Auckland Sea Kayaks

28/08/2024

We are excited to announce that Auckland Sea Kayaks is a finalist in two categories at the 2024 2degrees Auckland Business Awards!

We're especially proud to be recognised in the Community Contribution category. Over the past year, we have developed programs that empower young females and rainbow youth across Aotearoa, promoting inclusivity in the outdoors.

A big thank you to our partners, the NZ Sailing Trust and Experiencing Marine Reserves - EMR , for their support in these initiatives and their commitment to environmental sustainability. This achievement is a shared success!

16/08/2024

Lots of moody winter sunsets across Tāmaki Makaurau in the past week, creating epic backdrops for our kayak trips. Loving this shot from 🙌💯🤙

09/08/2024

How rad is this pic of ? A shiny new Grad Diploma in Sport and Exercise - hot off the press!! Stoked to have you on the team, Bennett.

08/08/2024

Sharing some highlights from our recent Motu Manawa Clean-up day with Experiencing Marine Reserves - EMR, Sustainable Coastlines and Friends of Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek.

With 45 passionate participants, we explored Auckland's most traveled-through marine reserve and removed over 80 kg of rubbish—mostly microplastics—making a real difference to this vital urban marine environment.

Our first group paddled towards Pollen Island, where we tackled microplastics on the shell banks and mangroves, while also spotting some incredible shorebirds and unique coastal plants.

Our second group ventured under the motorway and up into Te Auaunga Creek, where we found larger debris like road cones, carpets, and plastic bags. Along the way, we were lucky to spot some kotare/kingfishers and even parore!

A special shoutout to Experiencing Marine Reserves - EMR for making this possible, and also sharing these epic pictures!

07/08/2024

Winter paddling at its prime. Liquid glass with Auckland City as a backdrop. Why wouldn't you?

01/08/2024

Cruisy winter vibes with our Canadian friends ❄️ 🌊 🌞

27/07/2024

Day 2 of our Motu Manawa Clean up with Experiencing Marine Reserves - EMR. Volunteers are out there paddling and exploring the mangroves, getting muddy and filling their bags with microplastics.A massive shoutout to these awesome humans doing their bit to protect our special places! 🙌💚 Mountains to Sea Sustainable Coastlines

25/07/2024

👏 Kudos to our awesome guide, Richard Cross , for earning his New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Leadership | Sea Kayak -Level 5! His commitment and energy are invaluable to our team (as are his epic kayaking skills). Proud to have you with us, Richard! 🛶🌟

15/07/2024

Stoked to be featured in July's Travel Insider alongside a bunch of epic local business including SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium & Advieh. Paddling with us is as rewarding as luxe spa treatments and 5-star stays! Get amongst it Auckland https://www.qantas.com/travelinsider/en/explore/south-pacific/new-zealand/auckland/epic-experiences-to-have-in-auckland.html

08/07/2024

Another beautiful evening on the water with some friends from Sydney, Kansas, North Carolina and Northcote. Discovered a great haul of sea glass and watched the sunset from the shores of Motukorea, Brown's Island.

02/07/2024

Mahurangi College year 13 outdoor education class enjoying the mid-winter calm conditions.

29/06/2024

Incredible morning on the water with Experiencing Marine Reserves - EMR and an amazing group of dedicated community members!

Together, we helped clean the Motu Manawa Marine Reserve. Being so close to the motorway and Auckland City, this area is heavily impacted by microplastics and other rubbish. Today, we removed over 30kg of debris in our first session alone! Each small item, like a single bottle cap, adds up to a significant problem.

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us in making a difference today!

24/06/2024

We're all about family-friendly adventures and believe it's never too early to get your kids into kayaking. Our philosophy is to take frequent, short trips, and paddle to destinations that interest the kids (like playgrounds)🤣. We often take our own kids, Tui (4) and Dusky (20 months) paddling, and our staff love getting their kids on the water too. Check out our handy tips for introducing your kids to kayaking! https://www.aucklandseakayaks.co.nz/kayaking-with-children/

20/06/2024

Stoked to be featured in a New Zealand Herald article that highlights the benefits of active commuting! Running or cycling to work isn’t just about getting from A to B – it’s a fantastic way to boost your mental health, carve out some ‘you time,’ save money, and even step up your game at work. 🌟

We love seeing our staff get amongst it and embrace the active lifestyle, whether that's running, biking, kayaking, or other fun pursuits. Any friends out there active commuters? We’d love to hear your thoughts on this.

Read more on our blog: https://www.aucklandseakayaks.co.nz/embracing-active-commuting-at-auckland-sea-kayaks/

📷 by New Zealand Herald - Michael Craig 🤙

19/06/2024

We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic and skilled Lead Guide and Safety Manager to join the Auckland Sea Kayaks team for the new season!

