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TAUPO Maori Carvings Waikato River Discovery
Mohaka Whanganui River Trips
Half day guided trip to the rock carvings,
Lake Taupo... only accessible by boat.
$90 per person (bookings essential).
Call freephone 0800 KAYAKN for details.
2 hour guided kayak trip. Experience the
magnificent upper reaches of the mighty
Waikato River - soak in the geothermal
hotsprings - take in the stunning
environment... a perfect trip for all the family...
Price: $45 adult $25 children Special
group and family rates. Call freephone
0800 KAYAKN for details.
Need some excitement Take a kayak down
this wicked Grade II river run... this is a
whole day of thrills and fantastic scenery
down the Mohaka River.
Price: $125 per person. Call freephone
0800 KAYAKN for details.
Phone: Taupo 07 378 1003,
Hawke’s Bay 06 842 1305
Interested in a great adventure on this
Magnificent River
Give us a call and we will give you a
memory of a lifetime.
Canoe & Kayak Taupo
Price on application.
0800 529256
TAUPO Accommodation
Waitara River Tours
Mokau River
Sugar Loaf Island
Accommodation available to Yakity Yak
club members and their families... Ideal for
sport and school groups... Situated on the
banks of the Waikato River our Kayakers
Lodge accommodates up to 15 people, is
fully furnished, with plenty of parking and a
quiet location.
$30 per person per night.
Phone: 0800 529256 for details
For those who are slightly more adventurous at
heart, this is a scenic trip with the excitement of
grade two rapids. Midway down, we paddle
under the historic Betran Rd Bridge where
we will stop for a snack.
Allow 2 hours paddle only. Priced at $50.
Phone: 06 769 5506
Enjoy this beautiful scenic river which
winds through some of New Zealands
lushest vegetation. Camping overnight
and exploring some of New Zealands
pioneering history. A true Kiwi experience.
Two day trips $230.00 or
one day $80.00.
Phone 06 769 5506
From Ngamutu Beach harbour we head out
to the open sea to Nga Motu/Sugar Loaf
Island Marine Reserve. View the Taranaki
scenic, rugged coastline as we draw closer to
the Sugar Loaf Islands. Enjoy the seal colony
and experience the thrill of close up views of
these fascinating marine mammals.
Allow 3 hours subject to weather.
$55.00 per person. Phone 06 769 5506
Glow worms Cruise
Join us for a picturesque paddle on Lake
McLaren and into the narrow canyon to view
glow worms by night or beautiful waterfalls
by day. This trip takes about 1.5-2hours and
is suitable for paddlers with no experience,
all gear, hot drinks and nibbles are supplied.
Price $65 per person.
Phone Canoe and Kayak BOP for
bookings. 07 574 7415
River Tours
Exploring beautiful estuaries. Enjoy a scenic
trip with wildlife and great views.
Phone Canoe & Kayak
on 0508 KAYAKNZ for details
Kayak Hire
Taupo - Open for the summer and by
appointment. Long Bay, Auckland - by
appointment only. Have some paddling
fun on the beach or let us run a Tour for
you and your friends and explore these
beautiful areas.
Phone Canoe & Kayak
on 0508 KAYAKNZ for details
New Zealand Kayaking Instructors
Award Scheme
Become a kayaking Instructor and Guide.
Get into gear and get qualified!
It’s fun and easy to do.
Don’t delay phone 0508 5292569 now
Paddle to the Pub
Kayaking to a local pub is a unique way of
spending an evening, bringing your group of
friends together by completing a fun activity
before dinner and making a memorable
experience. These trips are available to
Riverhead, Browns Bay and Devonport Pubs.
COST: $59.00 each • GROUP DISCOUNTS
AVAILABLE!
Phone Canoe & Kayak
on 0508 KAYAKNZ for details
Twilight Tours
Departs from one of your local beautiful
beaches. Enjoy the scenic trip with the sun
setting as you paddle along the coast line.
Group discounts available!
Phone Canoe & Kayak
on 0508 KAYAKNZ for details
Customized Tours
• Work Functions • Schools
• Clubs • Tourist groups
Whether it’s an afternoon amble, a
full days frolic or a wicked weekend
adventure we can take you there.
If there’s somewhere you’d like to paddle
we can provide you with experienced
guides, local knowledge, safe up to date
equipment and a lot of fun.
Contact your local store
on 0508 KAYAKNZ
Join the Yakity Yak Club
Want to have fun, meet new people, have
challenging and enjoyable trips, and learn
new skills
PLUS get a regular email newsletter and
this magazine! Also, get a discount on
kayaking courses and purchases from
Canoe & Kayak Centres.
Then, join us!
Phone Canoe & Kayak
on 0508 KAYAKNZ to find out more
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