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Goat Island Marine Reserve Clearyak Experience: View Diverse Marine Life Through Glass Canoe
4.9
70 Ratings
Leigh
Paddle your 100% glass canoe over stunningly clear waters where you’ll see a variety of fish swimming just below your Clearyak at Goat Island Marine Reserve, a popular tourist destination in New Zealand.
Paddle your 100% glass canoe over stunningly clear waters where you’ll see a variety of fish swimming just below your Clearyak at Goat Island Marine Reserve, a popular tourist destination in New Zealand.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Goat Island Marine Reserve - Our team can be found on the beach beneath the Pohutukawa tree at Goat Island. You can park at the hilltop and take a brief walk down. Alternatively, use the loading zone to drop off passengers at the bottom of the hill before parking at the top.
- Goat Island Marine Reserve - Our team can be found on the beach beneath the Pohutukawa tree at Goat Island. You can park at the hilltop and take a brief walk down. Alternatively, use the loading zone to drop off passengers at the bottom of the hill before parking at the top.
What's Included
- All equipment provided
- All equipment provided
What's Not Included
- You will get wet up to your knees, so bring a towel and possibly a change of trousers/shorts.
- Bring warm clothes and a jacket if the weather is cool.
- You will get wet up to your knees, so bring a towel and possibly a change of trousers/shorts.
- Bring warm clothes and a jacket if the weather is cool.
Additional Information
- No previous kayak experience is required
- One person in each kayak does need to be able to swim 20+ metres
- Minimum age 3 years old. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the kayak.
- Weight limit 100kg per person or 200kg total per Clearyak
- Clearyak is suitable in all tides
- Customers must check their email including…
- No previous kayak experience is required
- One person in each kayak does need to be able to swim 20+ metres
- Minimum age 3 years old. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the kayak.
- Weight limit 100kg per person or 200kg total per Clearyak
- Clearyak is suitable in all tides
- Customers must check their email including spam & our top website banner in the morning of your experience.
- Not recommended for travelers with a condition that may be worsened when paddling
Location
150 Goat Island Road
Goat Island Road
Our team will be set up on the beach of Goat Island Marine Reserve, Leigh.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(70 Ratings)
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Jennifer_p
Mar 25, 2025
Beautiful location and fun activity! - The pictures don’t do this experience justice! It’s an incredibly beautiful spot and we had so much fun exploring in the kayaks, looking at the fish, etc. Would highly recommend!
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358daneb
Mar 22, 2025
Worth every dollar! - Had the best time exploring Goat Island and it's with thanks to Kip who made it so effortless and fun. Really enjoyed our time out on the water and big thank you to Kip, you're the man!
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Gddining
Mar 15, 2025
A Great Day On The Water... - We had our daughter & her partner over from the UK & we hired two clear kayaks. The conditions were ideal & Pip, the operator, went above & beyond in ensuring we had a safe & enjoyable time. We spent over an hour on the water & loved every minute. Many thanks to Pip for his friendly & attentive attitude & we'd have no hesitation in doing this activity again.
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Christophert2647
Mar 9, 2025
Clearyak 10/10 - Amazing marine reserve with heaps of fish. Great service and friendly staff that provided helpful tips on where to go and what could be seen.
Would recommend this to anyone visiting the area
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O7121eqtamarah
Mar 8, 2025
Beautiful, fun, safe, great support! - Not really knowing what to expect, we talked with Kip on the beach. He explained everything very well and was super genial. He set us up in the kayaks, explained safety and boundaries, and provided info on where we might have the best viewing. We had a super fun paddle, the kayaks are so stable. Saw some really big snapper. Kip came out to check on us once and took a group photo which was fun. At the end he took care of everything and we have a great memory of our Clearyak excursion!!
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Pattyc956
Mar 2, 2025
Clear kayak - An hour on the clear kayak at goat island.... it was wonderful!
The staff were fantastic, so helpful and friendly.... simple things like remembering your name when chatting.
The water is crystal clear and we were able to see the marine life clearly.... one kayaker called out as they saw a stingray.
My arms are aching so also good exercise!
Might return before I go home...... it is highly recommended.
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Saphirasultan
Feb 25, 2025
Lovely experience - The weather was good... Especially Kip..who came along with us to show fishes..he made sure we are comfortable from beginning to end...worth visiting goat island for kayak n snorkeling... would love to visit again...💓😊... someone should get a raise..😅
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Connector33237932682
Feb 22, 2025
easy for solo travellers - great experience, friendly staff
super quick and easy to go out on the water.
I went solo and it was easy enough to paddled around
I recommend checking the weather is advance - on a sunny day you have a clear view of the seafloor!
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Starat2020
Jan 25, 2025
Great way to see the fish at Goat Island - Such a fun way to see snapper, red moki and blue maomao. They swim right under you and you can see them clearly.
Much easier than snorkeling. Easy sign in and payment system. Good instructions for safety and great guidance on where to see different types of fish. Booked for 30mins but could happily have carried on for another hour. Thanks ClearYak.
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68haleyg
Jan 16, 2025
Bit disappointed - It was not what I expected.
The clearyak was cool but quite unstable. Waters are clear enough best to take your own kayak and just look over the side. Not allowed to paddle around island only where they can see you from the beach . Very packed with people and snorkelers to navigate around.
Saw 3 snapper and a small stingray.
Can see lots of snapper for free at onetai bay urupukapuka Island at the wharf and can buy fish food as a voluntary fish reserve there.
Even though clearyak accommodated us running late due to vehicle problems not worth $130 couple . Beautiful water and part of the country.
Place was Soo packed cars and caravans lining side of the rd. Down to single lane traffic to get in.
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