Electric Boats to explore Kerikeri river
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Electric Boats to explore Kerikeri river
By NZ Electric Boat Co
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Electric boat hire is enormously popular in the rest of the world but ours are the very first electric boats for hire in New Zealand.
Our boats are very easy to drive, no experience or license is required. The "Akaroa" boat is the easiest to drive so we recommend that one for complete beginners.
We are in the most perfect, sheltered location, the winding Kerikeri river offers a new vista around every bend and is teeming with wildlife.
The silent motor allows you to get up close to wildlife without disturbing them.
We have a choice of five different boats to suit singles, couple and groups of up to 7 people. We have enough boats for a maximum of 21 people at a time.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 60–440 minutes
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Live guide: English
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- An electric boat
- Our staff on the safety boat, on call for advice and assistance.
- Lifejackets provided
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Waipapa Landing Jetty, 109 Landing Road, Kerikeri 0230, New ZealandWe will meet you at the jetty with your boat.
Pickup details- Pickup is subject to availability, not always available.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Kerikeri Airport, Kerikeri New Zealand
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 291510P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 291510P1
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- OlliKrollmann0 contributionsThe civilised, enlightened and respectful way to travel on the waterI went for a ride on one of their electric boats around the Kerikeri Inlet, between Waipapa Landing and the Stone Store. What can I say - this is the civilised, enlightened and respectful way to travel on the water. No noise, no exhaust, no stink, no fumes, no blue smoke, no sputtering engine, no vroom-vroom. I had a blast sneaking up on the roosting seabirds along the banks and islands and seeing them up close, without disturbing them. I highly recommend it - but it's only for people with the right mindset, who are willing to share nature, not lording over it.Written 20 December 2020
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Ewan R
Tauranga, New Zealand9 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
trip booked on grabone
good Comms through whole process
day before trip due had phone call from operator offering to postpone due to severe weather on day of our trip.
we changed to next day however overnight there was an earthquake 7.2 in Pacific which triggered a tsunami warning. on morning of rescheduled trip operator called to say he can't put out boats as it's a tidal river until warning lifted.
couple hours passed and final call saying all clear and trip can go ahead.
arrived and had full safety briefing , he provided life jackets and a mobile phone in waterproof pouch for emergency which I thought was a nice touch. boat was equipped with kill switch you attached to wrist just in case I fell overboard the boat would stop. maps were also provided of the river .
boat itself was a two seater with canopy which doubled as solar power panels. easy as to operate push switch forward to go forward push back to go back even came with handy steering wheel so could turn corners lol doesn't go fast but you don't need to just sit n relax and take in the atmosphere.
awesome trip down River and the safety boat followed short distance behind just in case.
great Comms from Chris the operator and such a cool way to get around the river.
this is a new start up business so if you are in Keri Keri in the Northland then you should check it out. it's also new to New Zealand and there is a selection of boats available catering for the single rider upto 10-12
good Comms through whole process
day before trip due had phone call from operator offering to postpone due to severe weather on day of our trip.
we changed to next day however overnight there was an earthquake 7.2 in Pacific which triggered a tsunami warning. on morning of rescheduled trip operator called to say he can't put out boats as it's a tidal river until warning lifted.
couple hours passed and final call saying all clear and trip can go ahead.
arrived and had full safety briefing , he provided life jackets and a mobile phone in waterproof pouch for emergency which I thought was a nice touch. boat was equipped with kill switch you attached to wrist just in case I fell overboard the boat would stop. maps were also provided of the river .
boat itself was a two seater with canopy which doubled as solar power panels. easy as to operate push switch forward to go forward push back to go back even came with handy steering wheel so could turn corners lol doesn't go fast but you don't need to just sit n relax and take in the atmosphere.
awesome trip down River and the safety boat followed short distance behind just in case.
great Comms from Chris the operator and such a cool way to get around the river.
this is a new start up business so if you are in Keri Keri in the Northland then you should check it out. it's also new to New Zealand and there is a selection of boats available catering for the single rider upto 10-12
Written 14 February 2021
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susanna nz
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Jan 2021 • Family
Big shout out to Chris of the Electric Boat Company who recently set up a fun new venture on the Kerikeri river! Instead of getting carried away with Christmas presents, our family decided to do an experience. Twelve of us booked 2 electric boats for 4 hours on Sunday afternoon, and we had a fantastic time cruising from Waipapa Landing to the Stone Store, out for a quick break at Plough & Feather, then having an explore out Skudder’s Beach way. We don’t get to spend much time on boats and it was brilliant seeing the river from a new angle, and taking turns steering the boats. Chris was friendly and helpful, and stayed close enough to give us guidance and assistance, while enough space to feel like we were in our own family bubble 😉 a fantastic day out, thanks Chris!
