Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

Product Overview

Discover the Magic of Bioluminescence on Our Kayak Tour!

Experience nature’s most enchanting light show with our bioluminescence kayak tour. As the sun dips below the horizon, join us for a serene and awe-inspiring evening paddle, where you’ll witness the mesmerising glow of the smallest marine creatures. Enjoy a most wonderful 1.5 hours on the water with friends or family or come along yourself, our friendly guides will make you feel comfortable and ensure you have a magical evening out on the water.

Product Description

Join us for a magical evening gliding through tranquil waters under the starlit sky and witness the other-worldly brilliance of bioluminescence up close. 

What is Bioluminescence?

Bioluminescence is a captivating natural reaction that produces light within an organism’s body. Bioluminescent plankton light up the evening, creating a dazzling display of natural wonder.

Will I definitely see bioluminescence?

In the rare case that bioluminescence isn’t visible during your tour (as verified by your guide on the night), we offer either a 50% refund or a complimentary repeat tour.The tour is suitable for children 11 years and over but must be accompanied by an adult. Younger children are welcome but you must contact Canoe & Kayak directly before booking.

Please note:

  1. Our standard kayaks in our fleet will take most paddlers pretty well! However, if you weigh over 120 kg please let us know so we can make sure that we can best accommodate you with a comfortable time while on tour with us!
  2. A reasonable level of fitness is required i.e. happy to walk nonstop for 30 minutes and able to sit on the ground and get back up unaided. If you have any doubts about being fit enough, please call one of the Canoe & Kayak team for a chat and they will let you know if the tour is for you
Departure Times

We operate 7 days a week. Our departure times vary depending on the time of year. The departure times for each day are shown when booking. 

Duration

2 hours in total (1.5 hours on the water)

What To Bring
  • Swimming togs and Towel
  • Warm extra layers; No cotton/denim jeans allowed
  • A lightweight windbreaker/raincoat
  • Well-fitting wet shoes (old sand shoes) for kayaking, and walking shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Personal medication, waterproof camera
  • Spare warm clothes to change into when finished.
  • For Spring & Autumn Tours (Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr), make
    sure to have extra warm layers and a beanie.

 

Company Info

Canoe & Kayak Ltd have been operating kayak tours since 1994 and is still owned by Peter Townend, an original founder. You will often find Peter leading or supporting these trips. As the Managing Director he insists on a very low guide ratio of 1 GUIDE TO 6 CUSTOMERS, this ensures that safety is first and that every participant gets personal service that is second to none.

$119.00 / per person

Phone
+64 27 222 1129

Email
[email protected]

Address
The tour is based just 25 minutes north of Auckland in the Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve, which is boarded by the Long Bay Regional Park, the Okura Bush Scenic Reserve, Karepiro Esplanade Reserve, Dacre Cottage Historic Reserve.

An email is sent by 10:00 am on the morning of the tour confirming the exact location of the tour/meeting point. It is essential, of course, that you have access to your email that you booked with. We also send a text reminding you that you have an email.

Region
Auckland
Auckland

New Zealand Wide
New Zealand Wide

North Island
North Island

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