Kayaking - Queenstown Sea Kayaks Queenstown
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Description
Your are going to love the views from Queenstown Sea Kayaks.
Queenstown Sea Kayaks is the first Queenstown based Guided Sea Kayak operation. Kayaking is a great way to enjoy our awesome scenery and environment. Safety is our top priority. That’s why our kayaks are equipped with all required safety features and are very stable craft to cope with the changing lake conditions.
Whats so great about us?
- We offer a variety of options, for beginners and higher level kayakers
- We offer many excursions allowing our clients to enjoy a variety of scenery
- Full safety and operational brief before taking to the water
- Expert historical and flora/fauna commentary
- Quality equipment
Kayaking in Queenstown is weather dependant. Different trips suit different weather patterns due to prevailing wind and water movement. Our guides will advise on the day which tour we will be doing. Half day and Full day trips available. Here are some of the tour options:
Queenstown Bay to Kelvin Heights
Queenstown Bay to the gardens and Kelvin Grove. Paddle around the shore of Deer Park Heights. Famous as a Lord of the Rings movie set. Go to the mouth of the Kawarau River and see the Jet boats whizzing people down the river. Get amongst the Willow “Islands” then back to Queenstown.
Queenstown Bay to Sunshine Bay
To Sunshine Bay and beyond. Great views of Cecil and Walter Peak and the Remarkables. See the Ragged Rock Rooted Ratas, Some of the best external tree roots this side of Ankor Wat.
Queenstown Bay to Jacks Point
Follow the lake shore around Queenstown Bay to the gardens, around the point and across to the Kelvin Heights golf course. Follow around towards Jack’s Point for some splendid lake side scenery.
Queenstown Bay to Hidden Island
For intermediate kayakers. A great paddle across the lake to Hidden Island – invisible from Queenstown. See the Earnslaw from a safe distance (she cannot stop quickly!).
At Hidden Island stop for a cuppa. A great trip and a great feeling out in the middle of the lake.
12 Mile Delta
A special area of Lake Wakatipu with fossils showing that we were once under the ocean, unique associated Maori legends and history, beautiful native bush, beaches, bird life and the lime kilns.
Cecil Peak Farm to Table Bay
Across the lake from town. We are now able to land on the beaches favoured by Queenstowners for picnics after the big open water crossing.
Moke Lake
Also one of Queenstown’s favourite spots for a picnic and swim, Moke Lake is about a 15 min drive from Queenstown, amongst High country farm land and native bush. This lake is warmer than Wakatipu and sheltered and gives us a good option when conditions on Wakatipu are not favourable.
Trip Includes
- Kayaks, paddling wear, buoyancy aid, spray skirt & hot drinks
- Informative guides
- Optional lunch with Full Day tour
Duration
- Half Day - allow 4 hours
- Full Day - allow 8 hours
Departures
- Half Day - 9am, 1pm & 5pm
- Full Day - 9am
- Operates during summer only (Oct - Apr)
Other Information
- Child & family rates available
- Exclusive and group packages available on request
- Please prepare for the sun, bring sun block and suitable clothing
- Highly trained and knowledgeable guides
- Sea kayaks are used
- All safety and kayaking equipment provided
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