Tour Auckland’s Rangitoto Island by Kayak

Waitematã Harbour opens up to the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana, with the Auckland Harbour Bridge reaching out over the top. It’s best explored as the sun appears to be disappearing under the sea.

This sunset tour showcases the best of Auckland’s Waitematã Harbour and beyond, culminating in a visit to Rangitoto Island – the largest of about 50 volcanoes that make up Auckland’s volcanic field. It’s the type of experience available exclusively to Mastercard cardholders, who can register via priceless.com.

Following a safety briefing and paddling instruction, you’ll kayak across the Waitematã Harbour, where you’ll catch glimpses of Little Blue Penguins and Cook’s Petrels. Then you’ll pull up to Rangitoto Wharf, where you’ll embark on a one-hour trek to the summit, learning about the history of the region along the way. Once at the top, you’ll enjoy unmatched 360-degree views of the Auckland region. Afterwards, you’ll return to the water’s edge and enjoy a Kiwi-style BBQ dinner, before paddling back in the dark, watching the city lights glisten like stars.

This tour is led by highly-skilled and experienced guides with an in conservation. Their knowledge of the region, their understanding of weather systems, and of course their BBQ abilities, make this a tour you won’t forget. From June to September 2022, the tour will start at 2pm and from October 2022 to May 2023, it will have a 4pm start time

Bookings can be made via Priceless for groups of six people or more. Prices may change depending on exchange rates at the time of booking.

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