Great Barrier Island is a wonderful place to kayak either independently or with a guide. Kayaking at Great Barrier Island offers one of the best ways to discover the wild natural beauty of the island's coves, bays, inlets and wildlife. Kayakers often discover areas only accessible by sea and frequently come across sea life including whales, dolphins and penguins.
The West Coast usually offers the most sheltered kayaking on Great Barrier Island along with spectacular scenery. The inlets and bays of Port FitzRoy, Tryphena and Whangaparapara are all with in a three to four hour paddle away from campgrounds and general stores.
Kayak hire and tours are available on the island. If you are an experienced kayaker, explore the island at your leisure. Alternatively, regardless of your experience, take a guided kayak tour and discover the hidden secrets on the island with the safety of a certified instructor.
Aotea (Great Barrier Island) Kayaks offer a variety of kayak tours with certified instructors and kayak rentals:
Enjoy a two hour paddle around the sheltered bay and beaches of Tryphena Harbour.
Bring along a camera and during the stunning two to three hour paddle, capture sunset shots and keep an eye out for the possibility of spotting blue penguins.
Hire a kayak to get yourself around the sheltered bays of Port Fitzroy and discover many interesting features including tidal creeks, pioneer graveyards and WWII fortifications.