Tips for packing your kayak
What to bring & what we provide
Packing list
Kayak and walking clothing
- t-shirts and shorts (not cotton)
- sunhat
- sunglasses
- warm top (wool/fleece)
- sandals and/or walking shoes
- swimsuit and towel.
Personal items
- medication
- camera
- Sunscreen
- insect repellent
- water bottle
Note: For your own comfort throughout the day we advise that you wear shorts or similar whilst paddling the kayak. Long pants get very wet! If your walking you may want a change of clothes for walking.
Overnight additional items
- Evening: Long pants
- t-shirt warm top (wool or fleece)
- trainers and socks
- rain proof jacket
Personal items
- medication
- camera
- Sunscreen
- insect repellent
- water bottle
- toiletries
- torch
Camping equipment:
- Tent and sleeping mat if camping
- sleeping bag, torch
- cooker and fuel
- cooking pots and pans
- utensils
- plates and cups
- matches
These items are available for hire. See selection and prices.
Food & water:
Examples of food provisions:
| 1 Day | 2 Day | 3 Day | 4 Day | |||
| Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | ||||
| Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | |||
| Dinner* | Dinner* | Dinner* | ||||
| Snacks | Snacks | Snacks | Snacks | |||
| Water | Water | Water | Water |
*Dinner not required on last day of hire
Day 1: Fresh foods
Day 2: Root vegetables/grains/cereals/vacuum packed meats
Day 3 & onwards: Dehydrated/tinned/packaged/packet meals
Snacks: fresh fruit, muesli bars, nuts and seeds, chocolate bars, crackers etc
Tip: The kayak will keep fruit and vegetables fresh for a 2-3 day period, save the dehydrated food for the last few days of your trip! We advise that leafy greens (eg lettuce) need to be eaten day 1 and advise against taking chicken.
Be sure to bring enough food for your whole journey including an extra day in case weather or marine conditions delay your return. We recommend purchasing this before you get to Mārahau. Make sure you bring plenty of fresh water with you. Filtered water is available at our base, untreated water is available at the campsites and huts and will require treating/boiling before using. You will need to bring all your rubbish back out with you.
We provide
Guided Kayak Tours
A double kayak, buoyancy vest, paddle, spray skirt, paddle jacket, dry bags for cameras and catering as outlined in the tour description. Additional items in the winter: wetsuits, wetsuit booties.
A double kayak, buoyancy vest, spray skirt, paddle jacket, paddle, dry bags for cameras, safety emergency flares, waterproof map, water pump and a spare paddle. Additional items in the winter: wetsuits, wetsuit booties.
Gear Hire
We hire a range of camping gear. Add items to your booking when booking online or call us to add to your booking. We highly recommend you pre-book camp gear if required.
| Item | Per Day | Additional Days | |
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Full camping Pack (1 person) Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, cooking set. | $70.00 | $20.00 |
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Full camping Pack (2 person) Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, cooking set. | $100.00 | $20.00 |
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Cooking set (2 person) kitchen set, gas cooker and gas canister | $25.00 | $12.50 |
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Two person tent | $25.00 | $12.50 |
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Tramping pack 75 Ltr | $25.00 | 12.50 |
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Sleeping bag and liner | $15.00 | $7.50 |
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Thermarest | $10.00 | $5.00 |
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Sleeping mat/pad | $5.00 | $2.50 |
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Gas Cooker (incl 1 gas canister) | $15.00 | $7.50 |
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Gas bottle (screw top) | $12.00 | N/A |
