DONUT - WHENUAKURA ISLAND EXPRESS TOUR

DONUT - WHENUAKURA ISLAND EXPRESS TOUR
From NZD $70.00
  • Duration: 1 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Whangamata, Coromandel Peninsula
  • Product code: donut_guided

WHENUAKURA (DONUT) ISLAND EXPRESS GUIDED TOUR

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DIFFICULTY : ✵ ✵ ✵   |   TIME : 1 HOUR

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Whangamata is home to the beautiful Whenuakura Island (also known as Donut Island). Because of the island’s geography, access is limited due to swell and wind conditions, and only kayaks or paddleboards can squeeze through the narrow entrance. The island is a wildlife sanctuary and opens up into a beautiful lagoon which is rather out of this world.

Our Guides will join you in this amazing experience, by providing pre basic instructions to then paddle along with you ensuring Tikanga and Kaitiakitanga protocols are followed. The guardianship of the islands is part of our core business and we hope all visitors engage on this with us.

This is the perfect option for visitors restricted by time, or not willing to spend 2 hours in the water.


COST INCLUDES:

  • Kayak & Paddle set up on the beach
  • Local Guide
  • Life Jacket
  • Dry Bag
  • Wetsuits

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REQUIREMENTS

  • No major health issues
  • Medium level of fitness        
  • If you are scared of water or waves please think twice before booking this option as there is a chance of capsizing your kayak


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WHAT TO BRING

  • Sun Block
  • Hat
  • Bottle of water
  • Swimming clothes (Lycra shirt is ideal)

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WHERE TO MEET

Please meet at our beach reserve on Island View Road, by beach access 14, 10 minutes before the tour. Payment and disclaimer can be done at this location.

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CONDITIONS

You will be automatically upgraded to a Fully Guided Tour for extra $30 per person if weather and ocean conditions do not allow Self-Guided Tours if:

  •  Waves: 2 - 3 feet or more     
  •  Wind: 15 mph or more·        
  • Tide: Low

If you do not agree with the above terms, we will move you into one of our flat-water options:

- Wild Life Excursion on Otahu Rover

- Sunken Rock Journey

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WEATHER

Please observe that all tours and hires are weather dependent. Conditions can change on daily and even hourly basis we request all customers to call before hand to confirm their bookings. We are not responsible for any inconvenience if tours have to be cancelled last minute due to weather conditions.

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ACCOMMODATION

If you are looking to spend the night in Whangamata and are
looking for accommodation check out accommodation options here.