Embark on a beginner-friendly Auckland sea kayak adventure. Join a captivating four-hour sea kayak journey to Browns Island (Motukorea), departing from the scenic St Heliers beach in Auckland. Glide past Gentleman's and Ladies Bays through tranquil turquoise waters, encircling the uninhabited dormant volcanic island reachable solely by sea kayaks and other vessels. The one-way paddle to Browns Island takes 45-60 minutes, offering 1.5-2 hours of leisurely paddling overall. The remaining time is dedicated to coastal exploration, acquainting yourself with sea kayak equipment and your surroundings.
Speaking of Auckland's surroundings, the Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf teem with marine life, including coastal birds like Dotterel and Oystercatchers. Lucky kayakers might glimpse cetaceans like whales and dolphins, or even adorable little blue penguins during their voyage to Browns Island!
The Browns Island kayak tour unveils a volcanic cone formed around 25,000 years ago, one of Auckland's 53 volcanoes in the still-active Auckland Volcanic Field.
Uninhabited and designated a recreational reserve, Browns Island welcomes explorers to discover its natural allure and historic sites.
Educational Opportunities: The island provides educational opportunities for students and researchers interested in volcanology, geology, and environmental conservation. Its accessibility and unique features make it an ideal field study location.
For more information on this tour visit: https://socialnaturemovement.nz/itinerary/browns-island-motukorea-volcanic-half-day-sea-kayak-tour/
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Auckland: Browns Island (Motukorea) Sea Kayak Tour
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Explore an uninhabited dormant volcanic island (Motukorea)
Look out for marine wildlife like whales and dolphines
Sea Kayak Aucklands' Hauraki Gulf and Waitemata Harbour
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Embark a guided sea kayak tour from Auckland to Browns Island that is perfect for beginners. Enjoy the scenic Hauraki Gulf and Waitemata Harbour vistas and explore the picturesque volcanic island.
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What's included
Kayak / sup / canoe equipment
Personal flotation device (PFD)
Professional and experienced guide
Transport is not incuded, unless otherwise discussed prior to trip: optional add-on 'Browns-Bus': please meet 45-mins prior to start time and copy-paste this location into Google Maps: 36°50'53.9"S 174°45'43.8"E
Eligibility
Adult: Age 18 to 99
Child: Age 1 to 17
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 10:00, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 10:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Important note
Hazards and Risks
Adventurous activities involve inherent hazards and potential risks, often coupled with the severity of hazards and the likelihood of risks.
Hazard: ‘anything' that can cause harm. Hazards might be rocks, trees, water (drowning, floods), wildlife, humans, heights (falls, falling objects), machines, tools, weather (hypothermia).
Risk: the potential of something happening. Risks could be death, serious injury and/or emotional harm.
Adventurous activities offered by SNM could be dangerous if they're not approached with care and responsibility. Participation in such activities is voluntary and not compulsory.
Hazards and risks are managed using a hierarchy of controls to choose the most effective control measures starting with elimination, then minimisation, substitution and isolation. Further measures take on administration controls and personal protective equipment if risks and hazards remain.
Start times for this tour vary based on the Auckland tides.
Items recommended to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Daypack
Hat
Personal medication
Rain gear
Sunglasses
Swimwear
Towel
Warm clothing
Water
Not allowed items:
Alcohol and drugs
Jeans
Good to know:
Adventurous activities involve inherent hazards and potential risks, often coupled with the severity of hazards and the likelihood of risks.
Adventurous activities offered by SNM could be dangerous if they're not approached with care and responsibility. Participation in such activities is voluntary and not compulsory.
Hazard: ‘anything' that can cause harm. Hazards might be rocks, trees, water (drowning, floods), wildlife, humans, heights (falls, falling objects), machines, tools, weather (hypothermia).
Hazards and Risks
Hazards and risks are managed using a hierarchy of controls to choose the most effective control measures starting with elimination, then minimisation, substitution and isolation. Further measures take on administration controls and personal protective equipment if risks and hazards remain.
Risk: the potential of something happening. Risks could be death, serious injury and/or emotional harm.
Start times for this tour vary based on the Auckland tides.
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