(9 Ratings)
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580maevelyns
Feb 11, 2026
Gorgeous trip!! - The guide was so friendly and very engaging!! Beautiful sights and super cute weka birds.
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Brettscranton
Feb 1, 2026
Expert Guide - Our guide Marcus was amazing, .. offering expert kayaking operations and safety tips, interesting history of the glacier, lake, wildlife and vegetation, but more so was extraordinary with his hospitality, vast life experience and overall customer care. The lake was out of this world with its milky turquoise glacier flour, glass smooth surface, offering a once in a lifetime joyful trek. Cannot recommend this tour company enough.
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Victoria_r
Jan 25, 2026
Great experience :) - Amazing views and the host was great, the car ride to glenorchy was a good opportunity to see more of Queenstowns scenery and the kayaking was easy to pick up!
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Erin_f
Jan 22, 2026
Relaxing and beautiful kayak trip - This was a low key relaxing activity that brings you to a beautiful spot and gets you on the water. Everything was well organized. Safety measures were reviewed and Marcus was an excellent guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon. Even got up close to several Wekas on the island.
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Sirsilloo
Dec 31, 2025
Great experience for families esp with younger kids - I cannot say enough positive things about this. Rippled Earth is a small business set up in Queenstown managed by Sam. We were 9 individuals in our group and Sam and his team went above and beyond to pick us up from our hotel and took us for a kayaking trip to Pigeon Island. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend this especially if you are with younger children.
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Shirealan
Mar 1, 2025
A nice way to spend a Morning - A nice way to see another part of Queenstown. Not a long paddle but very scenic.
The guide was very helpful and informative.
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Racava
Feb 3, 2025
Great Experience - The weather was perfect (sunny and no wind), so kayaking to and from Pigeon Island was a dream. Our guide, Amanda, was informative and professional as well as very personable. Totally recommend this activity if you are looking for some serenity and relaxation close to Queenstown.
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Srinivasum2019
Jan 6, 2025
Fun excursion - Went as a family of 6 with 4 kids aging from 11-16. Was a fun experience to have the lake to ourselves and kayak to the island. We were picked up from Queenstown and the road is windy and bumpy but has great views. The owner and guide were very patient and I would highly recommend the trip
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