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Whenuakura Island Deluxe Guided Kayak Tour - Surfsup Whangamata

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Experience the magic of Whenuakura (Donut) Island as you paddle through the entrance and into the stunning turquoise lagoon!

Highlights

Experience a guided kayak tour through the stunning Whenuakura Island (Donut Island)
Learn about the Whangamata Wild Life Sanctuary
Stop off at Hauturu Island for an authentic Kawakawa tea
Experienced and knowledgeable guides
Suitable for beginner to confident kayakers

Join our experienced guides on a kayaking adventure that will take you into the stunning Whenuakura Island or Donut Island.

After a safety briefing, you will paddle from the beach approximately 30 minutes to a cave-like entrance that opens up into a beautiful lagoon surrounded by native fauna in the centre of the island.

Enjoy the views of unspoiled nature from your kayak as the island is a Wild Life Sanctuary that is off-limits to people landing on it.

We then head towards Hauturu Island to enjoy a cup of Kawakawa tea and visit some more locations of interest before heading back to shore. Your guide will be on hand to share their local knowledge and ensure the safety of all participants.

Adult $105.00 (15 years and over)

Kid $60.00 (4-14 years old)

Family of 4 $280.00 (2 Adults + 2 Kids)

What's included

Kayak & Paddle
Local Guide
Life Jacket
Dry Bag
Wetsuit
Kawakawa Tea

Duration

Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

Please meet at our beach reserve on Island View Road, Whangamata, by beach access 14.
Whangamata is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from Tauranga and a 1.45-min drive from Coromandel Township.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 4
Please be aware of the risk of capsizing during this activity.
If you are not confident in the water please give us a call for further details and other options.
All tours are weather dependent.
Customers must be aware that there is a risk of capsizing and that they are confident to handle ocean conditions with the help of the guide.

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

All tours are weather dependent for safety. Conditions can change on a daily and even hourly basis we request all customers to call beforehand to confirm their bookings.We are not responsible for any inconvenience if tours have to be cancelled last minute due to weather conditions.
No refunds will apply if a customer cancellation is made within 48 hours of arrival day.
Getting Here: Whangamata is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from Tauranga and a 1.45-min drive from Coromandel Township.
Family Pass: Full value price based on purchasing tickets separately - discounts are shown from this rate.

Available Bookings from 26 Mar to 8 Apr 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Adult$105.00
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$84.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$105.00
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$84.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$105.00
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$94.50 Less than 6 at this price!
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$94.50 Less than 6 at this price!
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$105.00
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$84.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$105.00
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$105.00
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$84.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$105.00
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$84.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$105.00
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$105.00
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$84.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$105.00
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

Adult$84.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Kid$60.00
Family of 4$280.00

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iinesc from Germany wrote on 24 March 2025

Great Tour, absolute recommendation!

The Tour was a wonderful experience! We were only 5 people, had a really good guide who told us very interesting things about the Maori Background of the Island and was aware of everybodys needs and safety in a very friendly and unobtrusive way. My first time in a Kajak but definitely not my last, but I think people with Kajaking experience will also enjoy the Tour into the Island! Would always do it again!

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Swania Shamzu from New Zealand wrote on 22 March 2025

A MUST DO!!

Amazing experience.

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Andrea Garcia from New Zealand wrote on 11 February 2025

Great experience

The experience was great, we had fun and a beautiful day

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lindsayl2 from New Zealand wrote on 31 January 2025

Beautiful Trip

We had a lovely paddle with Mauro who was a super guide! Thank you!

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Lua from New Zealand wrote on 26 January 2025

Beautiful experience

Even with the rain, the experience was amazing! The entire crew was super excited and making sure we were all ok! Loved it! I’d definitely recommend it

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

Adult 15 years and over

Kid 4-14 years old

Family of 4 2 Adults + 2 Kids

^*This option must be made together with another price type.

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