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Bay
of Islands
6 Day Trips
This
100 square mile Maritime Scenic Reserve is renowned for its
delightful array of islands, rugged peninsulas and idyllic beaches.
Our six day kayak tour will take you around many of these islands
and, depending on weather and
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sea conditons, out to the outer reaches of the Bay of Islands- either; Cape Wiwiki to the north or ; Cape Brett
to the east.
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Features such as The Black Rocks (distinctive
columnar basalt formations) and Cathedral Cave, on the same island
as the famous Hole-in-the-Rock, are very special
paddling experiences.
Historically, the Bay of Islands was a cradle for early
Maori civilisation, as well as for the first European settlements of
the early 1800's. Remote Maori pa sites (fortified village headlands), such as Rangihoua Pa abound throughout
the BOI. The kayak is the perfect way to
gain access to hike these panoramic archaeological sites.
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Spectacular 360 degree
views reveal the true beauty of the Bay of Islands! Myra's Cave and the many narrow passageways
en route to either Cape Brett or Cape
Wiwiki will add to our paddling adventure
and provide many additional photo opportunities.
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3 Day Trips
On the 3 day kayak
trips we explore a smaller area of the the Bay on either; the north
side, along the Purerua Peninsula and out to Cape Wiwiki or; the east side,
based from Urupukapuka Island. Islands and secluded beaches become more
the focus for these trips with exploration of the many intricate "rock
gardens" available for the more adventurous.
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Outer Northeast
Coast
6 Day Trips
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Magnificent
stretches of coastline both to the north and south of the Bay of Islands,
provide a perfect setting for adventurous,
scenery inspired ocean kayaking.
These coastal areas are characterised by long sandy beaches,
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islands,
towering sea cliffs and a variety
of small coves, perfect for lunch time beachcombing and snorkelling.
The numerous sea caves, archways and rock pinnacles along the way will
enhance the paddling experience.
Highlights of these coastal trips may include:
Exploring
the Cavalli Islands conservation reserve.
Visiting an historic whaling station (mid 1800's)
in Whangamumu Harbour.
Introductory kayak surfing on the gentle sandy beaches
of Mimiwhangata or Northern Takou Bay.
Whangaroa Harbour, with its unique rock formations
and sea caves at its entrance.
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Novice kayakers
with a sense of adventure, good level of physical fitness and a desire
to learn ocean "kayak seamanship" skills will find these trips very
rewarding and at an appropriate level of challenge. Experienced
paddlers will be able to further their kayaking skills in the
many areas of expertise required for exposed coastal paddling.
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Click here to view
a larger version of the map.
Check our trip schedule.
Click here for
information on other New Zealand sea kayaking trips.
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Mark Hutson
New Zealand Sea Kayak Adventures
Box 454, Paihia, Bay of Islands
New Zealand
Ph 64 - 9 - 402 8596
nzkayak@xtra.co.nz
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