Embark on an eco adventure in Karepiro Bay, Auckland, and immerse yourself in diverse nature and local culture. Kayak along the coast, explore marine reserves, and discover the wonders of native forests.
- Karepiro Bay - This Eco Tour provides a great day exploring the natural wonders of the Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve and surrounding native forests.
See and learn about some of the world’s most endangered shorebirds. Hear about the amazing history of the area. Your local guide will pass on many stories and even teach you how to make bush scones and a cuppa. Their knowledge of the wildlife both on land and in the sea is huge and you will finish the tour invigorated in the story of the effort that has seen decades of work in protecting this little piece of New Zealand’s paradise.
You will kayak the amazingly diverse coast seeing open beach, reef, and estuarine habitats along with the wildlife that populates these areas. You will stroll through the amazing forest and along the coast looking at a myriad of natural wonders.
For lunch, you will have Devonshire tea and scones at the historic Dacre Cottage 1850 and hear about the adventure of Captain Ranulph Dacre.
- Snacks included
- Kayaking adventure
- Lunch provided
- Tea and coffee available
Our Eco Tour offers an incredible 3.5-hour adventure through the natural beauty of the Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve and its surrounding native forests, both on foot and by kayak.
Discover and learn about some of the world’s most endangered shorebirds, such as the New Zealand Dotterel, Variable Oystercatchers, Caspian Terns, Royal Spoonbills, Bar-Tailed Godwits, and more. Hear fascinating stories about the area’s rich history and see how early settlers lived.
Your local guide will share numerous tales and even show you how to make bush scones and a cup of tea.
You’ll paddle along the diverse coastline, exploring open beaches, reefs, and estuarine habitats, and observing the wildlife that inhabits these areas. You’ll also walk through the stunning forest and along the coast, taking in a variety of natural wonders. For lunch, enjoy a cheese platter with tea and scones at the historic Dacre Cottage.
Canoe & Kayak, established in 1994, brings 30 years of local expertise and stories ready to be shared.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
