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Rangitoto Island Sunset Sea Kayak, Auckland

Paddle to Auckland's youngest volcano, climb it at sunset, then paddle home under the city lights.

A 7-hour guided sea kayak from St Heliers Bay across the Waitematā Harbour to Rangitoto Island, Auckland's largest and youngest volcano: an hour's hike to the summit for the sunset, dinner on the island, then a night paddle back. Ages 14+.

📍 New Zealand ⏱ 7 Hours 🔥 Active 🎂 Ages 14+

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Overview

Rangitoto is the largest and youngest of Auckland's volcanoes, and the best way to arrive is under your own power. After a safety briefing and paddling lesson at St Heliers Bay, you kayak across the Waitematā Harbour, where you may see little blue penguins and Cook's petrels.

You pull the kayaks up at Rangitoto wharf and hike for about an hour to the summit, learning the history of the island and the region on the way. At the top you get 360-degree views over Auckland as the sun sets behind the city and the Waitākere Ranges.

Back at the water's edge, dinner and refreshments are included, then you paddle back with your guide in the dark, with the city lights coming on across the harbour. Start times follow the sunset: 2pm from April to September and 4pm from October to April. Minimum age is 14. Rangitoto is pest-free, so check, clean and zip up your gear before you leave the mainland.

Why you'll love it

  1. 1

    Guided sea kayak across the Waitematā Harbour

  2. 2

    Summit hike on Rangitoto, Auckland's youngest volcano

  3. 3

    360-degree sunset views over Auckland

  4. 4

    Dinner on the island

  5. 5

    Night paddle back under the city lights

  6. 6

    Chance of little blue penguins

What's included

✓ What's included

  • Guide
  • Sea kayak and paddling gear
  • Safety briefing and paddling instruction
  • Dinner and refreshments

Common questions about this trip

  • Where do we meet?
    The St Heliers Bay boat ramp. Start times follow the sunset: 2pm from April to September, 4pm from October to April.

  • Do I need kayaking experience?
    No. You get a safety briefing and paddling instruction before you set off.

  • Is there an age limit?
    Yes, the minimum age is 14.

  • What's the cancellation policy?
    Cancellation terms for this trip are set by the operator and confirmed on your booking voucher. Refunds mirror the operator's policy, if they can refund, so can we. Wanderlust handles the refund for you, refunds mirror the operator's terms 1:1 (including if the operator cancels) and we chase it on your behalf. Message us for the exact day-by-day terms before you book.

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