12 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Auckland

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Auckland: Night Kayak Tour in Glowing Bioluminescent Waters

/ June 4, 2026

1.Auckland: Night Kayak Tour in Glowing Bioluminescent Waters

Paddle Auckland’s night waters on a guided kayak tour where bioluminescent plankton glow with every stroke under a star-filled sky.

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour – Est. 1994

/ June 4, 2026

2.Bioluminescence Kayak Tour – Est. 1994

2-hour night kayak from Auckland’s North Shore to see bioluminescent plankton glow near Long Bay–Okura. Gear and instruction included.

★ 4.0

“This was truly an amazing experience. To see the water light up like sparklers or making waves that glow, i felt like a kid splasing in the water and being mesmerized. Peter and Ben were the absolute best guides with great tips and sharing the same enjoyment as we did.”

187 reviewsFrom $73.85by Canoe & Kayak Adventures

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Sunset kayak tour to Rangitoto Island

/ June 4, 2026

3.Sunset kayak tour to Rangitoto Island

Sunset sea kayaking to Rangitoto Island from Auckland: guided paddle, summit hike, BBQ dinner, and a night return by city lights.

★ 5.0

“It was a once in a lifetime experience! Challenging with the winds, but our guide Tony was amazing and made sure we had a great and safe trip. He was very knowledgeable about local wildlife and geology.”

168 reviewsFrom $152.04by Auckland Sea Kayaks

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Day sea kayak tour Rangitoto Island

/ June 4, 2026

4.Day sea kayak tour Rangitoto Island

Kayak from St. Heliers to Rangitoto Island, hike to a volcano summit, then enjoy a Kiwi BBQ by the shore in Auckland.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Daniel was terrific. Based on the condition of the water and incoming rain, he provided us with an alternative option for our kayak trip to avoid rough water. We headed to Browns Island where we hiked to see inside the old volacanRead more”

79 reviewsFrom $152.04by Auckland Sea Kayaks

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Auckland: Bioluminescence Kayak Tour with Guide

/ June 4, 2026

5.Auckland: Bioluminescence Kayak Tour with Guide

Paddle on an Auckland night kayak and spot bioluminescent plankton glowing in the dark, with a small-group guide for 2 hours.

★ 4.4

“We really enjoyed the activity. We can recommend it, thank you.”

42 reviews2 hoursFrom $71by Canoe & Kayak Adventures

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Motukorea / Browns Island Sea Kayak Journey

/ June 4, 2026

6.Motukorea / Browns Island Sea Kayak Journey

Sea-kayak to Motukorea (Browns Island) from central Auckland, with gear, snacks, and a short summit hike for volcano views in 4 hours.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide is Elle. A french girl. She is a very nice person. We feel nervous at the beginning as this is our first time doing kayaking. She provided extensive information about safety before we start which is helpful. We recommend this to anyone want to challenge yourself. Unforgettable experience.”

35 reviewsFrom $121.01by Auckland Sea Kayaks

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Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

/ June 4, 2026

7.Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

Paddle Auckland at night to see bioluminescent Sea Sparkle turn your wake blue. Life jacket and kayak included in 2 hours.

★ 5.0

“Great tour with amazing and friendly guides. They were very informative and found us and area with the bioluminescence area within a couple of minutes. Had a nice experience.”

31 reviewsFrom $68.26by Social Nature Movement

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Auckland: Browns Island (Motukorea) Sea Kayak Tour

/ June 4, 2026

8.Auckland: Browns Island (Motukorea) Sea Kayak Tour

Paddle from St Heliers to Motukorea (Browns Island) for a beginner-friendly sea kayak tour with volcanic scenery and wildlife spotting in Auckland.

★ 5.0

“Excellent day on the water kayaking with Ben and Hailey, panoramic views on the island”

22 reviews4 hoursFrom $89by Social Nature Movement

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Auckland City Lights Night Kayaking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

9.Auckland City Lights Night Kayaking Tour

Paddle Auckland’s inner harbor at night on a 2.5-hour guided kayak tour: Sky Tower glow, Harbour Bridge Vector Lights, marina views.

★ 5.0

“Seeing Auckland at night from the water in a kayak is an amazing experience. Ben, our knowledgeable guide, made the trip both fun and safe.”

21 reviewsFrom $83.78by Auckland Sea Kayaks

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Auckland: City Lights Night Kayak Tour

/ June 7, 2026

10.Auckland: City Lights Night Kayak Tour

Night kayak Auckland with Harbour Bridge and Sky Tower lights, tea and brownie onboard, small-group 2-hour paddle from Z Pier.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful tour guides. They made us feel safe, comfortable and ensured that we enjoyed the experience. It was a unique and awesome experience!”

11 reviews2 hoursFrom $80by Auckland Sea Kayaks

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Browns Island Motukorea Sea Kayak Tour

/ June 9, 2026

11.Browns Island Motukorea Sea Kayak Tour

Kayak Browns Island (Motukorea) from St Heliers in Auckland, spotting native birds, volcanic clues, and early aviation history on a 4-hour tour.

★ 5.0

“Both my friend and I were in awe of our instructors wealth of knowledge of the area and the story behind it, would highly recommend this experience to anyone considering the Kay’s king experience”

9 reviewsFrom $93.09by Social Nature Movement

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Auckland: Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour to Motukorea Island

/ June 13, 2026

12.Auckland: Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour to Motukorea Island

Paddle from Auckland to Motukorea in a sea kayak, hike an extinct volcano, and score skyline-and-crater views with small-group help.

★ 5.0

“Had the best day out with our guide Bennet who was friendly, helpful and super knowledgeable about local history, geography and culture. Brilliant for all ages, we had a great day paddling across to Motukorea Island, as well as exploring the island and amazing trek to the top of the mountain, overlooking the crater of…”

6 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $116by Auckland Sea Kayaks

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12 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Auckland