KG Kayaks - Guided Tours
KG Kayaks - Guided Tours
KG Kayaks - Guided Tours
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Eco ToursNight ToursNature & Wildlife ToursSelf-Guided Tours & RentalsKayaking & Canoeing
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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Operating in the Eastern Bay of Plenty since 2001 we offer guided tours and freedom hires in a variety of locations around the Whakatane /Ohope Beach area. With local guides, our unique moonlight/ sunset tours and offshore tours at spectacular Moutohorā / Whale Island are particularly popular. The trip out to Whale Island by sailing catamaran is always memorable, plus the regular seal encounters and hot water beach experience make it a day to remember. Departure times are Whale Island :8am, Coastal Adventure 8 30am, Ohiwa Explorer by arrangement, Freedom hire available all day. Safety on the water and catering for occasional kayakers (novices) is what we are about ! See you soon !
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Lynn
3 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
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.
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.
Written 20 February 2024
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What a wonderful day on the water we had with you all. Thanks for your enthusiasm and kind words which I will share with the team. Thanks too for booking a second time with us and we were delighted tan the weather gods played their part in making it a great day out. Support appreciated- best wishes Kenny
Written 21 February 2024
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Wander15338019286
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Couples
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 !
Written 9 January 2024
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Thanks you for taking time to post such a detailed and special review of your Whale Island Kayaking experience. Wonderful that you felt it was worth the wait - no two trips are the same and I agree that it was lovely mix of personalities and we were blessed with great conditions. A memorable day for us too. Hope to catch you soon - best wishes
Written 14 January 2024
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The Man from Atlantis
Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand9 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
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!!
Written 15 January 2024
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Thanks for the lovely review, it was great to share a special day with you both. Glad to know too that my sign on SH2 gets noticed and that you have finally made this trip happen. Hope to catch up again - best wishes, Kenny
Written 18 January 2024
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Patsy A
1 contribution
Jan 2025 • Friends
We had the best day kayaking to Moutohora Island with Kenny as our guide. We loved our catamaran cruise and the stunning scenery in this area, the playful seals following our kayaks, the beautiful sandy beach, the flora and fauna around the island, and the walk to the geothermal beach.
Kenny is an excellent guide, helpful and informative. He has a great sense of humour and he ensures that everyone feels safe and happy on the tour.
Thanks for the unforgettable day, Kenny!
Kenny is an excellent guide, helpful and informative. He has a great sense of humour and he ensures that everyone feels safe and happy on the tour.
Thanks for the unforgettable day, Kenny!
Written 7 February 2025
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Thanks you very much for taking time to post a review. We're delighted that you enjoyed your Whale Island Kayaking experience. Perhaps we'll see you back one day. In the meantime - happy travels !
Written 21 March 2025
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Stefan
2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
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.
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.
Written 21 March 2023
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Great to be out there with you Stef and Ann and share some of the beauty of Moutohorā/ Whale island. Glad we were able to turn on the weather for your after what has been a challenging weather pattern. Thanks for posting a review.
Best wishes, Kenny
Written 6 April 2023
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Scenic61534826901
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Solo
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. (-:
Written 10 January 2024
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Thanks for your lovely feedback and recognition of our focus on small group numbers which makes the whole experience so much more personal and enjoyable.
Great that you also enjoyed the photos and the whole day out ! best wishes - Kenny
Written 14 January 2024
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Casey Davis-Lamb
2 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
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
Written 5 March 2021
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Rachael W
1 contribution
Jun 2020 • Family
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!
Written 5 June 2020
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Thanks for booking and being our first post lockdown clients. It was great to get you all out there as a family and experiencing the beauty of Ohiwa Harbour. I wish you all the very best for your travels around NZ & beyond and hope you find the home your looking for.
Ngā mihinui - Kenny
Written 16 June 2020
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barb
Boise, ID13 contributions
Feb 2020
All our plans had fallen through and then I saw a flyer for KG Kayaks. I emailed Kenny, and he arranged to meet my husband and me for a morning kayak tour of the bay, complete with morning tea and fresh muffins! Kenny is a charming and engaging guide. We learned all about the flora and fauna and he told us legends about the islands. We wish we would have had an extra day to do the Whale Island tour. This was one of the highlights of our trip to New Zealand!!
Written 17 March 2020
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Thanks for taking time to review your Ohiwa Wxplorer tour. Thoroughly enjoyed sharing the local area with you and hope that one day we see you back. Trust you made it back home safely. So much has changed globally since our trip. Very best wishes. Kenny
Written 2 May 2020
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2olddiggers
Perth, Australia97 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
Arrived and enquied about boat trip but was told the sea kayaking tour was about to leave if we wanted to do that. We were picked up and at the beach in 5 mins, bit unsure if we could do the 3 hour trip over some choppy ocean. We kept up and managed very well never felling unsafe or tired. The coast line is beautiful, stopped off at Cathedral Cove for fresh coffee, paddled back and saw an Eagle Stingray. The whole time was fantastic and we had a ball despite being a bit over weight from travelling and both well in our 60's. Gine it a go and enjoy.
Written 1 March 2017
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Great to hear you're having a lovely time in NZ ! Unfortunately your review is in the wrong place. We are based in The Eastern Bay of Plenty, not the Coromandel. If you pass this way we'd love to get you out on the water ! Some home made baking to go with your coffee is guaranteed. Cheers KG Kayaks
Written 28 March 2017
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what time do your trips depart?
both no mention here or on your website
Written 8 February 2016
During the summer months what time do you leave and how long is the moonlight kayaking?
Written 8 December 2015
Hi Jan , I ve twice posted answers up but for some reason they are not showing. Can you please txt me your number and I ll call you -thanks -Kenny 027 2724073
Written 9 December 2015
What are the charges for 2-3 nights in the Hush Cabins and what are the chances of a cabin with a bathroom (in Feb)
Written 3 April 2015
Hi Melinda, I'm not sure I can answer that ! Was it meant for somewhere I the USA? kindest regards
Written 2 May 2015
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