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Information about the trips
Trip information/Gear list
Trip information/Gear list
If you are looking for some information about your trip and/or about what sort of gear to bring with you, this document will answer most of your questions.
We Provide
All kayaking equipment
Including dry bags and paddling jackets.
Single and double kayaks are available, which are outfitted with comfy air pad backrests and deck bags.
Delicious meals
A point of pride for us. You’ll find the beachside dining one of the highlights of the tour. Great care is taken to organise and prepare terrific meals from locally grown fruits and vegetables with baked desserts and quality New Zealand meats provided.
On occasion a variety of fresh seafood caught during our tour will round out our sumptuous meals.
* Vegetarian meals also provided.
Note: Pre-tour information, which includes a detailed clothing and gear lists, plus local accommodation and transportation information will be sent upon receipt of your deposit.
You provide
Customers are asked to make a contribution toward meal preparation and various camp chores on a rotational basis.
Regarding personal camping gear, you will need to bring (or rent from us at $5/day/item) your own tent, sleeping bag, ground pad, and, if interested, snorkeling gear.
Map
How to get there
Getting to the start of the tour from Auckland
Please note that we have changed location but still remain in the Bay of Islands and have moved to Kerikeri.
We recommend you arrive in Kerikeri no later than the afternoon before the trip. We hold an informal pre-trip meeting at 6pm the evening before the trip starts at Maha Restaurant @ Wharepuke on 190 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri.
DIRECTIONS
By Bus
From the Auckland International airport you can take the SkyCity (airport shuttle bus) to downtown Auckland. This service runs every half hour and takes approx 45 minutes. A number of other shuttles and taxis are also available. Intercity offers a morning and afternoon bus service to Kerikeri. Travel time is just over 4 hours. If travelling during Christmas, New Year or Easter holiday period, it’s recommended you book your bus tickets well in advance. Baggage storage facilities exist at the bus depots. Check their web sites for further details and bookings.
By Air
Air New Zealand offers a link service to Kerikeri. Flight time from Auckland is 45 minutes and cost varies approximately $60 – $175 depending on availability of special prices on the internet. Check their web site for flight schedules and prices as they tend to change.
By Car
Many car rentals are available from Auckland airport.
If you fly to Kerikeri see below the companies available in the Bay of Islands.
Pick up and drop off in in Kerikeri. One way drop offs can usually be arranged.
Northland Rental info@northlandrentals.co.nz
Available from Kerikeri only- no one way drop offs to Auckland.
Pick up and drop off in in Kerikeri. One way drop offs can usually be arranged.
Where to stay
Accommodation
You will need to book accommodation for at least the night before and the night following the kayak trip. There are numerous motels, bed and breakfasts and hostels in Kerikeri. For quality and ease of logistics we recommend the following but you are welcome to book the hotel you fancy:
Hotels
Craicor Accommodation
Bed and Breakfast – A peaceful place to stay, settled in a bush and garden setting with sea views
Central Paihia
Nice Mediterannean setting in central Paihia
Camp Ground
Bay of islands Holiday Park
A private, peaceful setting beside the Waitangi River. A few kilometres from central Paihia. Good if you have your own transport
Nice camp ground by the water
Central Paihia
Backpacker Hostels –
Budget Accommodation
Pickled Parrot
theparrot@paradise.net.nz
Saltwater Lodge
saltwater.lodge@xtra.co.nz
Haka Lodge
www.hakalodge.com
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