Taupo Kayaking Adventures

Taupo Kayaking Adventures (TKA) specialises in guided kayaking on New Zealand's largest fresh water lake, Lake Taupo.

With unrivalled natural beauty, fascinating history, gourmet outdoor food, and passionate, knowledgeable guides, we offer a unique experience to remember.

We will take you on an adventure, kayaking through clear water, enjoying the beautiful scenery from the lake, including native bush, an active volcano, Maori rock carvings and unspoiled areas that can be only reached on the water.

Our nature-based paddling trips focus on exploring the natural environment, without disturbing its precious ecosystems and wildlife

Our trips are fully guided, and suitable for everyone. We can take single kayakers, small or large groups, from beginner to experienced kayakers, and trips ranging from half a day to overnight expeditions.

We can also include walks, fishing and hunting expeditions. So get in touch with Taupo Kayaking Adventures, and we'll help you create your very own adventure.

Our guided tours

Taupo Kayaking AdventuresAll trips can be arranged round your ideas and level of fitness. Contact us and ask about the possibilities of creating your own combination of outdoor activities. Duration of the escapes, refreshments/lunch and area of interest are all tailorable to your wishes.

Our trips include:

• Half day – Maori rock carvings - Explore the secluded Maori Rock Carvings. Paddle below native bush, past steep cliffs and mini inlets that can only harbour a kayak.
• Full day - Visit the Maori Rock Carvings towering 100-metres high over the lake. Then it's on to Masons Rock – an impressive volcanic fan of rock emerging from the lake. Gourmet lunch included.
• Evening on the lake - A relaxing paddle on the lake, from Acacia Bay back to the Yacht Club in Taupo CBD
• Overnight - After a day kayaking majestic Lake Taupo, prolong your adventure by spending the night in this outdoor sanctuary.
• Explorer package - Enjoy a leisurely 2-3 hour mountain-bike ride, and 3 hours kayaking on the crystal clear waters of Lake Taupo.
• Ultimate escape - Explore the remote shores of the spectacular Western Bays only accessible by water. Gourmet lunch included.
• Kayak Fishing Tours - Fish beautiful Lake Taupo out of purpose-built fishing kayaks, while enjoying the serenity that only kayaking provides.
• The Squeeze Trip - Kayak the Waikato River past geothermal wonders down to the"Squeeze"a narrow gap in the cliff face then paddle across natural thermal springs
• Waikato river float - Kayak the crystal clear waters of the Waikato River and soak in natural thermal hot pools
• Wilderness Trip - Kayak on Hinemaimaiai Stream on a dam through natural bush and pumice cliffs to a cascading waterfall. Experience the wilderness as you are so remote 

Taupo Kayak hire

Hiring a kayak is a good option if you are just wanting to have a play or to be able to explore lake taupo on your steam (without a guide).

• We have a number of sit on top options available, and some double sit in kayaks too
• We also have a trailer loaded with kayaks on for hire

But even better – our base is directly across the road from the lake in Acacia Bay, so no transporting issues. We also have a trailer loaded with kayaks which is now available to hire. Please call us to discuss prices.

Other Activities

As well as kayaking, there is a wide range of other activites you can take part in to enjoy our great lake. At Taupo Kayaking Adventures, we would be happy to combine our kayaking trips with walking and mountain-biking along some of New Zealand's most famous bush tracks.

The Great Lake Taupo region has some of the best mountain bike trails in the world with tracks ranging from gentle to heart pumping. Many of the tracks follow beautiful bush trails, catching glimpses of the lake, rivers and mountains. There are many biking and cycling options for all ranges of fitness, experience and budgets.

Address:

2/876 Acacia Bay Rd
Acacia Bay
Taupo 3377

Phone:

Mobile: 027 480 1231

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