Waikato River Kayaking: Scenic 2-Hour Guided Tour
4.9
151 Ratings
Taupō

Embark on a breathtaking 2-hour guided kayak trip along the stunning Waikato River from Taupo. Discover hidden islands, nature reserves, and swimming spots, and relax in the Natural Hot Pools. Complimentary photos included!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 54 Spa Road - Kayaking down the beautiful Waikato River, soak in the natural geothermal hot pools, pass islands, natural reserves and underneath the Taupo Bungy and Extreme Swing. Please note that a minimum of four bookings are required for a tour to proceed, contact us directly for single bookings. Age limit 4-80.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • All equipment
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a 2-hour guided kayaking expedition on the Waikato River, one of Taupo’s hidden gems. The exquisite beauty and serene surroundings of these pristine waters will astonish you. Start your aquatic adventure at the leaping-off point of New Zealand’s mightiest river, gliding by several islands, nature sanctuaries, pleasant bathing areas, and the…

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Location
Canoe and Kayak Taupo
Spa Road
Please meet us at Canoe & Kayak 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(151 Ratings)
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Herangi
Dec 23, 2024
A really great experience - We had a really great time on our float tour yesterday. The guide was excellent and it was a great way to spend a few hours taking in the amazing scenery.
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Michael_s
Dec 20, 2024
This was a very peaceful... - This was a very peaceful and enjoyable float. Even with the weather being overcast, we had a great time kayaking. Eloise was a fantastic guide. She took care of everything and answered all of our questions. Definitely recommend the trip with her.
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Stephanie
Dec 16, 2024
Excellent! - Absolutely wonderful people! Beautiful river! Highly recommend! Such a relaxing and peaceful kayak. We also got to take a dip in the warm water.
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Carolyn_d
Dec 13, 2024
Easy peasy kayak float - It’s very relaxed and didn’t require a lot of stamina. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly
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Jo_c
Dec 9, 2024
Go with swim wear, flip... - Go with swim wear, flip flops and clothing you don’t mind getting damp, great guide & good fun, even if it is raining
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Whitney_w
Nov 21, 2024
Great guidance and beautiful experience - George was amazing guiding us through the Wataiko River. Felt very safe and lovely paddling down the river. It was raining but still was a lovely adventure. Would do this again!
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Steve
Nov 16, 2024
Great relaxing paddle - We had a great morning paddle on the river with George as our awesome guide. The river was flowing and it was a very easy and beautifully scenic paddle. George showed us a nice geothermal pool to soak in along the way and we watched bungee jumpers in a beautiful George. We originally were doing the rock carving tour but it was cancelled due to high winds. We were initially going to cancel but opted for this paddle….. so glad we did. It was a great experience. Thanks George 👍
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Karthikrajar2024
Aug 18, 2024
Awesome experience - Doug was super friendly, guided our nervous through the whole kayak safely. It was very enjoyable for the whole family.
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789jessd
May 28, 2024
Amazing experience - This was one of the most stunning kayaks I have ever done! I took a group of youth here for an adventure weekend and could not recommend it more. It was stunning, the staff (Sacha and Lisa) were an absolute delight - 10/10!
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Z6361ppisabelles
Nov 14, 2024
Something different and peaceful - Everything went smoothly. We would have liked the outing to last longer as the views from the river were nice. The bungee jumping area lookout was interesting but the blasting music kind of disturb the calm feeling of the river. Very nice crew!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).