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Taupo

Tours & Courses

Taupo

Kayaking Course

$295 per person

Our comprehensive Kayaking Course gives you the foundation skills to handle a kayak competently and safely.

a fantastic learning day for you.

What you will learn

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Self-rescues

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Assist others back on to their kayak

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Loads of different paddle techniques.

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Beach launching and landing

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Steering with your paddle and rudder

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Risk management

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Clothing and equipment

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Transporting kayaks

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Simple tow systems

“It was a great day on the water, with first-rate & skill-level appropriate help from the group of instructors (we had three folk helping on our day). Having some different perspectives was a great help, with all input given in a low-key & friendly manner.” – Andrew.

 

“It was a great day on the water, with first-rate & skill-level appropriate help from the group of instructors (we had three folk helping on our day). Having some different perspectives was a great help, with all input given in a low-key & friendly manner.” – Andrew.

 

 

Taupo

Kayaking Courses

Kayak Rolling Course

$299 per person

Do you want to push yourself in rougher water, but don’t because you may take a swim? Well, get into an Eskimo Rolling Course and move on.

Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking

$449 per person

This course is designed to build your kayaking skills in a safe and progressive manner, with the goal of developing you into a safe, confident & technically correct paddler.

Whitewater Rescue Technician

$499

This three-day course is designed specifically for professional guides, kayakers, private boaters, fish and game personnel, and others who work or play on or around flowing water.

Multisport Grade 2 Certificate

$250 – $350

The course is held over a weekend, with the goal of refreshing and fine tuning your current skills, improving any areas of your kayaking that you want to work on and, of course, getting on the river and getting puffed! 

Daily Multisport Coaching

$250 – $350

The course is held over a weekend, with the goal of refreshing and fine tuning your current skills, improving any areas of your kayaking that you want to work on and, of course, getting on the river and getting puffed! 

Taupo Kayak Tours & Hire

Taupo

Kayaking Tours

Maori Rock Carvings Tour

$115 per person

Soak in the view across the Lake to 3 live volcanos while you hear the history of the carvings, various Maori legends and facts of the local area from your guide before enjoying rock jumps and a swim in Australasia’s largest freshwater Lake.

Waikato Float Tour

Adults $69 | Child $49

Begin your kayaking journey at the source of New Zealands largest river and drift past various islands, nature reserves, swimming spots, the drop zone of Taupo Bungy before soaking in Natural Hot Pools en route. 

SUP Board Hire

Half Day $49 | Full Day $89

Have the ultimate freedom to explore the wonders of Lake Taupo in the most unique way possible. Get up close and personal with one of New Zealand’s largest and most extraordinary art pieces – The Maori Rock Carvings

“Wow such a beautiful trip. Peter was very knowledgeable and passionate about the entire area. Saw many stingrays and birds, can’t wait to go again.” – Mitch

“I haven’t been kayaking in years and I felt really relaxed and safe on this tour in the moonlight. My 9 year old is still talking about what a great time she had.” – Angie

“Amazing. The kayak trip was great. We’ll organised and a lovely peaceful spot to kayak and see the ma groves and birds coming in to nest. The bioluminescence just added the extra special touch, with plenty of time to experience it. Highly recommend!” – June

“Even though we only saw tiny sparks of bioluminescence, this tour was absolutely magical! We did see flying fish and hints of stingrays which was very cool. The bright sky showing the milky way and the bright moonlight made it a stunning tour. Peter was extremely kind and did everything in his power to make it a wonderful evening. He even brought snacks and drinks.” – Suzanne