Photo showing kayaks gliding in to the Boatshed landing on a misty autumn morning on Lake Karapiro.


Logo of the Boatshed Cafe and Kayaks
These are cropped miniatures showing our rental boats in action. Click to see the complete pictures.
Kayakers close-up. All paddling hard. Heading for a sand-bar over a shining sea. Kayakers in double boats resting on a calm sea A group of kayakers head out into a tranquil lake setting
Double kayak on the lawn Double kayak side-on Mass of kayaks at the start of the southern traverse. A group helping to embark the kayaks.

As you can see, our boats can be rented for use on the sea, the lake, for use in team-building, to do an event like the Southern Traverse or just for decorating the lawn!
RENTAL RATES AND PLANS BELOW.

Rental Rates
Please note:

  • Reservations are highly recommended!
  • Paddles Lifejackets ,spray tops and maps are included in your rental fee
  • Season's Pass may be the best answer for you (see notes below)
Single Kayaks Single Recreation Single Sea kayaks Single Multisport
Half day (3hrs) $20 $25 $35
Full day $40 $50 $70
Note: If a kayak is going off site a full day's rental is charged
Doubles Double Recreational Double Seakayak Adventure Race Doubles
Half Day $40 $50 $70
Full day $80 $100 $140
Longterm Singles Hire Recreational Singles Seakayaks Singles Multisport Singles
2 days or 48hrs $80 $100 $140
Additional days $20/day $25/day $35/day
Weekly $160 $200 $280
Longterm Doubles Hire Recreational Seakayak Double Adventure Double
2 days or 48hrs $100 $150 $200
Additional days $40/day $50/day $70/day
Weekly $200 $250 $300

Notes:

  • Multisport kayaks are usually only hired for non graded river, or sea paddling.
  • Carbon wing paddles are an optional extra - conventional paddles are included in the rental
  • Wing paddle rental is:
    • per day $15
    • Weekend $25
    • Week $50
  • SEASON'S PASS If you don't own your own kayak and want to paddle regularly, this is the way to go. Compared to gym membership it's great value. Paddle as much as you want mid week, use boatshed facilities, no hassle transporting a kayak. It only takes 10 visits to pay your membership, and then you paddle for free for the rest of the season.
Season's Pass Type Price
Single seakayak $250
Single multisport $350
  • valid 7days a week July to Oct
  • 5 days a week Mon to Fri Nov to June
  • valid for half day on site rentals only
  • 10% discount off long term rentals
  • 10% discount off Lessons and trips
  • 10% off a friend's mid week rental

The Boatshed Café and Kayaks - Richard and Robyn Clark,
RD2 Amber Lane, Lake Karapiro, Cambridge, New Zealand,
Phone: (07) 827 8286 or Mobile - (027) 2758724 Or Email us here