Kayaking & Canoeing at RedBalloon NZ

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Sea Kayak With Fur Seals For 2 Description: On the day of your kayak experience, you will first meet with one of our experienced guides. Here we will decide which part of the pristine peninsula we should explore. This will depend on a number of factors including weather conditions, movement of the wildlife and the experience level of the paddlers on the day. Then its into the Landrover Defender as we drive to our kayak launch location. Here your SKOANZ qualified sea kayak guide will give you a safety briefing before teaching you some basic paddling techniques. Now that you are comfortable in your top of the range kayak, it is time to start the adventure. You`ll be guaranteed fur seal sightings and chance encounters with other marine life. The focus, however, will be on the fur seal colony. You will be captivated by the everyday activities of the seals as they hunt octopus from the sea floor, bask on the rocks and swim playfully around your kayak. After this, you will set off back to the launch location to end a wonderful day on the water.... Read More about the "Sea Kayak With Fur Seals For 2 " on the RedBalloon Days NZ Website

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Kayak Trip For A Day (north Island) Description: 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), sprayshirt and buoyancy vest. The double kayaks you will use are stable and easy to paddle. We head away from the beach around 10.00am and paddle across to Rangitoto Island, a distance of around 5 kilometres, which takes about 1.25 hours at an easy pace. You enjoy a lovely morning tea on arrival at the island before the scenic hour long climb to the summit and lunch (BYO). You explore some lava caves on the return walk before heading back to St Heliers Beach. The distance is fine for novice kayakers and we maintain the highest safety standards possible.... Read More about the "Kayak Trip For A Day (north Island) " on the RedBalloon Days NZ Website

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Kayak Trip For A Day (auckland) Description: 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), sprayshirt and buoyancy vest. The double kayaks you will use are stable and easy to paddle. We head away from the beach around 10.00am and paddle across to Rangitoto Island, a distance of around 5 kilometres, which takes about 1.25 hours at an easy pace. You enjoy a lovely morning tea on arrival at the island before the scenic hour long climb to the summit and lunch (BYO). You explore some lava caves on the return walk before heading back to St Heliers Beach. The distance is fine for novice kayakers and we maintain the highest safety standards possible.... Read More about the "Kayak Trip For A Day (auckland) " on the RedBalloon Days NZ Website

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Sea Kayak Unguided Adventure For Two - Half Day Description: You and a friend will meet with one of our experienced sea kayak guides who will help you to decide which part of the pristine peninsula you should explore. This will depend on a number of factors including weather conditions, movement of the wildlife and your experience level. Then its into the Landrover Defender as we drive to our kayak launch location. Here your SKOANZ qualified sea kayak guide will provide you with a map, VHF radio, a back up mobile phone, spare paddle and safety flares before going through a safety briefing. Now that you are comfortable on your top of the range kayak, it`s time to start your kayaking adventure. You will be free to explore the spectacular surrounds of the Kaikoura Peninsula at your own pace. You can expect to see an abundance of wildlife including fur seals, the occasional dolphin or whale and a multitude of sea birds including the graceful albatross. You will then make your way back to the launch location to end your half day in the water. PLEASE NOTE: This is an unguided kayak tour.... Read More about the "Sea Kayak Unguided Adventure For Two - Half Day " on the RedBalloon Days NZ Website

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Kayak Trip By Moonlight (north Island) Description: 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.... Read More about the "Kayak Trip By Moonlight (north Island) " on the RedBalloon Days NZ Website

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Kayak Trip By Moonlight (auckland) Description: 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.... Read More about the "Kayak Trip By Moonlight (auckland) " on the RedBalloon Days NZ Website

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Sea Kayak With Fur Seals Description: On the day of your kayak experience, you will first meet with one of our experienced guides. Here we will decide which part of the pristine peninsula we should explore. This will depend on a number of factors including weather conditions, movement of the wildlife and the experience level of the paddlers on the day. Then its into the Landrover Defender as we drive to our kayak launch location. Here your SKOANZ qualified sea kayak guide will give you a safety briefing before teaching you some basic paddling techniques. Now that you are comfortable in your top of the range kayak, it is time to start the adventure. You`ll be guaranteed fur seal sightings and chance encounters with other marine life. The focus, however, will be on the fur seal colony. You will be captivated by the everyday activities of the seals as they hunt octopus from the sea floor, bask on the rocks and swim playfully around your kayak. After this, you will set off back to the launch location to end a wonderful day on the water.... Read More about the "Sea Kayak With Fur Seals " on the RedBalloon Days NZ Website

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