• Please advise of your hotel location at the time of booking for transfers. Accommodation must be within a 2km radius of the Rotorua i-SITE
• Please book early to avoid disappointment

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 departure date: no cancellation fees apply
• Cancellations within 48 hours of 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

• For kayaking in summer months (December to February) swimwear with thermal leggings or gym type leggings and a thermal top layer, fleece jersey and light jacket is recommended
• For kayaking in colder months (March to November), swimwear, thermal leggings or gym type leggings and a thermal top layer with a minimum of three upper layers which are preferably fleece or wool are recommended. Bring along a woolen beanie and woollen gloves.
• If it looks like it will rain, carry a rain jacket
• Towel
• Carry weather-appropriate clothes to change into after the tour
• Water bottle

Every day

Availability:

• Available every day. Tour duration is approximately 2.5–3 hours
  • September, October, March: Departs 7pm
  • November – February: Departs 7.30pm or 8pm
  • April – August: Departs 5pm
• Meeting Point: Rotorua Information Centre, 1167 Fenton Street, New Zealand
• Pick-Up/Drop-Off Point: Return shuttle transfers are available on request (subject to availability) from central Rotorua accommodation if it is within 2km radius of the Rotorua i-SITE
• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your start time. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
• Bookings valid to 31 March 2026

Important:

• Please allow up to 2.5–3 hours for this experience, including travel time
• Bookings are subject to availability
• No experience is required for this activity
• The kayaking distance is not far and only requires moderate fitness
• Transfers are shared, meaning you will travel with other guests

Terms & Conditions:

• This experience is not suitable for children under the age of 5. All children under the age of 17 must be supervised by a responsible adult aged 18+ per participant at all times
• Itinerary is subject to change depending on availability, weather and road conditions
• A maximum weight of 105kg applies per stand-up paddle
• If a tour fails to satisfy the minimum numbers, the tour may be cancelled or rescheduled
• Paddle Board Rotorua reserves the right to cancel any activity at its discretion (but not limited to) any of the following reasons: a) lake, road or weather conditions; b) lack of numbers participating in the activity; c) unsuitability of guest(s) due to reasons such as age, ill health, poor fitness, intoxication or any other reasons rendering a guest unsuitable or unfit to participate in the activity; d) staff availability, e) any other circumstances which are beyond the reasonable control of the Operator
• Paddle Board Rotorua will get in touch well in advance if the weather looks bad and notify the guest(s). If their regulations allow them, they will operate
• Wildlife sightings are likely but cannot be guaranteed

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

Paddle Board Rotorua

Paddle Board Rotorua offers thrilling aquatic adventures in the heart of New Zealand’s geothermal wonderland. Explore the pristine waters of Lake Rotorua atop a paddleboard or a kayak, surrounded by stunning scenery. Founded by mates Matt Barnard and Nev Wilson, who are passionate about preserving local lakes and aim to support conservation efforts, the venture was started to reconnect people with nature.

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