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Queenstown · CANOES & KAYAKS

7 Canoes & Kayaks Tours in Queenstown Worth Booking

7 reviewed

Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown - Jet boat on the Dart River: thrilling, loud, and built for safety

1.Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $273Our pick

Jet boat up the Dart River and paddle a funyak back down in Mt Aspiring National Park, with pickup, picnic lunch, and Middle-earth views.

“We had an amazing trip! All of the staff were upbeat and knowledgeable! Ellie and JJ were an absolute blast. The sand flies were a pest but not enough to make the trip bad. Our favorite park was kayaking into the chasm and taking a dip in the crystal clear waters before lunch. Highly recommend this duo trip of jet boat and funyak to experience all the Dart river has to offer!”

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From Queenstown: Dart River Canoe & Jet Boat Day Trip

From Queenstown: Dart River Canoe & Jet Boat Day Trip - Queenstown to Glenorchy: the scenic drive that sets the mood

2.Dart River Canoe & Jet Boat Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 148 reviews · 390 - 510 minutes · from $256

Ride a jet boat, paddle a Funyak, picnic by the Dart River, then tour Paradise Valley film sites from Queenstown.

“Extremely well organised, ran like a boot camp. All staff so nice and friendly. Felt completely confident at all times. Equipment lent, all perfect. For improvement, Meet INSIDE the station building.”

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Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka

Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka - 22 km of Grade 1–2 rapids: what the paddle actually feels like

3.Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $250

Half-day kayak on the Clutha from Wanaka: grade 1–2 rapids, full safety briefing, gear, snacks, transfers, and a jet-boat return.

“I would recommend having at least some kayaking experience before booking this, because I struggled as a novice, but our guides, Tyler and Joel, were great. If you have an adventurous spirit and can listen, you will do fine as a beginner. My Read more”

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Half-Day Kayak Tour on Lake Wanaka

Half-Day Kayak Tour on Lake Wanaka - How Far You Paddle (And Why It Matters)

4.Half-Day Kayak Tour on Lake Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $166

A beginner-friendly, half-day Lake Wanaka kayak tour with gear, a guide, and tea and brownies—plus calm shoreline paddling.

“Great way to enjoy the beauty of Lake Wanaka. Thank you , Abby, for all your kayak encouragement and knowledge of Maori lore. You are a wonderful guide. Spectacular weather added to it, for sure. As did the coffee you provided and amaRead more”

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Moke Lake Kayak Experience

Moke Lake Kayak Experience - Getting There: One Mile Car Park and the short drive to the lake

5.Moke Lake Kayak Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $111

Small-group kayaking on calm Moke Lake near Queenstown: safety gear, transfers, guided drive, and kiwi snacks for $111.08.

“We had a wonderful family time kayaking at Moke Lake on 20Dec2023, after our original booking was canceled and rescheduled due to bad weather the week before. Our children age 11-16 really enjoyed the activity. The lake and surrounRead more”

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Queenstown: Kayaking or SUP Experience on Moke Lake

Queenstown: Kayaking or SUP Experience on Moke Lake - Getting there from Queenstown: minibus pickup or scenic self-drive

6.Kayaking or SUP Experience on Moke Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 23 reviews · 3h 30m · from $89Best value

Paddle Queenstown’s calm backcountry on Moke Lake by kayak or SUP, with wind-weather reality, wildlife views, and a light picnic.

“Challenging paddling into the wind, but reasonably protected from the surrounding mountains. It was great that people could go at their own pace, so it suited beginners and more experienced paddlers.”

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Kayak Rental Adventure – The Mission

Kayak Rental Adventure - The Mission - Price and Value: What $92.47 Buys You in Wanaka

7.Kayak Rental Adventure – The Mission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $92

Paddle Lake Wānaka on a self-guided mission with one-way transport, safety gear, and a custom route—about 9–12 km of shoreline joy.

“This is a fantastic way for the reasonably competent kayaker to spend four hours exploring Lake Wanaka. Ruby Island is a highlight. Good quality gear with a choice of singles/doubles/sea kayaks/SOTs.”

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