Canoeing and Kayaking in New Zealand

The following is a listing of New Zealand canoeing and kayaking operators arranged, more-or-less, in geographic order starting in the north. The description of each operation is supplied by the operators themselves.

Earthwise Living Foundation (New Zealand)
Auckland Region
Come and experience seakayaking, river kayaking & lake canoeing... in top New Zealand wilderness locations!

Auckland Canoe Centre
Auckland Region
Kayaks, canoes, roof racks, accessories, new and used. Also instruction, hire and guided tours.

Cathedral Cove Kayaks
Coromandel Region
Guided Sea kayaking tours along the stunning coastline of Mercury bay. With special emphasis on Cathedral Cove Marine reserve.

Adventure Kayaking Ltd
Rotorua Region
The only way to see our lakes at a leisurely pace is by kayaking; your journey will be broken with beautiful nature walks, hot water pools and awesome scenery. Our 1/2day, 1 day, 2 and 3 day trips are an experience not to be missed. Adventure kayaking rentals are also available.

Lakewood Lodge
Waikato Region
Kayaking ideal for beginners on our gentle river with all equipment provided and an instructor.

Paddles Kayaks
Waikato Region
Paddles Kayaks operate on the mighty Waikato River in Hamilton. Safe, unsinkable and stable craft with a lifejacket. 8hr/4hr and/or 1hr trips.

Kaituna Kayaks
Rotorua Region
Kaituna Kayaks is owned and run by Kenny Mutton and is based at Okere falls right at the start of the Kaituna River, near Rotorua. He has a lifetime of kayaking experience. World Freestyle Bronze medallist, European Cup Champion 2000 & NZ's No. 1 freestyle paddler for many years he continues to compete in Freestyle Kayaking.

Canoe Safaris
Ruapehu Region
Whanganui National Park canoe specialists. Upper Mohaka raft and inflatable kayak trips. Canoe and Kayak hire and transportation also provided.

Salty Rock Adventure Centre
Hawkes Bay Region
River and sea kayaking offered here in Hawkes Bay. Experienced and knowledgeable guide to cater for all skill levels.

Natural High
Nelson Region
Natural High guided sea kayaking and sea kayak rentals in the Abel Tasman National Park and Marlborough Sounds.

The Sea Kayak Company NZ Ltd
Nelson Region
The Sea Kayak Company is a team committed to providing kayaks, equipment and personalised service of the highest standard at competitive rates

Abel Tasman Kayaks Ltd
Nelson Region
Explore the Abel Tasman National Park by sea kayak. Guided tours and kayak hire. Winner of 1999 Nelson Tasman Tourism Award.

Kaiteriteri Kayaks
Nelson Region
Kaiteriteri Kayaks has been operating kayaking tours in the Abel Tasman National Park for 12 years. Cymen Crick, the founder, is the longest serving of the current kayak company owners in the Abel Tasman.

Abel Tasman National Park Enterprises Ltd
Nelson Region
Looking for Guided Sea Kayaking trips with comfortable accommodation in beachfront lodges at the end of the day! Contact us

Marahau Beach Camp
Nelson Region
Freedom hire for single or multi days. One day guided as well.

Ocean River Sea Kayaking Ltd
Nelson Region
Sea Kayak and/or walk the Abel Tasman National Park. Guided tours and sea kayak rentals. Courtesy transport ex-Nelson. 1997 Tourism Award Finalist.

French Pass Motels and Sea Safaris
Marlborough Region
French Pass, d'Urville Island; a destination alive with dramatic landscapes, seals, dolphins, seabirds. Single/double kayaks for freedom and guided hire. From $45 day

Sunnyvale Motel
Marlborough Region
Hire of sea kayaks from NZ$30 per day!! Other water-sports catered to.

Marlborough Sounds Adventure Co.
Marlborough Region
Sea kayaking in Marlborough Sounds. 1-4 Day guided trips and independent rentals. Office centrally located in Picton. Quality equipment, guides and delicious food.

Punakaiki Canoes
West Coast Region
Canoeing and kayaking within the Paparoa National Park.

Lake Brunner Boat Hire
West Coast Region
We offer Canoe (single/double/canadian), fishing/motor boats and sailboats.

Active New Zealand
Queenstown Region
Active New Zealand offers a variety of hiking, biking and sea kayaking tours in New Zealand and Australia.

Alpine River Guides (Wanaka) Ltd
Wanaka Region
Alpine River Guides offer daily guided white-water kayaking adventures from September - May on rivers in the Wanaka region.

Milford Sound Sea Kayaks
Fiordland Region
Milford Sound Sea Kayaks offer fully guided trips in New Zealand's most spectacular sea kayaking destination. No experience necessary.

Kiwi Reel & Rifle, Ltd.
Canoeing/Kayaking Fiordland Region
Guided kayaking in Fiordland NP, rental kayaks for experienced paddlers.

Kiwi Wilderness Walks
Southland Region
Five day guided walk, see a Kiwi in the wild on Stewart Island, sea kayaking in Paterson Inlet.

Adventure Charters
Fiordland Region
Doubtful Sound - kayak and cruise combinations/day and overnight adventures. Discover the remoteness by sea kayak.

Fiordland Wilderness Experiences
Fiordland Region
Fiordland Wilderness Experiences, Te Anau based, offers guided and rental sea kayaking in Milford and Doubtful Sounds, Lakes Manapouri and Te Anau.

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