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Auckland sea kayaking during winter Kayaking around Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf is great every month of the year. Auckland is the warmest main centre of New Zealand and is also one of the sunniest, with an average of 2060 sunshine hours per annum. Kayaking in the cooler months mean longer periods of fine calm…

Auckland's Harbor on top of Lonely Planet's list. Auckland's Hauraki Gulf is rated the top experience in the latest Lonely Planet guide. The travel guide released its latest New Zealand edition, with a list of the country's 20 top experiences."It's hard to imagine a more geographically blessed city," the guide says about Auckland. Auckland's Harbor…

Sea Kayaking on the Manukau Harbor We sea kayaked on the Manuaku Harbor to test out a some new kayaks. We launched from Huia (boat ramp corner of Whatipu and Huia rd) as you can launch at low tide and paddled to Whatipu. The sea kayak paddle distance was approx 7km each way. As the Manuaku is…

Cleaning your Sea Kayak Sea Kayaks can last a life time if well looked after and maintained. If you are not using your sea kayak, keep it covered and out of the direct sunlight. It is also important to hose down the sea kayak with fresh water after use. Hose out the sea kayaks cockpit…

Sea Kayak storage When you are storing your sea kayak away it is important to not put on the neoprene covers as it prevents the kayak hatches from drying out. I clean the hatches every few months with CRC 808 silicon spray as this makes it easier for me to fit the hatch and makes…

Motuihe Island Ferry The Ferry to Motuihe Island until recently was run by Discovery Cruises, however they have now placed this service ON HOLD due to financial reasons. The service is now been taken over Fullers however has reduced the ferry service to only once every second Saturday. Auckland Sea Kayaks operates sea kayak tours twice…

Chinese tourists to New Zealand The Chinese love to sea kayak. China's continued economic growth and growing middle class saw sustained growth in Chinese visitor arrivals to New Zealand for the month of September 2012. The decline of some other countries can be associated to the rugby world cup which was help in New Zealand…

Exporting our kayak brand Today Auckland Sea Kayaks got an email from a fan with a picture attached. The picture was of them standing at the Taj Mahal "crown of places' in Agra, India and she was wearing an Auckland Sea Kayaks top. The t-shirt was purchased after she attended one of our kayak tours…

Auckland Sea Kayaks becomes the first company to have their Pest Free Warrant reissued. Auckland Sea Kayaks has become the first company to have their Pest Free Warrant reissued in the Hauraki Gulf. This shows our commitment to the Treasure Island campaign and the on-going conservation work in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

Sea Kayak Gift Voucher Auckland Sea Kayaks now offers gift vouchers that can be booked online. Struggling for a gift for a loved one who has it all? Get them an experience they will love, an exceptional sea kayaking tour with Auckland Sea Kayaks. Let the professionals show you why we love paddling on the…