Kayaking in New Zealand
Apr 18th, 1999, 05:06 PM
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Kayaking in New Zealand
I am planning on spending a little over a month in NZ next year during Jan and Feb. I have extensive experience kayaking around the world, but have yet to paddle the waters of the South Pacific. I'm curious about the possibility of finding rental equipment in NZ. Also thinking about purchasing a folding kayak. <BR> <BR>Thanks, <BR>Russell
Apr 19th, 1999, 11:30 AM
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It is very easy to find and rent equipment near the major kyacking spots. Make sure you check out Abel Tasman National Park--wonderful scenery and some of th lakes and rivers near Queenstown. We also had wonderful kyacking ours in Milford Sound and the Bay of Ilsands up noth. You can find most equipment you'll need with very little hassle so I would not bring anything with you. Have great time!
Apr 21st, 1999, 02:13 PM
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Russell, <BR> <BR>I can second what Hans said about the Abel Tasman National Park. There are also a couple of rivers in the North Island where you can Kayak the rapids. One I know of is a Lodge called River Valley about 30 KM from Taihapi (Tourist Information in Taihapi can give you the number, and they'll pick you up.) Another is further north, just outside Rotorua (sorry, can't remember the name of the River). <BR>Have a great trip!
Jun 25th, 1999, 06:09 AM
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Kia ora, Russell; <BR> <BR>I agree with the comments re: Abel Tasman. It's a sub-tropical paradise, with golden beaches and clear azure seas. But to get away from the (kayaking) crowds you may also want to consider the Marlborough Sounds, 100 miles or so east of Abel Tasman. Beyond your first day out you're past the crowds -- and you can happily spend 3 days in Queen Charlotte Sound alone. Outfitters are based in Picton and Anakiwa (next door to the NZ Outward Bound School).
Sep 5th, 1999, 06:57 PM
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Try to fit in a brief call to the Coromandel Peninsula - some nice sea kayaking done here! email for more info. <BR>[email protected]