Written 26 January 2021
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Wendle-cookofmany
Waitakere City, New Zealand25 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
A relaxing and very quiet 2 hour trip around the rivers of Kerikeri. Definitely a different way to see Kerikeri and was enjoyable. The riverboat was a bit of a tight squeeze for the six of us larger type over 60's people. Was very easy getting on and off and life jackets were recommended but not mandatory. The guy that gave us instruction was ok but was slightly late (a text would have been great) and he did keep his distance and still able to give us river directions. Would recommend.
Written 7 April 2024
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Shimoda63
Waitakere City, New Zealand45 contributions
Apr 2021
This was a perfect family afternoon activity on the kerikeri river. Chris was very helpful in fitting us in, the briefing was quick & on-point, then we spent a happy couple of hours motoring gently (silently & sustainably) along, enjoying the peace & scenery.
Thanks Chris - we wish you success in this venture - deserves to be a hit !
Thanks Chris - we wish you success in this venture - deserves to be a hit !
Written 7 April 2021
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kiwidrum63
Auckland Central, New Zealand112 contributions
We enjoyed an hour trip today. Due to high winds, we boarded at the stone store wharf. The boats are easy to drive. Being electric, the only sound you hear is water movement and the bird life
It was an exceptional way to see the Kerikeri inlet
Would recommend doing the two hour version.
It was an exceptional way to see the Kerikeri inlet
Would recommend doing the two hour version.
Written 3 January 2025
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Harriet O
7 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
Great experience Great host he knew alot about the area, beautiful river was so peaceful really enjoyed our electric boat experience we will 100% be back again !
Written 6 January 2022
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Dan B
Moerewa, New Zealand79 contributions
Dec 2021
What do to between Christmas and New Year in the mid north. I had spotted a bit about this business, self drive boat hire in the Waipapa Kerikeri River area. Being a few years since I had been on these rivers and my wife never being on them perfect. A couple of emails to Chris asking about the area of operation and a booking was made for 3 hours that would enable us to go to the Outer reaches of operation at Rangitane, back up to the Stone Store and then end up back at Waipapa Landing where ewe had left from.
I had booked a 2 seat catamaran, there was a bit of a wind that had come up so Chris upgraded us to a very lovely English riverboat “Solarly” that had a bigger electric motor owing to the areas we wanted to go and the wind.
Accompanied by Chris we had a very enjoyable day, as he lead us down and back, even with a little side jaunt up a stream where he wouldn’t normally take this boat due to its length.
Chris makes no attempt to rush you and is more than willing for you to set the pace and stop and or look at anything that takes your interest.
The boat is very easy to handle, almost silent, and with a length of over 6 metres and seating for 6 there is no requirement to wear a life jacket. THEY ARE PROVIDED if you feel the need.
They offer a range of boat types with two, four, six or seven seats, something to suit everyone. Large groups can take several boats.
Yes we will be going back and doing this again and taking others with us.
Thanks Chris a most ENJOYABLE TIME
I had booked a 2 seat catamaran, there was a bit of a wind that had come up so Chris upgraded us to a very lovely English riverboat “Solarly” that had a bigger electric motor owing to the areas we wanted to go and the wind.
Accompanied by Chris we had a very enjoyable day, as he lead us down and back, even with a little side jaunt up a stream where he wouldn’t normally take this boat due to its length.
Chris makes no attempt to rush you and is more than willing for you to set the pace and stop and or look at anything that takes your interest.
The boat is very easy to handle, almost silent, and with a length of over 6 metres and seating for 6 there is no requirement to wear a life jacket. THEY ARE PROVIDED if you feel the need.
They offer a range of boat types with two, four, six or seven seats, something to suit everyone. Large groups can take several boats.
Yes we will be going back and doing this again and taking others with us.
Thanks Chris a most ENJOYABLE TIME
Written 29 December 2021
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Alfaaz
Auckland, New Zealand11 contributions
Mar 2021
We had a wonderful 2 hour cruise on Kerikeri river, so peaceful and easy to drive.
Chris was really nice and instructions were clear.
We will definitely be returning and highly recommend to anyone.
Chris was really nice and instructions were clear.
We will definitely be returning and highly recommend to anyone.
Written 30 March 2021
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Janet
Auckland, New Zealand27 contributions
Excellent trip and very peaceful being an electric boat. The lead boat was operated by staff so easy to follow behind to guide us where it was best to sail. Will do this again next time we are in Kerikeri
Written 3 January 2025
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Jakppots
Auckland, New Zealand1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Couples
Had a great time being guided by Chris in our quiet electric boat. So peaceful exploring the Kerikeri inlets, even some that weren’t so obvious. Would easily do it again. Highly recommended.
Written 31 October 2024
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Thanks for your review, glad to hear you enjoyed it. We'd certainly love to have you back another time. If you have longer next time then there are lot more beautiful places to explore, including the whole Rangitane river, surrounded by native bush.
Written 3 November 2024
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