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Kayak Trip By Moonlight

Code: OTD170

$110
Location: Auckland
For: 1 person

Valid for 12 months
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Imagine quietly paddling across a glassy calm sea with the lights of Auckland city as your backdrop... This evening kayak tour will take you to Browns Island, a small volcanic island close to Auckland city. You'll enjoy a picnic supper served on the summit, plus the novelty of kayaking at night.

St Heliers Beach (about 10 minutes from the city centre) is where you will meet your guide for your briefing and instruction. You'll be outfitted with a paddle jacket (wind and waterproof), sprayskirt and buoyancy vest.

The double kayaks you will use are stable and easy to paddle. We head away from the beach around 6.00pm and paddle around Achilles Point and across to Browns Island which takes about 1.25 hours at an easy pace.

We land at Crater Bay at the back of the island and take a short but steep 10-minute walk to the summit to watch the sun set over Auckland whilst enjoying a picnic supper.

After the sun has disappeared, the kayaks are fitted with night-lights and you are each given a high powered flashlight. Paddling at night is an amazing feeling, and the lights of Auckland make a great backdrop as you make your way back to St Heliers where you arrive around 10.30pm.

The distance is fine for novice kayakers and we maintain the highest safety standards possible.

This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Venue:

Browns Island is located in the Waitemata Harbour (Auckland's Harbour). We depart from St Heliers Beach, approximately 10 minutes from the CBD.

Session Length

You will meet at St Heliers which is a short taxi ride from the CBD. Trip runs on demand with a minimum of 4 people

Guidelines:

You must be at least 13 years of age and of reasonable fitness to enjoy this experience.

Numbers:

The price quoted is for one person. There will be a maximum of 16 and a minimum of four participants. There will be one instructor for every 8 clients.

Spectators:

There is no possibility for spectators on this experience.

Weather:

Rain and wind affect this experience. If the weather is not suitable for your kayaking trip we will call you to postpone to a later date or cancel. If you have any doubts about the activity going ahead, please call us.

Other Info:

Our staff are qualified to 'Sea Kayak Operators Association Guide' level or equivalent. All have outdoor first aid qualifications and are very experienced kayakers. We use excellent equipment that is well maintained.