Guided Kayaking Tours - Glenorchy
Highlights & inclusions
What you can expect
Participate in a kayaking trip that will take you across one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Southern Alps region of New Zealand. Two excellent options depart from the shores of Glenorchy at Lake Wakatipu’s head, situated just 40 minutes from Queenstown.
Glenorchy Island Safari Depart from the shores off Glenorchy and paddle across the lake briefly, after which you will find yourself at an isolated beach on Pigeon or Pig Island. Continue on through luxuriant native beech forest and observe fascinating native birdlife and plants that can only be found on these untouched islands. After exploring the island, frolick on the beach and enjoy the provided refreshments before returning back to the mainland by kayak.
Location
What you need to know
- Queenstown accommodation transfers (optional)
- 90 minutes of easy paddling
- Refreshments on the beach
- Guided walk on the island
- Safety briefing & all kayaking equipment
- Allow 5 hours including return transfers to Queenstown
- 8:00am (8:45am if self driving)
- Departs from outside the Station building on Camp Street, central Queenstown
- If self driving to Glenorchy, meet outside Mrs Woolly’s General Store, 60 Oban St, Glenorchy
- Operates in peak summer only (Nov-Jan)
- Can children 5 do the Rippled Earth Kayaking Tour? The age limit for Children is 7 + years old
- Does the Rippled Earth Kayaking Tour operate in September? Unfortunately the Rippled Earth kayaking trips do not operate in Queenstown during the winter months. The months of operation are November - May.
- Is transfer from Queenstown for Rippled Earth Kayaking Tour included in the cost? Yes, return transfers from Queenstown are included in the cost of the Rippled Earth kayaking in Queenstown.
- Suitable for children 8 years & over
- Exclusive & group packages available on request
- Waterproof camera bags are supplied for the trip
- Please bring suitable outdoor clothing, walking shoes/sneakers, sunglasses sunscreen & your camera
- Please prepare for the sun, bring sunblock & suitable clothing
- Highly trained & knowledgeable guides
- Kayaking tours all come with double sea kayaks, paddles, spray decks, fitting PFD’s camera box or dry bag & splash jackets are available
- Rippled Earth kayaks is a certified Adventure Outdoor Operator who’s safety systems are audited through Adventure Mark
Recent reviews
Highly recommended ! Great experiences with a lovely team
Sam is an excellent guide.
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