Big Tonga Marine Reserve Tour
Look out – big Tonga, big WOW, big value!
This ultimate one day experience begins with a scenic Aqua Taxi ride into the centre of Tonga Island Marine Reserve where we begin our kayaking from Onetahuti Beach.
Paddling offshore, we'll head out to Tonga Island, say 'Gidday' to the seals, then make our way back along the coastline, before stopping for a well deserved kiwi lunch on a spectacular beach. We'll float into Falls River lagoon*, for some great photo opportunities, then slowly make our way down to Anchorage where our Aqua Taxi will arrive to collect us.
Whether you choose to meet us at Onetahuti, carry on walking after the tour, or simply come kayaking for the day, The Big Tonga fits into any itinerary.
We hold a marine mammal permit and can get up to 20 metres away from the seals at Tonga Island.
* winds/tides permitting
- Beautiful Onetahuti beach
- Tonga Island Marine Reserve
- Tonga Arches unique rock formations
- Exploration of Bark Bay
- Pinnacle Island
- Photo opportunities at Falls River lagoon
- Pristine waters of Anchorage and Torrent bays
Details
| Trip: | Big Tonga Marine Reserve Tour |
|---|---|
| Food: | Fully catered |
| Paddling: | Around 12kms.4½hrs including breaks |
| Walking: | None |
| Sailing: | Up to 30 minutes |
| Aqua Taxi: | 2 Aqua Taxis.1 hour each way |
| Check-in: | Summer season: 8:30am at Kaiteriteri Base (1st November - 31st March) Winter season: 8:30am or 9:00am at Marahau Base (8:30am during April and October or 9:00am from 1st May - 30th September) |
| Briefing: | About 25 mins |
| Duration: | 9:00am - 4:30pm |
| Return: | 4:30pm back at base |
| Age Limit: | 14+ |
Open Seasons
This trip is open today. |
|
Open winter 2012 (April 1, 2012 - October 31, 2012). |
Learn more about our seasons at our Open Season page.
Pricing
| Winter 2012 | Adult: $199.00. |
|---|
Big Tonga Marine Reserve
All prices are in New Zealand dollars and include sales tax (GST).
Book This Trip
Phone Booking
Still the most efficient way to book your kayak trip. It's nice to actually discuss your options with a real person and get the latest info too. All you need to do is give us a call on 0800 2 KAYAK (0800 252 925), +64 3 527 8383 (international) or email .
Online Booking
Get everything organised right now. Just use our online booking process - it's simple.
Your Gear
What You Need to Bring
Hat, sunscreen, insect repellant, warm top (wool or fleece), T-shirt, shorts, swimsuit, wind jacket, camera, change of clothes and water, additional snack food (for those of you that get hungry through the day).
What We Supply
We supply: top quality kayak, life jackets, paddles, spray skirts, dry bags for cameras, detailed maps, safety briefing and guide.
We also supply hot chocolate, fresh ground coffee, tea and biscuits and lunch.