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Sunset kayak tour to Rangitoto Island: Enjoy Auckland's best sunset location
4.9
135 Ratings
Auckland
Experience the beauty of Auckland’s sunset while kayaking to Rangitoto Island. Enjoy a leisurely walk to the summit for the best sunset location in the city. Fully catered tour with professional guides.
Experience the beauty of Auckland’s sunset while kayaking to Rangitoto Island. Enjoy a leisurely walk to the summit for the best sunset location in the city. Fully catered tour with professional guides.
Duration:
6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Auckland Sea Kayaks - Experience the Sunset Sea Kayak Tour to Rangitoto Island, highlighting the stunning Waitemata Harbour and Auckland’s tallest and largest volcano. This fully catered adventure includes a delicious Kiwi BBQ dinner, with all necessary equipment supplied.
- Auckland Sea Kayaks - Experience the Sunset Sea Kayak Tour to Rangitoto Island, highlighting the stunning Waitemata Harbour and Auckland’s tallest and largest volcano. This fully catered adventure includes a delicious Kiwi BBQ dinner, with all necessary equipment supplied.
What's Included
- Top quality sea kayak equipment
- Small friendly groups
- Fully catered with BBQ dinner
- Experienced guides
- Suitable for people with little kayaking experience
- Dinner
- Tea and coffee
- Top quality sea kayak equipment
- Small friendly groups
- Fully catered with BBQ dinner
- Experienced guides
- Suitable for people with little kayaking experience
- Dinner
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- N/A
- N/A
Additional Information
Kayak to the land mark of the Auckland region while the sun is slowly setting over Auckland and the Waitakere Ranges.
We pull our kayaks up to Rangitoto wharf before embarking on a 1 hour leisurely walk to the summit where you will be treated to the best sunset location Auckland has to offer.
Under the guidance of your professional guide we paddle back…
Kayak to the land mark of the Auckland region while the sun is slowly setting over Auckland and the Waitakere Ranges.
We pull our kayaks up to Rangitoto wharf before embarking on a 1 hour leisurely walk to the summit where you will be treated to the best sunset location Auckland has to offer.
Under the guidance of your professional guide we paddle back in the dark watching the city lights sparkle like stars.
This tour is fully catered with all kayaking equipment provided.
- Check your gear and help keep islands Hauraki Gulf pest-free.Protect our wildlife
- Check - your gear for pests such as rodents and insects
- Clean - footwear and gear, removing soil and seeds
- Seal - ensure your gear is zipped up (no open bags)
- Check your gear for pests
- Before you leave the mainland, check and clean your gear.
- Check that your gear is free of rats, mice, ants and skinks - especially camping gear which has ideal places for them to hide when stored.
- Take extra care to clean gear if you have Argentine ants or plague skinks where you live.
- Clean clothing, footwear and camping gear, removing soil and seeds before and after each trip.
- Look out for cleaning stations at the pier and scrub your shoes before boarding.
- Do not bring your pets.
- Pack properly
- Pack food in sealed containers to avoid attracting rodents.
- No open bags or supermarket bags.
Location
Auckland Sea Kayaks
Tamaki Drive
Meetup: St Heliers central boat ramp 384 Tamaki Drive, Auckland.
We do offer a free city pick up from the Atrium Auckland Museum and this needs to be communicated to us at time of booking see https://www.aucklandseakayaks.co.nz/city-pick-up-location/. Pickup is 30 minutes before trip start time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(135 Ratings)
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George
Jan 19, 2025
Two novices in a kayak at night - Our guide Ben was cheerful, knowledgeable and kind. He made two novices feel they could do it. The kayaking was a challenge but doable and my arms ached the next day and the walk and views were brilliant. Coming back we had wind behind us and lights were lovely
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Calandral2025
Jan 19, 2025
Texans Sunset Kayak Tour - Our kayak tour was a great experience for us first time kayakers! We didn’t get to go to Rangitoto because the waves were too strong. We went to Brown Island, which gave us a fantastic view of the sunset. Our guide, Ben, was very patient, knowledgeable about the kayaking and the island, and made us feel safe. Our kayak experience was a great adventure we will always remember.
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Sarajs3359mt
Jan 16, 2025
A must-do trip! - I had a fantastic experience on this tour.
I turned up jet-lagged and apprehensive and was immediately put at ease by the guides, Ben and Dan. Ben provided a fun, informative and interactive safety and technical briefing.
I really enjoyed the way over to Rangitoto island surfing the waves with Dan, interspersed with interesting facts about the area.
The BBQ was DELICIOUS.
The walk to the top of the volcano for sunset was educational and was made exciting by exploring the lava caves. The guides even managed to organise a gorgeous sunset!
The kayak back to the mainland was an experience… the wind was working against us! But both Ben and Dan kept everyone’s spirits up even when the energy reserves from the BBQ and brownies were depleting.
Overall an amazing start to my NZ adventure.
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361akeerac
Jan 16, 2025
Great way to see the island with fantastic guides and equipment - A great way to see the island if you are up for the challenge. Kobey and Ben were fantastic guides making the whole trip enjoyable. We felt safe the whole time and well supported with incredible equipment. The view from the top of the volcano was well worth the hike, not to mention the satisfaction you have when the kayaking is done and you can say you did it. Plus, the delicious BBQ gives you the energy you need to keep going.
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Alexander
Jan 16, 2025
Amazing Tour - What an unforgettable experience! A huge shoutout to Kobey and Ben, who were phenomenal guides. The kayaking was smooth with stunning views, and the hike to the summit for sunset was absolutely magical.
Paddling back under the stars was the perfect end to an incredible evening. If you’re considering this tour, don’t hesitate—it’s a must-do! Thanks again, Kobey and Beny, for making it so special!
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Guide36861464249
Jan 16, 2025
Amazing time - Amazing time, very physical but loved it
Guided Coby and Ben were amazing, stunning views and the food was amazing
Will definitely recommend
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Paulsd8665mn
Jan 14, 2025
Magical Tour - A great enjoyable sunset tour to Rangitoto led safely by Tim, Caitlin and Benedict. We crossed over to the Island with a following wind and a little swell which allowed some surfing before we landed for a BBQ supper. We then walked up to the main summit to watch the sunset, although the cloud came in too early, before crossing back in the dark. A tour is highly recommended whilst in Auckland
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199lucija
Jan 12, 2025
The best sea kayaking experience - The tour was amazing. Our guides Bennet, Kaytlin and Tony were great. Good instructioms on land and they also made amazing dinner on the island. I only wished hot chocolate was as a drink option as well. The paddle back was smooth. It was really an unforgetablle trip and a nice way to end our hollidays in NZ. The best part of the kayaking was surfing on waves. Would absolutely recommend going on the sunset kayaking trip with them.
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X7545hmelizabethl
Jan 10, 2025
So much fun!! - Both guides did an amazing job! They were very informative prior to us going out and accounted for everyone’s strengths and weakness. The view was amazing, especially at the top!
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Yulebo
Jan 9, 2025
Rangitoto sunset kayak - My wife and I enjoyed this trip immensely. I’m 60 and she’s slightly younger, and both had a bit of hesitation based on the distance required to paddle to Rangitoto. If you’re adventurous, relatively fit and have tackled some challenges in your life, then you're ready too. Daniel and Cody shared their passion for life and respect for land, sea, air and land with all of us by educating us on the history and so much more of Rangitoto, adjoining islands and the Māori who came before us and have left a lasting footprint in this amazing land. One of our highlights during our first visit to New Zealand and I recommend you put this opportunity near the top of your list.
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