Experience natural Stewart Island from a kayak. Phil’s Sea Kayak Stewart Island offer half and full day trips encompassing a whole range of adventures from exploration for the beginners in the pristine clear bays of Paterson Inlet, to advanced Sea Kayaking expeditions. We share a strong attraction to the stunning natural beauty of Stewart Island, every day is different and special, and now we can share that passion with you. A beautiful, quiet way to explore the coastline and golden sandy beaches, sea birds and other animals and the impressive inter-tidal under water life. You can go with a group or ask for personal charters … awesome opportunities for nature and bird photography!
Sea Kayaking at Stewart Island offers the whole range from exploration for the beginners in the pristine clear bays of Paterson Inlet, to advanced Sea Kayaking expeditions – ask us about options. Phil is an experienced and certified kayak guide offering half day, full day and sunset tours, a beautiful, quiet way to explore the coastline and golden sandy beaches, spot a Seahorse, Penguin or Mollymawk. We are lucky to have an awesome Marine Reserve right on our doorstep offering up crystal clear waters, starfish, seaweeds and kelp like an underwater forest.
You can go with a group or ask for personal charters … awesome opportunities for nature and bird photography!
Stewart Island/Rakiura ‘Glowing Skies’ frequently puts on glorious sunsets. To be out on our kayaks is just magical and often the little Blue Penguins are on their way home at this time too.
Living and kayaking here for years, we share a strong attraction to the stunning natural beauty of Stewart Island – every day is different and special, and now we can share that passion with you.
All kayaking gear & equipment is provided including life jackets, paddle jackets and sprayskirts. Dry bags available for your camera and small items.
There are no set itineraries, it depends so much on guests experience & comfort levels & working with the weather too.
Half Day: $145 per person Departs approx. 8-30 am and 12-30 pm
Full Day: $219 per person Departs approx 8-30 am
Sunset Tour: $90 per person (approx 2 hours) Start times vary to season
*Prices may vary for smaller groups and all trips are subject to weather conditions
Phone: NZ 027 444 2323 Email: phil_dove500@hotmail.com