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Bay of Islands Waterfall Cruise & Kayak

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Our riverboat takes you to the calmest of waters where it is easiest to learn - kayak through mangrove forests or paddleboard face to face with an amazing waterfall!

Our riverboat takes you to the calmest of waters where it is easiest to learn - kayak through mangrove forests or paddleboard face to face with an amazing waterfall!

Highlights

  • Safe white water experience, perfect for first time kayakers!
  • Designed for travellers & Kiwis who seek a kayaking adventure with an exciting waterfall!
  • An epic and memorable adventure for all!
  • Safety boat on hand
  • Suitable for all ages!

Our boat takes you to the best locations & makes kayaking easy!

We cruise for around 30 minutes along our local island coastline & 3km up a meandering river that in days gone by sailing ships loaded Kauri logs. Guests transfer to kayaks to explore up close, paddle through mangrove forests or photograph seabirds feeding their nesting babies in trees hanging over the river. Our final destination is where a waterfall drops into the sea & if you dare, paddle up to or under the waterfall.

This option is great for beginner levels or anyone looking to have more time to explore the local bird colonies, mangrove forests and waterfalls.

No prior kayaking experience is required, although we are mindful that not everyone in your family may be confident to kayak. Our Safety vessel is comfortable, always in calm waters & is on hand if anyone needs a rest…

Itinerary

  • Local seabirds feeding in trees hanging over the river
  • Kayak along & Through Mangrove Forests (Tide Dependant)
  • Local seabirds feeding in trees hanging over the river
Cruise & Kayak - Adult $98.00 (13 years and over)
Cruise & Kayak - Child $78.00 (12 years and under)
Sunset Cruise & Kayak - Adult $108.00 (13 years and over)
Sunset Cruise & Kayak - Child $88.00 (12 years and under)

What's included

  • First timer adventure with safety boat on hand
  • See Mangrove forests, waterfalls, wildlife
  • Optional Photo Package ($18)

Duration

  • 2.5 Hours

Location

  • Te Karuwha Parade, Waitangi Bridge, Paihia
  • Please go over the Waitangi bridge & turn left, drive about 50m past the small boat ramp & you will see our wharf.

Restrictions

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • *Departure times may vary, contact the operator to confirm departure time once booked.

    Each Tour requires minimum passenger numbers & an alternative or later tour may be offered if passenger numbers are not met.

    Although our crew will do their best to assist, excited children are parental responsibility.

    Although all due care is taken, BOI Night Kayaking Ltd will not be held liable for personal belongings, we recommend that valuables, rings etc be left ashore & you carry travel insurance.

    We are an ALL weather activity & we commit ourselves to operate. Cancellations must be received 48hrs prior to departure to receive a refund.

Available Bookings from 28 Mar to 10 Apr 2024

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Vivian Yuen from New Zealand wrote on 24 January 2023

Cruise and kayak

Great kayak experience for first timer. Easy to learn and good introduction of the area

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benb24 from New Zealand wrote on 30 December 2021

Great

Good experience. Definitely recommend. Very friendly and inclusive guide.

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Megan Rodger from New Zealand wrote on 01 February 2021

Simply fun

We had the best time! Our guide made the whole experience so much fun! If you are going to Paihia and looking for something to do, this is a MUST!

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jinhok from New Zealand wrote on 29 December 2021

Cruise+kayak

They had issue with break down and then informed me just a day before 6pm. And i applied for the paddling but no paddling and did kayak instead. Not organized well. Cruise itself was small too but its alright. The tour was not bad. Super friendly guide.

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From Bay of Islands Waterfall Cruise & Kayak

Hi there Jinhok, Seems like you have your story confused. Your friend was told about our breakdown as soon as it happened, a few hours later you decided to yell abuse at our staff. We offered you a refund as we like to be understanding & obviously breakdowns happen some times. You were also asked to please be polite or you were not welcome to join us as we have other guests aboard. Thank you for joining us but please remember that in New Zealand we respect others & show love to all. Good lesson for you Thanks again Captain - Owner Taylor

Kerrie Krause from Australia wrote on 18 November 2022

Waterfall cruise & Kayak

What we did was nice, but was not what we paid for. It is advertised as a 30 minute cruise, then transferring into kayaks, with an optional photo pack. There was no boat, and no cruise and you had to use your ph to take photos. We paid extra for wetsuits (thinking it would b cold). There are no wetsuits. We just kayaked to the waterfalls and back with a guide. I feel like we should receive a partial refund.

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