Pokewhenua Trip
Meet at the Horahora domain, paddle from there to the Pokewhenua Stream and explore the stunning canyon area. We provide kayaks with all the gear, and maps of the area. A brief safety and paddle skill session and you are off on your way (you have 3 hours rental with expected paddling time of 2 hrs max .Cost $30-00 adults, under 12 years $20-00.This includes transport from the Boatshed to Horahora, if you can't get the shuttle from the rowing.

Little Waipa Drop off Trip
We drive you to the Little Waipa Reserve at the top of the Lake. From there you paddle downstream to the Horahora Domain - you will have time to visit the Pokewhenua Stream area on the way. We provide kayaks and all the gear and maps of the area. A brief safety and paddle skills session and you are on your way (you have 3 hrs to complete the trip .Cost is $45-00 per adult, and under 12 yrs are $35-00 per person. This trip includes transport from the Boatshed.

Note: Both these trips can include catered lunches at the Boatshed. Prices for these are available.

Karapiro Option 1 - Bridge to Boatshed
We transport you to the Hora Hora bridge at the top of the Lake Karapiro. You paddle 9 kms back to the Boatshed beach, using our fast but stable sea kayaks. Paddling as a group, this will take no longer than 1½ hrs. Great scenery, and the food and coffee at the Boatshed afterwards will be much appreciated.

• Price $40 per person or $20 for children under 12 yrs (Mimimum group 4 people )

Karapiro Option 2 - Little Waipa to the Boatshed
We transport you to the Little Waipa reserve,and you can paddle 18 kms back to the Boatshed.This trip can be done in one day, or if you camp it can be over two days, with the option of a visit to the glow-worms canyon that evening.

• 1 day option, without guide $45 per person or $30 under 12yrs
• 2 day option with guide and glow worms trip included $100 per person or $50 under 12yrs (Min group of 5 people)

Karapiro option 3 – The Hidden Karapiro Waterfalls
This is our most popular half day trip and is the perfect daytime activity for the whole family. The trip starts from The Boatshed and takes you across Lake Karapiro to a hidden inlet. The inlet offers access to two waterfalls which are only accessible via kayak. The first waterfall takes you up a narrow section of canyon which is draped in native ferns and is the easier of the two to access. The second takes you further along the inlet to a place which at first glance seems like a dead end. After ducking under a few ferns it opens up to a hidden stream which takes you through the forest to the more spectacular of the two waterfalls.

• This trip is non guided and open to those aged 5 and over.
• You will be given a map of the area and shown the best way to get to the waterfalls.
• You will be given a brief kayak lesson and helped with the set-up of your kayak.
• The trip takes around 2hrs but you will have 3hrs to complete the trip.
• There are a number of great spots to get out and swim or to have lunch along the way so it pays to bring a towel and a change of clothes.
• Bookings are essential.
• Price for Single sea kayak $25 – 3hr hire
• Price for Double sea kayak $50 – 3hr hire
• Price for Stand up paddle board $20 – 2hr hire (if you have never paddle boarded before it might pay to talk to us first regarding this option).