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Paddle Queenstown - Queenstown's Kayak Tours on Moke Lake

Experience Moke Lake by Kayak Surrounded by the mountain ranges

Framed by stunning mountain ranges and clear alpine water, there’s no better place to paddle than on Queenstown’s scenic Lake Wakatipu.

Paddle Queenstown has designed its kayaking trips with adventurers in mind. Whether you want to explore Lake Wakatipu in your own group or join one of our experienced guides on tour, we have kayaking and paddleboard options to suit you.

Experienced paddler? Want to explore Lake Wakatipu yourselves and picnic on the shores of this majestic lake in your own time? Take our ‘Freedom’ paddle boards or kayaks rental option and explore one of our recommended routes at your own pace, with our excellent Freedom Adventure Hire taking in the sights and scenery of the Wakatipu basin.

Beginner? Don’t want to go it alone? Take one of our short paddle board or kayak tours with an experienced guide. Have fun learning the basics of paddling whilst discovering Queenstown’s history and the early travellers’ routes.
Trips are suitable for first-time kayakers and even non-swimmers. However, if you have kayaked before, please advise us of your previous experience with booking so we can adjust the trip to reflect this.

Paddle Queenstown - Kayak or SUP Tour on Moke Lake

Price: $177.82.00 per person Child: $135.73 pp
Duration: Three Hours
Depart: 9:00 am & 2:00 pm

Take the journey into the Queenstown back country with our half day guided tour to stunning Lake Moke. Located just 20 minutes from Queenstown this quiet and peaceful setting allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of town and immerse yourself in a beautiful rural New Zealand environment surrounded by mountains.

Kayak at Your Own Pace Around the Stunning Moke Lake Take the journey into the Queenstown backcountry with our breathtaking kayak experience

We provide:

Return Transport from Queenstown
Kayaks, Paddles & Pumps
Life jackets (Your Personal Flotation Device PFD – must be worn at all times)
Waterproof splash tops/jackets
Safety briefing & map
FREE photos

Trips are suitable for first time kayakers and even non-swimmers.

55 Minute Kayak Hire

Price: $42.09. single kayak – double $84.17
Duration: 45 minutes on lake
Depart: select time when booking

55 Minute SUP Hire

Price: $36.83 per SUP
Duration: 45 minutes on lake
Depart: select time when booking

Our staff will provide you with a lifejacket and give you a short safety briefing before sending you out into Queenstown Bay. If you have no experience do not worry as we will show you the basics of kayaking before letting you practice your new skills on the water.

What’s so great about kayaking with Paddle Queenstown ?

We offer a variety of options, for beginners and higher level kayakers.
We offer many excursions allowing our clients to enjoy a variety of scenery.
Full safety and operational brief before taking to the water.
Expert historical and flora/fauna commentary.
Quality equipment.

We also include compliantly tea, coffee, juice and snacks to enjoy throughout your Guided Tour. Trips are suitable for first time kayakers and even non-swimmers; however, if you have kayaked before please advise us of your previous experience upon booking so we can cater the trip to your needs.

Trips are suitable for first time kayakers and even non-swimmers, however if you have kayaked before please advise us of your previous experience on booking so we can cater the trip for your needs.

What to bring:

A cellphone (essential)
Camera
Sun protection – Hat, Sun glasses, sunscreen
Towel and Swimwear
Full water Bottle
Suitable footwear (Sandals/Jandals/Thongs or Flip Flops)
Extra warm clothing (no jeans and preferably no cotton)

Safety is our top priority. That’s why our kayaks are equipped with all required safety features and are very stable craft to cope with the changing lake conditions.