It wouldn't surprise me if Kenny had organised the magical sunny and still morning on Ohope beach as everything about our kayak trip was perfect. Safety and comfort were first on the list and I set out with a comfy life vest and wetsuit shorts he supplied. Barely a minute into our paddle he pointed out a young seal who was also enjoying the still water and lack of crowds. The beauty of a local and knowledgable guide meant I didn't miss the gannets which flew overhead or the penguins that darted past us. Kenny has the charm and humour of an ex Glaswegian and has lived in the area for about 30 years. We paddled to coves and rock pools that you could never have found on your own while he explained the history of the magnificent Bay of Plenty. We pulled the kayaks onto a deserted beach and enjoyed a delicious muffin and cup of tea (he even had a great selection of herbal teas). On the trip back we could see the volcanic White Island in the distance as well as the closer islands off Whakatane. Kenny took some great shots of me paddling and made sure I was back on the beach in time to drive to Auckland for my flight home. I'm already planning a return trip and will definitely be arranging another trip with KG Kayaks. It was great value as well as great fun.

Fabulous adventure to whale island - kayaking. Friendly professional skipper and guide. Super good vibe- nature gave us a glimpse of seals, dolphins rays and a variety of bird life. We had so much fun!

What a fantastic experience today's kayaking at Whale Island was. This was my second time kayaking with Kenny; he is an excellent teacher and inspires confidence in an occasional kayaker like me. He and Barry, the catamaran skipper, are a great team and they ensured a fun packed out on the water. What a privilege to see seals, dolphins, rays, a variety of seabirds, and to kiwi footprints in the sand, as well as the natural beauty of the island itself. Dipping our toes in a hot pool on the beach, created by Barry, added to the adventure. Today was worth every dollar, and I'll definitely do the trip again soon. Thank you very much Kenny and Barry, and thanks too to Kenny's wife for the yummy lemon drizzle cake.

Wonderful day! Kenny & Barry are great fun, knowledgeable and super helpful teaching us kayaking and about Moutuhora. I will be back with my family - so lucky to have this adventure in our own back yard! Seals, dolphins and kiwi footprints, kayaking and hotwater swim - thank you so so much ♥️

The family had a great time kayaking. Kenny was great, the morning tea was well received and the spoonbills were a treat!

Kenny's knowledge and experience opened up that gem and our group were swept away with the beauty of it all. Now we know why seals extend their flippers out of the water LOL. My thanks to Barry - Skipper for giving a future career pathway in piloting catamarans to my 10yr old son. Highly recommend this excursion to Kayakers and Nature-lovers!!

Great fun trip to Whale Island! A beautiful spot. The catamaran was cool. Not too crowded either, a good number of people for the space and the whole trip. Loved the friendly and laid back atmosphere. Kenny also took lots of awesome photos and posted them through email afterwards the very next day! A trip I would definitely do again. (-:

We tried to book this trip to Moutohora with Kenny and his team a few years ago but the weather hadn't been kind so we had to postpone. This time we booked last minute and it was perfect weather and so was the experience. The whole day was awesome. Great friendly and knowledgeble crew, a fabulous catamaran for the trip and the kayak experience by Kenny was sensational. Lots to enjoy, plenty of birdlife and sea life on the rocks. Stopped at a stunning beach and had a long swim and the KG team dug a hot spa in the sand for us which was wonderful. Kenny took three of us for a short excursion on the beach where we saw local Kiwi bird tracks in the sand from the night before. Then back in the kayaks to see seals playing in the sea near our boats and their pups on the rocks. Finally a serene sail back to shore. Thanks Kenny and the team for great day and to the people we travelled with who were awesome too, this trip was totally worth the wait, highly recommended !

Amazing trip with KG Kyaks to Whale Island. Sailed across and had plenty of time to explore on our kyaks Great knowledge from Kenny with wild life and history of the Island Food provided was great especially the Rhubarb cake and coffee. Thanks to Lizzy for the cake. Barry Sailed us back to make a perfect end to the day.

We did a freedom kayak but we were well set up with a map and route where we would see the best wee views and potentially see some marine life! Was such a cool experience. These guys were great at helping us get into the water, and super easy to deal with. Wicked area, wicked people. Thanks so much

We loved the freedom kayaking! The Ohiwa Harbour is a real paradise and with the extensive knowledge and assistance of Kenny and his team, it was an unforgettable experience both times! We'll be back, for sure! :)

We throughly enjoyed our kayak today with our three young kids, very informative and helpful from the onset telephone enquiry all the way through to the end, highly recommend!!

Couldn’t recommend this highly enough! We did a freedom kayak with our two kids (7 & 8) which was perfect - saw some great wildlife and for great views of the volcano. Kenny was exceptionally helpful...if you’re in the area give him a call and lend your support!

It was terrific, the Katamaran was amazing and Barry and Helen did a great Job making our trip unforgettable!!!

We had a perfect day with Helen and Barry kayaking around Whale Island on 25 January. Perfect weather and sea conditions, perfect hosts, perfect home baking, and perfect opportunities to explore the sea life, shore life and Sulphur Bay. Highly recommended.