Two-Hour Whenuakura Island Fully Guided Kayak Experience
Paddle your way into the magic of Whenuakura Island, also known as Donut Island, accessible only by kayak due to its unique geography. Discover a captivating wildlife sanctuary on a two-hour deluxe guided experience. Find yourself in a surreal turquoise lagoon surrounded by native flora and volcanic cliffs as you spot indigenous birds, seals, and more fauna. Continue your journey to Hauturu Island, where you’ll hit land and share KawaKawa tea with your group. Get up close as you take in the beauty of the area on an adventure of a lifetime!
Inclusions
- Valid for one or four adults (15+), one child (4–14), one family (two adults + two children OR two adults + one child)
- Two-hour Whenuakura Island (Donut Island) guided kayak experience
- Kayak and paddle set up on the beach
- Local guide
- Life jacket
- Dry bag
- Wetsuit
- KawaKawa tea
- Experience is suitable for beginners
- Available every day: Tours are scheduled for 9am, 12pm and 3pm, weather permitting
- Bookings valid to 30 April 2024
Pricing & availability
Things to know
- Please call prior to your departure to confirm if your tour will go ahead
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 2 days before your chosen date - 100%
- Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
- Cancellations made more than 48 hours before tour departure date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 48 hours of tour departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to Booking
48 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Bottle of water
- Swimming clothes (Lycra shirt is ideal)
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day: Tours are scheduled for 9am, 12pm and 3pm, weather permitting
- Bookings valid to 30 April 2024
- Departure Point: Please meet at beach reserve on Island View Road, near beach access 14
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes before tour departure time. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
Important:
- It is recommended that you have no major health issues to participate in this tour
- Medium level of fitness is recommended
- If you are scared of water or waves, please think twice before booking as there is a chance of capsizing your kayak
- You must be aged 4 and over to participate in this experience
- Kayaks have a limit of 110kgs per person
- Landing at Whenuakura Island is not permitted
- Participants will be required to sign a waiver prior to participation
- Food and drinks are not included
- Hotel transfers are not included
Terms & Conditions:
- BYO food and drinks are not permitted as to protect the biosecurity of the locations visited
- Please observe that all tours and hires are weather-dependent. Conditions can change on daily and even hourly basis, so please call before departure to confirm your bookings
- Itinerary is subject to change
- Surfsup New Zealand are not responsible for any inconvenience if tours have to be cancelled last minute due to weather conditions
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Surf SUP Kayaks
Since 2015, Surfsup New Zealand has been your go-to for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) tours in Whangamata. As a local family business, Mauro and Katrina, along with their expert summer team, pride themselves on unique, authentic experiences to make your Coromandel adventure truly unforgettable.