Highlights
- Savor a luxury grazing platter on the beach as the sun sets over the Gulf
- Paddle through calm waters as the sun sets, painting the sky in gold
- Watch little blue penguins waddle home from the sea at twilight
- Venture out on a guided nocturnal walk to see Tuatara, Kiwi, Owls & Wetapunga
- Paddle back under the stars, with bioluminescent plankton shimmering
Description
Set out across the Hauraki Gulf on an evening sunset dinner and kayak cruise to Tiritiri Matangi Island, a living sanctuary where wildlife thrives and the ocean meets the stars. Paddle through calm summer waters as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky in shades of gold and crimson.
Upon arrival, step ashore and follow your guide to a secluded coastal setting. A luxury grazing platter awaits, served with sweeping views of the Gulf and the gentle sounds of seabirds settling in for the night; the perfect highlight of this unforgettable kayak cruise and sunset dinner experience. As twilight deepens, watch in wonder as little blue penguins waddle home from the sea; nature’s tiniest mariners returning from their day’s adventure.
When darkness falls, venture into the forest on a guided nocturnal walk. Your torchlight reveals a hidden world alive with rare creatures: Tuatara resting on ancient burrows, Wētāpunga perched among the leaves, and the unmistakable rustle of wild Kiwi foraging under the stars.
The night culminates back on the water with a magical return paddle. Beneath you, bioluminescent plankton shimmer with every stroke; above, the Milky Way stretches across the sky. It’s a moment where ocean and cosmos merge, a serene, spellbinding finale to an unforgettable evening.
Includes
Evening sea kayak journey
Visit to Tiritiri Matangi Island
Sunset luxury grazing platter with drinks
Guided nocturnal walk
Return paddle with a chance to see bioluminescent plankton
Experienced and knowledgeable guide
All kayaking equipment
Creature spotting equipment
Important Information
- The tour involves kayaking and walking, so a moderate level of fitness is required.
Participants should be comfortable with being on the water at night.
Participants must also be capable of paddling at a continuous slow pace for at least an hour and thirty minutes.
The activity takes place outdoors, so weather-appropriate clothing is required.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
