Half-Day Guided Kayak Trip

$160 per person

Awaroa is the perfect base to start a half-day sea kayak adventure. We have immediate access to the Tonga Island Marine Reserve and the Awaroa Lagoon, both offering top-class sea kayaking with a remote feel not experienced in the southern end of the park. The marine reserve trip explores the bays south of Awaroa where we view stunning granite sea cliffs, view marine life thriving in a pristine marine ecosystem, and sea birds diving and foraging for food. The lagoon offers sheltered paddling conditions with stunning scenery, secluded beaches, the chance to see eagle rays feeding on the seafloor, and a range of sea birds feeding on the sandy banks.

Where we go and what we see will depend on the weather and tides of the day. Our guides are more experienced than anyone working in this part of the park and strive to deliver the best possible trip they can on the day. Bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment, especially in the peak season (December – February).

All of our guided kayak trips last for 3-3.5 hours, including a pre-trip safety briefing and a 20-30 minute stop on a secluded beach. We break up the trip by the guide providing interesting commentary at notable points of interest along the way. The trips include hot drinks and snacks on the beach, as well as photographs taken by the guide throughout the trip. No experience is required for any of our trips, but we do enforce a minimum age of 12 years.

Cancellation policy
We understand that holiday plans can change. If you decided to cancel your trip 5 days or more prior to your trip, we will charge no cancellation fee. Cancellations made within 5 days of your trip incur a 50% fee, and cancellations on the day or no-shows will be charged the full trip price.