Bay of Islands Kayaking & Camping Itinerary

Our Multi Day tours are the Ultimate Mix of Adventure and Relaxation. Your 3 Days in paradise will be spent with one of our qualified fun guides who are there  to keep you safe, well fed and show you all the good spots! Along the way we have plenty of time for exploring the Island’s numerous caves and reefs. Also snorkeling (gear supplied) with the fish, nature walks to amazing views or simply relaxing on a quiet beach. Our Bay of Islands tours offer abundant wildlife with sea birds, little blue penguins, dolphins and even orca at times. Numerous walking tracks on the Islands offer awesome views and a chance to check out many of the native birds of New Zealand (thanks to Project Island Song).

Our 3 Day Kayaking/Camping adventure begins on the first morning at 9.30am at Long Beach (Russell). After introductions with everyone on the tour and packing the gear we are on the water. We will spend the day Island hopping beautiful and our first stop is Roberton or Motuarohia Island. Here we will have time to explore the island, snorkel or swim. The island has significant Maori history and offers a range of recreational activities including a track to a fantastic Pa site, an educational underwater trail for snorkelers and two stunning lagoons to explore. After leaving Roberton we will head for Moturua Island for a well deserved break and a delicious lunch on a secluded beach.

From here we have an hours paddle to our home for the next two days, the gorgeous Urupukapuka Island.With all this action we know you will be hungry, and we pride ourselves on keeping you well fed and happy with delicious meals on all our trips. Nothing tastes better after a great day Sea Kayaking than a Gourmet meal and eating it on the beach as the sun sets on our campsite. Also you do not get better views of the stars than out on the Islands. Those that have extra energy after dinner,  can take a short paddle in the sheltered bay where we camp….. if its dark enough, the glow in the dark phosphorescence in the water – will blow your mind!

Today we experience the natural wonders and the stunning scenery of this unique marine environment as we head towards either the iconic Hole in the Rock or Deep Water Cove where we stop for lunch. (Our destination will depend on weather and tidal conditions). We paddle back via Waiwaitoria passage and Okaihau Island to our base at Urupukapuka where we spend another memorable night under the stars.

This morning we pack up camp and have breakfast before we head off for another great day on the water. 
We begin with making the short paddle to Moturua Island. Here we have the opportunity to go ashore and explore the beautiful bays and beaches or walk the 4.6km loop track. One of the most highly rated DOC tracks in New Zealand. See where Captain Cook and Marion Du Fresne spent time and visit the WW2 observation post. Keep an eye out for the North Island Robin, Fantails, Tui, North Island brown Kiwi, Oystercatcher, Silvereye, and New Zealand Dotterel. On our return trip we will try and see everything we missed on the previous days before we make it back to Long Beach at around 4pm.

*Please note itinerary changes may be necessary due to weather conditions.

No Experience Necessary: An average level of fitness required, this adventure is suitable for all ages and would make a fantastic family holiday.

Tour Includes: all meals, tent, basic mats, park fees and transportation.

Minimum Numbers: We do require a minimum of 4 people to run this tour, however during our peak season (Jan to Feb) this shouldn't be a problem. If we are handling your full tour around New Zealand we can usually make this work.

Sleeping Bag: This tour includes everything except a sleeping bag! Sleeping bags can be rented for the tour.

Camping: We always camp on the beautiful Urupukapuka Island.

2 Day Options (overnight) are available - Please enquire.