As part of our family-owned business, you'll get to paddle through some of New Zealand's most stunning locations, guiding sea kayaking tours and educating visitors about the beauty and importance of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

- Train and lead our amazing guides
- Provide leadership and role modeling in outdoor safety
- Help manage day-to-day operations
- Engage with the local community and promote marine conservation.

The ideal candidate will bring sea kayaking and outdoor guiding qualifications, along with strong leadership skills to inspire and guide our team effectively. If you're passionate about marine-based tourism and education, we'd love to hear from you!

https://www.aucklandseakayaks.co.nz/job-as-lead-guide-and-safety-manager/

19/06/2024

🌊 Check Out "The Snapperazzi" - A Short Film by Benthics! 🎥

Loving this captivating short film by underwater filmmaker Frances Dickinson, known professionally as Benthics. Based in Aotearoa New Zealand, Frances creates stunning conservation-focused content that highlights the beauty, diversity, and intrinsic value of marine life.

In this film, Frances takes us to Te Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat Island Marine Reserve, sharing stories about its playful residents and expressing her concerns for their future. Her work is used by scientists, educators, and conservation leaders to promote ocean conservation.

Frances Dickinson - known professionally as Benthics - is an underwater film-maker, photographer and video editor creating conservation-focused content about...

18/06/2024

Friends from the USA on a Rangitoto Sunset Tour. Stunning winters day 🙌🔥

24/05/2024

During the 2023/24 season we partnered to deliver Experiencing Marine Reserves first ever kayak days along the Waikōwhai coastline, giving locals the opportunity to explore the Manukau Harbour from a different perspective.

These events turned out to be very popular with a combined total of 96 participants coming along from age 8 - 50+ , many trying kayaking for the first time.
On the water participants were able to learn how to paddle in double sea kayaks and work as a team. As well as learn about the local birds, fish and habitats present in the Manukau harbour, and what makes them so important, thanks to commentary from Experiencing Marine Reserves guides.

While not on the water participants were able to engage with the life and issues facing their local waterways thanks to Whitebait Connection coordinator Anastasia.

Check out the link below to read a blog about the events and access photo albums from both kayak days.

https://www.mountainstosea.org.nz/post/paddling-new-ground-along-the-waik%C5%8Dwhai-coastline

24/05/2024

Glassy sunset trip on 24 May ☀️🙌 great to have a diverse crew of paddlers from across the world including USA, the UK and Asia. Your high energy and enthusiasm reminded us why we love what we do, so thank you!!

14/05/2024

19/04/2024

Thanks for sending the summer off in style with us 👌☀️ NZLC - New Zealand Language Centres

19/04/2024

Students on the 5 day sail and kayak programme with and are having a blast this week. They've had some sparkly mornings, epic sea caves, great campsites and an abundance of wildlife. Learning some great life skills while having the adventure of a lifetime. What's not to love?

18/04/2024

Team New Zealand training on the Hauraki Gulf yesterday. They tried to keep up with our kayaks but I think they had the wrong foils on 😂

17/04/2024

A few snaps shared after our Pukemoana session with on Sunday.

10/04/2024

🚣‍♂️ Exciting Opportunity: Lead Guide & Safety Manager Wanted! 🚣‍♀️

Are you on the hunt for a new leadership role in the outdoors?
Join our team at Auckland Sea Kayaks!

We're on the hunt for an enthusiastic team lead, who's passionate about sea kayaking and equally dedicated to safety in the outdoors. This is a full time position with a competitive salary, great workmates and New Zealand's best workplace - the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

Find out more here:

Auckland Sea Kayaks is excited to announce we have a job as lead guide and safety manager available to join our team.

05/04/2024

We're eagerly following Auckland local Mark Jones, as he traverses Fiordland by kayak - from Te Waewae Bay to Milford. The coastline is rugged, the pictures are epic, and this is a mission not to be missed! Follow Mark's journey in real time on his page, via the INReach tracker, and donate to his cause - the Mental Health Foundation.

05/04/2024

🚣‍♀️ Join us for an adventure at Lake Pupuke on April 14th! 🚣‍♂️

Discover Pupukemoana, join some guided kayaking sessions, and dive into a bunch of other epic activities including:

🐠 Snorkelling with EExperiencing Marine Reserves - EMR🌿 Weaving workshops with local kairaranga
💧 Freshwater workshops by WWhitebait Connection- Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust🌳 Park tours by council rangers
🌱 Grow your own backyard workshops

It's a day filled with exploration, learning, and fun for the whole family. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience Lake Pupuke like never before!