Sea kayaking in Auckland is run by Auckland Sea Kayaks, with guided trips to Rangitoto Island and Motukorea from the St Heliers boat ramp and harbour paddles from Westhaven Marina. Bookably lists 9 places to stay in the area around St Heliers boat ramp.
The operator for sea kayaking in Auckland
- Auckland Sea Kayaks Guided sea kayak trips to Rangitoto Island and Motukorea from the St Heliers boat ramp, and harbour paddles from Westhaven Marina.
Bookings are made with the operator, not through Bookably, and this list may not be complete.
Good to know about sea kayaking in Auckland
- Auckland Sea Kayaks sets a minimum age of fourteen for its Rangitoto trips and twelve for its Motukorea and night harbour trips.
- Auckland Sea Kayaks' Rangitoto trips include a walk to the summit on uneven volcanic ground and ask for a reasonable level of fitness.
- Auckland Sea Kayaks sets a maximum weight and asks for medical conditions to be disclosed in advance.
- The Department of Conservation says there is a total fire ban on Rangitoto Island, no camping and no shops, and to bring food and water.
- Auckland Sea Kayaks offers a free shuttle from the Auckland War Memorial Museum for selected tours, booked with the tour.
Details checked October 2026. Confirm with the operator before you book.
Places to stay near St Heliers boat ramp
NY Style 3 Bed Character Apartment in Auckland CBD
Auckland Central, Auckland
Sleeps: 6
Beds: 3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Private Two-Room Apartment with Ensuite
Unsworth Heights, Auckland
Sleeps: 4
Beds: 2
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
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Where to stay for sea kayaking in Auckland
Places to stay near St Heliers boat ramp are in Remuera, Auckland, and Unsworth Heights.