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Independent Day Kayak Adventures from Tata Beach
Kayaks available by the hour, half day and full day.
We have several types of kayak for day hire, enclosed sea kayaks and open sit-on-tops. You can see the
picture of the each types or kayak on the Price section on the bottom of this page.
( Price includes safety briefing and all kayaking gear).
Tata Islands, start of Abel Tasman
Picnic and swim at secluded beaches
Taupo Point |
Stunning and varied scenery in a short and easy paddle from Tata beach provides a great taste of paddling
this magical coastline.
- Explore Tata Islands (start of Abel Tasman National Park) home to New Zealands largest colony of spotted
shags nesting in the limestone cliffs.
- Paddle round awesome rock formations at Abel Tasman Point, including archways and caves.
- Cruise into Wainui lagoon (high tide) or Wainui Bay where you can look for stingrays and other sea life.
- Picnic or sunbathe on gorgeous secluded beaches or continue into the National Park coastline
as far as Taupo Point.
- Suitable for families and people with no previous kayaking experience, safety instruction, safety
gear and map provided.
Bring snacks, lunch, drinks, swimming costume, towels and other gear to enjoy the beach time. We have
lots of space in sea kayaks and we can provide you waterproof bags for sit-on-top kayaks.
For those who want an friendly experienced guide who will fill you in on local history, show you some
interesting hidden spots and help look after your safety, our
Half Day Guided Tour is available.
For kayaking more than one day, see Taupo Point Special or Freedom
Rental Multi Day Hire.
What to bring:
Warm windproof top, swimming costume, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, drink, snack or lunch, camera
(water proof bag will be provided). Shorts and shoes that can get wet (no jeans).
 Other options:
Kayaks can also be taken away for use at other beaches or estuaries (e.g. Totaranui, Wanganui Inlet) for
day or multi day hire.
Kids kayaks:
Available from Pohara Beach. Fun for the whole family. During the peak summer season, we operate from
Pohara Camp. At other times avairable from our
Pohara Base.
Prices for 2010/2011
A minimum number of 2 people is required. Start from Tata or Pohara Beach. Price includes full safety
briefing, kayaks and all kayak gear.
Option 1: Enclosed sea kayaks
| Half day (4 Hours) |
Single$45 /kayak. Double $90
/kayak. |
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| Full day |
Single $55 /kayak. Double $110
/kayak. |
Option 2: Open sea kayaks
| Rate: |
/ hour |
/ 2 hrs |
/ 1/2 day |
/ day |
3+days |
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| Double stable open kayak, sit-on type. |
$50 |
$60 |
$70 |
$90 |
$75 /day |
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| Single stable open kayak, sit-on type. (A minimum number of 2 people is required.) |
$30 |
$30 |
$35 |
$45 |
$50 /day |
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| Rate: |
/ hour |
/ 2 hrs |
/ 1/2 day |
/ day |
3+days |
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| Weeni Wave (Kids). |
$10 |
$15 |
$18 |
$25 |
$20 / day |
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| Crazi Wave (Teenager's) |
$12 |
$17 |
$20 |
$30 |
$25 / day |
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