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What I liked about Auckland Sea Kayaks and our kayak trip to Rangitoto incl. a hike to the summit to mark the occasion of our son's 18th birthday: Great communication before the tour about our booking and weather conditions Super friendly, knowledgeable and capable guide. We felt in safe hands in the Rangitoto channel in the dark Rangitoto itself was awesome. We can sometimes see it from home at XSPOT, at a distance of 80km, and getting up close and personal and learning some of its intriguing facts was enlightening This place is unique. While it popped out of the ocean only 800 or so years ago, it must be one of the newest landmasses on the planet! Special. Loved the exercise. I am not uber fit, but the paddle and walk were very doable, yet felt like a satisfying accomplishment, so much better than just going out for a meal or going to the pub The BBQ was wholesome and yummy. It provides plenty sustanance for the paddle back The views at sunset from the summit of Rangitoto (260m) back to Auckland CBD and all along the coast to the north and yes, towards Great Barrier Island, were mind-blowing. I couldn't capture the beauty of this moment on camera. You'll have to go and see it for yourself. ;-D Having the island to ourselves once the ferry had left felt quite special and the old baches, features around the wharf and WWII remains provided interesting historical insights. Paddling back in the dark, toward to lights of St Heliers with Scorpius, NZs brightest winter constellation and the Southern Cross, eternally in the South, above our heads, and sparkling on the water was a once in a lifetime experience. Lovely to get to know Tom. He was a fab guide and great company, too. Thanks heaps to the team!! Keep up the great work!
Good HeavensGood Heavens
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Rangitoto Island BBQ & Summit hike Review Experience A great tour for adventurous types. The kayaks were great. Very dry and cut nicely through the water. The crossing to Rangitoto can be a bit wet when the wind picks up. Crocs are provided so you won’t get your shoes wet. Rangitoto is deserted at night and the hike while steep is short. The walk is straight up and the lava and forest is nice. The view from the top is excellent and you can see 360 degrees. The hike down in the dark is cooler and headlamps are provided. They also provide fleeces if needed. On the way back the ocean was lake flat and quiet. The phosphorescence was magical and it made for a perfect ending to a fantastic adventure. Food The BBQ meal was fine. They served a yummy vegetable chutney and bread. Steak was good and the potato salad and the Coleslaw lacked flavor but were perfectly palatable. But let’s be honest. No one break this for the food! Guides Our guides were excellent. Eric was informative, engaging, and attentive. A really interesting and genuine character. It’s obvious he likes people. Chloe was good although much greener. She was a bit less lively and chatty but very helpful. I highly recommend Auckland Sea Kayaks for your next adventure and anyone looking for adventurous things to do in Auckland will surely enjoy this excursion.
Byron KayByron Kay
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A day kayak tour to Rangitoto Island. We were conveniently picked up from the City (Queens wharf) at 8am. Departed St Helier's Bay say around 9.15am (shortish drive, assist with prep, safety briefing etc) for a 5km kayak to Rangitoto Island. The walk to the summit is approx 7km return. Our guide, Lara was very informative, not short of a story (in a good way), funny and and always ensured that the group (3 double kayaks) always stayed together. At no point did I feel that that we were in any danger or at a risk of capsizing despite at times (on the return journey) more boat traffic). It was clear that safety was a priority with trip reports being made over VHF, spare paddle, bilge, etc on the tour operator's kayak. After landing at Rangitoto, we were provided a coffee (or tea) before the walk to the crater viewing area and summit. At the summit we were provided some brownies before the return journey down to have lunch on the island before returning. Lunch (provided) included steak sandwiches and salad (dietary requests are accommodated for). After lunch, we kayaked back to St Heliers, assisted with the pack up before being driven back to the city (returned approx 4.30pm). An absolutely fantastic day. A highlight of our recent trip to Auckland. Thank you Lara and to the team at ASK on a great tour experience.
BC MEBC ME
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Easily my favorite activity we did on our trip! Our guide, Daniel, was the best. We had a group of varying skill levels for our sunset kayak / hike from St. Heilers Beach to Rangitoto Island, and Daniel did a great job keeping everyone together. Once we arrived on Rangitoto, Daniel made us all some coffee and tea while cooking up some steaks for dinner. Everything was delicious and it was a nice post-paddle break to have before the hike up to the summit of the Rangitoto volcano. Daniel told us all about the incredible conservation efforts that have been done on the island to make it a pest free home for many of New Zealand’s native birds, and we enjoyed listening to the sounds of some birds we had never heard before while on our hike. We reached the summit just as the sun was setting and were treated to some beautiful views of the city and channel. Daniel provided us with headlamps for the hike back down to the wharf, and installed some lights on our Kayaks for the paddle back. We made it back to St. Heilers around 22:00, and Daniel was even nice enough to drop us off directly at our hotel. We highly recommend Daniel and Auckland Sea Kayaks to anyone visiting. You’ll have an amazing time with an awesome guide. Will absolutely be back again next time we’re in town.
Peter FreebyPeter Freeby
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We had an amazing guided tour with Auckland Sea Kayak to Brown Island as a group of four. The trip was fantastic, and our guide, Kobey, was absolutely wonderful! Kobey was not only fun and personable, but he also shared so much about New Zealand's history and culture, making the experience even more enriching. He prepared us a delicious meal, which was a lovely touch during the journey. The adventure took an unexpected turn when the wind conditions changed suddenly, making the trip quite challenging. However, Kobey's support was incredible—both morally and physically! He encouraged us throughout and even helped by towing our boats when the going got tough. We could see how demanding the situation was as the winds grew harsher, but Kobey's guidance and determination ensured we all finished the trip safely. It was a truly memorable adventure, and we couldn't have done it without his expertise and care. Thank you, Kobey, and Auckland Sea Kayak for this unforgettable experience! Cheers from Indonesia! 🇮🇩
HNS NLNHNS NLN
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Booked this a while ago (and to be honest didn’t read it that carefully) so it came as a bit of a surprise that after the kayak to Rangitoto island, which is a fair paddle…I had it as around 5K on the watch, and then a nice BBQ (steak and assorted accompaniments) to then hear of the walk up to the top for a view of the sunset - but so glad this is also part of the tour, Eric our guide was great, and others on the tour were good craic as well. The walk is around 7.5K, some of it pretty steep and gravelly underfoot, but fine, and the views from the top are brilliant, we had time for a scramble through the lava tube (you definitely want to do this as well), a chocolate brownie for a sugar boost and then we were headed back down as the light was fading…it was then a pretty good workout heading back to the mainland and we were done by around 10.30PM (3.30PM pick-up) so all in all very good value for money, you’ll see lots and it was fantastic 😀 we’ll done #Aucklandseakayaks 👏
David ReadeDavid Reade
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