Rangitoto Island: Sea Kayak & Summit Hike Day Trip
1.Rangitoto Island: Sea Kayak & Summit Hike Day Trip
Paddle from St Heliers Beach across Waitemata Harbor with an English-speaking guide, then hike about an hour to Rangitoto’s summit for 360-degree Auckland views. The small-group day includes kayak gear, instruction, refreshments, and a barbecue lunch. Wind can make the return paddle harder, and wildlife sightings are possible, not guaranteed.
“I was picked up at the south entrance at the museum on time. Short drive to the beach. I was nervous kayaking in open water plus I get motion sickness but I took 1.5 Dramamine and kayaking in open water didn’t bother me at all. It was so beautiful and I did this solo so I was with our guide Daniel which made it more comfortable for me. He cooked us a delicious steak lunch which we ate before the hike and I’m so glad we did. It was the perfect fuel for that hike. It was a fantastic lunch! Daniel was a great guide, I was very comfortable and…”