Kayaking Whangamatā

WHENUAKURA (DONUT) ISLAND FREEDOM HIRE
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TIME : 2 HOURS

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Whangamata is home to the beautiful Whenuakura Island (also known as Donut Island). Because of the island’s geography, access is limited due to swell and wind conditions, and only kayaks or paddleboards can enter through the blow hole entrance. The island is one of the three included a The Wildlife Sanctuary and opens up into a beautiful pristine hidden lagoon which is rather out of this world.
Take a Freedom Hire for 2 hours and go off the coast and explore the Wild Life Santuary Whangamata Islands and Beach, to a secluded turquoise lagoon surrounded by native fauna and volcanic cliff rock.
Free your time to stop by and enjoy the hire.
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COST INCLUDES: Paddleboard (SUP) or Kayak & Paddle Life Jacket Dry BagYou will be automatically upgraded to a Fully Guided Tour for extra $40 per person if weather and ocean conditions do not allow SG DI Tours.
Customers must bring kayak back to trailer once finished
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WHAT TO BRING Sun Block Hat Bottle of water Swimming clothes or wetsuit (Lycra shirt is ideal)
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WHERE TO MEET
Please meet at our beach reserve on Island View Road, by beach access 14, 10 minutes beforehand. Payment and disclaimer can be done at this location.

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MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FREEDOM HIRES: Previous Kayak experience necessary Be able to swim at least 50mts (Non-swimmers and without experience must be guided ) You must be over 18 years old to go unaccompanied People with severe medical conditions should join a guided tour If you are scared of water or waves please think twice before booking this option as there is a chance of capsizing your kayak
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CONDITIONS
You will be automatically upgraded to a Guided Tour for extra $60 per person if weather and ocean conditions don't fit the safe requirements for a Freedom hire: Waves: 2 - 3 feet or more Wind: 15 mph or more· Tide: Low
If you do not agree with the above terms, we will move you into one of our flat-water options:
- White Bait River to Sea
- Sunken Rock Journey
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WEATHER
Please observe that all tours and hires are weather dependent. Conditions can change on daily and even hourly basis we request all customers to call before hand to confirm their bookings. We are not responsible for any inconvenience if tours have to be cancelled last minute due to weather conditions.
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ACCOMMODATION
If you are looking to spend the night in Whangamata and are
looking for accommodation check out accommodation options here.

"INTRO TO SURF" GROUP LESSON + FREE HIRE
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Level Beginner : ✵ | TIME : 60 min.
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Whangamata is one of the most popular beach resorts in New Zealand with some of the country's best surfing breaks. The beach break is good for surfers of all levels. Lessons meet at Wiliamson Park Reserve next to the Whangamata beach and Surf
Join one of our experienced surf instructors to learn the surfing basics including how to position your feet on the board, how to paddle, and most importantly how stand up!
Group ratio of max 6:1
Call -
Prefer a private lesson? EASY: when you book, add the private lesson Extra for an additional $30 for a 1:1 with your coach and we'll arrange a time that is suitable.
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COST INCLUDES: Certified Instructor Wetsuit Surfboard & Leash 30 minutes FREE board hire for extra practice __



WHAT TO BRING:
Sun block Hat Water Towel Wetsuit (if you have one) Surfboard (if you have one)

DONUT- WHENUAKURA ISLAND FULLY GUIDED KAYAK EXPERIENCE
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Beginner Level : ✵ | TIME : 2 HOURS
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Whangamata is home to the beautiful Whenuakura Island (also known as Donut Island). Because of the island’s geography, access is limited due to swell and wind conditions, and only kayaks or paddleboards can squeeze through the narrow entrance. The island is a wildlife sanctuary and opens up into a beautiful lagoon which is rather out of this world.
Join one of our experienced team on an amazing adventure exploring that takes us 600m off the coast of Whangamata Beach, to a secluded turquoise lagoon surrounded by native fauna and volcanic cliff rock.
The experience will start with a detailed safety talk on the beach including the basics on how to paddle on a sit on top kayak. Our experienced guides will help customers with launching and have several stops throughout the paddle covering some of the historical aspects of this beautiful area. While entering the cave paddlers will receive instructions on how to handle the conditions making sure all participants are safe.
After visiting Whenuakura Island the group will head towards Hauturu Island where a KawaKawa Tea will be shared with the group. This is a great part of the experience as our guides will visit different spots, according the the day`s conditions, pointing out native birds and sea life present in the area including seals during the winter months.
The guided experience is a great way to learn more about the Whangamata Wild Life Sanctuary and learn a bit more about kayaking. For further details call and a staff member will be happy to assist you.
Tours are scheduled for 9am, 12pm and 3pm daily, weather permitting
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COST INCLUDES: Kayak & Paddle set up on the beach Local Guide Life Jacket Dry Bag Wetsuit KawaKawa Tea ---

REQUIREMENTS No major health issues Medium level of fitness Be able to deal with waves and windy conditions If you are scared of water or waves please think twice before booking this option as there is a chance of capsizing your kayak
Age over 4 years old ---

WHAT TO BRING Sun Block Hat Bottle of water Swimming clothes (Lycra shirt is ideal) ---

WHERE TO MEET Please meet at our beach reserve on Island View Road, by beach access 14, 10 minutes before the tour. Payment and disclaimer can be done at this location.


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WEATHER
Please observe that all tours and hires are weather dependent. Conditions can change on daily and even hourly basis we request all customers to call before hand to confirm their bookings. We are not responsible for any inconvenience if tours have to be cancelled last minute due to weather conditions.

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ACCOMMODATION
If you are looking to spend the night in Whangamata and are
looking for accommodation check out accommodation options here.

DISCOVER WHANGAMATA - BOAT TOUR
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MINIMUM - MAXIMUM: 2- 4 PASSANGERS | DURATION : 90 MINUTES
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Whangamata is home to many other hidden bays and coves, many of them seem by only a few. Join us on this 90 minutes tour and explore exotic locations including the Whangamata Wild Sanctuary, where Whenuakura Island is located.
This personalized experience caters for a maximum of 4 participants of all ages and abilities.


For further details call and a staff member will be happy to assist you.



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DEPARTURES
SUMMER: 9AM, 11AM, 1PM AND 3PM
WINTER: 11AM AND 1PM ---



DURATION: 90MINUTES ---



PRICES ADULTS: $105
KIDS (4 to 14 yrs old): $70 FAMILY of 2 adults and 2 kids: $290 FAMILY of 2 adults and 1 kid: $240 GROUP OF 4: $360


WHAT TO BRING Wind breaker Sun Block Hat Bottle of water Optional swimming clothes (during summer) Camera ---

WHERE TO MEET Please meet us by the Whangamata wharf at the end of Port Road 10 minutes before your booking.
We will help to fit your life jacket and fill disclaimer.


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WEATHER
Please observe that all tours and hires are weather dependent. Conditions can change on daily and even hourly basis we request all customers to call before hand to confirm their bookings. We are not responsible for any inconvenience if tours have to be cancelled last minute due to weather conditions.

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ACCOMMODATION
If you are looking to spend the night in Whangamata and are
looking for accommodation check out accommodation options here.