Lake Manapouri Kayak Rentals

We operate predominately double sea kayaks (with a single available if you have an odd numbered group of people).

These are fully equipped with all required safety and paddling gear. All have dry storage compartments front & rear with steering rudders.

We supply with your kayak rental:

longjohn wetsuits, lifevest, sprayskirt, paddlejacket, pogies, thermals, colour laminated maps, emergency flares, dry bags, first-aid kit, bilge pump, paddle & spare paddle, toilet shovel, paddle-float, gear & rubbish bags. Handheld VHF radios are provided with all trips.

Special Features:

So you have a safe and enjoyable trip, we provide help & full instruction on:

• Packing, paddling and steering of kayaks.
• safety and the use of all safety gear.
   
• We offer help on planning your trip, pointing out areas of interest / possible hazards / wind directions and possible conditions that these could create.
   
• All kayaks are transported to & from the lake from our Waiau Street base.
   
• We provide changing rooms, toilets, car parking & indoor storage for bikes & gear.
   
• Your safety is a priority.  We can be contacted for assistance, weather updates etc on your VHF (2 way) radio which is provided free of charge with all rentals

You will need to bring:

drinks, food, sunhat, sunblock, sunglasses, insect repellent, camera (& lots of film/memory/spare batteries), rainjacket, comfortable soft shoes, swimwear and towel, warm sweater and extra clothing. If overnight camping you will need all necessary equipment for camping (cooking and camping equipment can be hired locally).

Total trip time: 1 day or more

Season: operating late September to early May.

NOTE: WE DO NOT RENT TO SOLO PADDLERS AND WE DO NOT OFFER RENTALS FOR ANY OTHER WATERWAY OTHER THAN LAKE MANAPOURI.

Groups need to be water confident with previous kayaking experience & good outdoor knowledge - with a capable outdoor leader.

For additional information or reservations, please feel free to contact us:

Reg Calder and Jo Wilson
Owners/Operators
Adventure Kayak & Cruise
Fiordland, New Zealand

E-mail: information@fiordlandadventure.co.nz

Click here to see our cancellation policy.

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