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The Bay of Islands Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!
Bay of Islands Waterfall Cruise & Kayak
Our riverboat takes you to the calmest of waters where it is easiest to learn - kayak through mangrove forests or paddleboard face to face with an amazing waterfall!
Our riverboat takes you to the calmest of waters where it is easiest to learn - kayak through mangrove forests or paddleboard face to face with an amazing waterfall!
Highlights
- Safe white water experience, perfect for first time kayakers!
- Designed for travellers & Kiwis who seek a kayaking adventure with an exciting waterfall!
- An epic and memorable adventure for all!
- Safety boat on hand
- Suitable for all ages!
Our boat takes you to the best locations & makes kayaking easy!
We cruise for around 30 minutes along our local island coastline & 3km up a meandering river that in days gone by sailing ships loaded Kauri logs. Guests transfer to kayaks to explore up close, paddle through mangrove forests or photograph seabirds feeding their nesting babies in trees hanging over the river. Our final destination is where a waterfall drops into the sea & if you dare, paddle up to or under the waterfall.
This option is great for beginner levels or anyone looking to have more time to explore the local bird colonies, mangrove forests and waterfalls.
No prior kayaking experience is required, although we are mindful that not everyone in your family may be confident to kayak. Our Safety vessel is comfortable, always in calm waters & is on hand if anyone needs a rest…
Itinerary
- Local seabirds feeding in trees hanging over the river
- Kayak along & Through Mangrove Forests (Tide Dependant)
- Local seabirds feeding in trees hanging over the river
Available Bookings from 9 Nov to 22 Nov 2025
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Great Kayaking but no boat ride
Masha Kennard from
NZ
Kayaking Haruru Falls
angeliquev from
NZ
Kayaking Haruru Falls
angeliquev from
NZ
Cruise+kayak
jinhok from
NZ
Cruise+kayak
jinhok from
NZ
Cruise+kayak
jinhok from
NZ
Simply fun
Megan Rodger from
NZ
Simply fun
Megan Rodger from
NZ
Unforgettable experience
Naomi Sellar from
NZ
Bay of island waterfall cruise
fionah5 from
NZ
Excellent experience with friends
juliec7 from
NZ
Excellent experience with friends
juliec7 from
NZ
Highly recommend
Jei Hwang from
NZ
Great day out
Shana Hoffman from
NZ
Bay Of Islands Highlight
Kathryn from
Australia
Epic Afternoon
Trish from
NZ
3 hours of fun!
isabellec from
Australia
3 hours of fun!
isabellec from
Australia
Kayaking
lulygon from
Uruguay
Cruise and kayak
Deidre Back from
Australia
Waterfall
Tereza from
Brazil
All Smiles! ?
Matthew from
Australia
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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benb24 from New Zealand wrote on 30 December 2021
Great
Good experience. Definitely recommend. Very friendly and inclusive guide.
Megan Rodger from New Zealand wrote on 01 February 2021
Simply fun
We had the best time! Our guide made the whole experience so much fun! If you are going to Paihia and looking for something to do, this is a MUST!
jinhok from New Zealand wrote on 29 December 2021
Cruise+kayak
They had issue with break down and then informed me just a day before 6pm. And i applied for the paddling but no paddling and did kayak instead. Not organized well. Cruise itself was small too but its alright. The tour was not bad. Super friendly guide.
From Bay of Islands Waterfall Cruise & Kayak
Hi there Jinhok, Seems like you have your story confused. Your friend was told about our breakdown as soon as it happened, a few hours later you decided to yell abuse at our staff. We offered you a refund as we like to be understanding & obviously breakdowns happen some times. You were also asked to please be polite or you were not welcome to join us as we have other guests aboard. Thank you for joining us but please remember that in New Zealand we respect others & show love to all. Good lesson for you Thanks again Captain - Owner Taylor
Kerrie Krause from Australia wrote on 18 November 2022
Waterfall cruise & Kayak
What we did was nice, but was not what we paid for. It is advertised as a 30 minute cruise, then transferring into kayaks, with an optional photo pack. There was no boat, and no cruise and you had to use your ph to take photos. We paid extra for wetsuits (thinking it would b cold). There are no wetsuits. We just kayaked to the waterfalls and back with a guide. I feel like we should receive a partial refund.
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Vivian Yuen from New Zealand wrote on 24 January 2023
Cruise and kayak
Great kayak experience for first timer. Easy to learn and good introduction of the area