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Golden Bay Kayaks

126 Reviews

#4 of 19 things to do in Takaka

Kayaking & Canoeing, Tours, Boat Tours & Water Sports, Outdoor Activities

29 Cornwall Place | Tata beach, Takaka 7183, New Zealand

+64 3-525 9095

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“First class service”

We were in Pohara Beach for a couple of nights and were looking for somewhere for a kayak tour that... read more

Reviewed yesterday

Linda L

via mobile

“Nice way to spend two hours”

My children (17 and 20) and I hired two sit on kayaks for two hours. The weather was brilliant and... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

JolandaS66

Rangiora, New Zealand

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Golden Bay Kayaks is one of the best little kayak companies in New Zealand, situated in one of the best kayaking destinations in the world, which is why it is such a popular destination for all kayakers from beginners to the more experienced. They specialise in kayak rentals for a half day, full day or the popular 'paddle the length of the Abel Tasman', the only company that will allow this. The Guided tours are a simple, no fuss, high value experience where the personal touch makes the half day spent on the water a memorable experience. Perfect for those that have not kayaked before or very little or for those keen to learn about the Northern end of the Abel Tasmans rich history, geology and wildlife. Stand Up Paddle boards available and the easily accessible Tata Islands is a fantastic destination to explore the close up nature of islands. They are the closest sea kayak company to the Abel Tasman National Park. An extra bonus at the end(or start) of the day is the great coffee and ice cream....PERFECT!

5.0

126 reviews

Excellent88%
Very good9%
Average2%
Poor0%
Terrible1%

Travellers talk about

“guided tour” (15 reviews)

“tata beach” (13 reviews)

“morning tea” (9 reviews)

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29 Cornwall Place | Tata beach, Takaka 7183, New Zealand

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+64 3-525 9095

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1 - 10 of 113 reviews

Linda L

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

First class service

We were in Pohara Beach for a couple of nights and were looking for somewhere for a kayak tour that would accommodate a 2 year old and 8 month old. Golden Bay kayaks did just that and we were all in one custom made kayak...More

Thank Linda L

JolandaS66

Rangiora, New Zealand

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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Nice way to spend two hours

My children (17 and 20) and I hired two sit on kayaks for two hours. The weather was brilliant and calm conditions. I advise to do trips in the morning, we started at 8:45. The wind tends to get up in the afternoon. We got...More

Thank JolandaS66

We love to hear from all our different adventurers! This is a very useful review to help inform our facebook family. Look forward to seeing you again. Many thanks Lisa and Tony

Zsuzsa113

Greater London, United Kingdom

Reviewed 19 December 2017

The best trip so far

Great kayaking company. The owner lives in a house on the beach, running his business from there so likely he is the one greeting you if you arrive early. This is the only company on this part of Abel Tasman which is great as we...More

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Jack C

Reviewed 13 December 2017

Great experience and even better customer service

We did the half day tour and it was amazing. The weather perfect, the tour guide was quirky and knowledgeable, and the kayaking was really fun! Better yet, we accidentally left our portable toilet behind (whoops) and they held onto it for us and even...More

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Joshua M

709

Reviewed 24 November 2017 via mobile

Highly recommend

Did the half day guided tour and it was so worth it! Lovely experience with gorgeous views where you can get up close to sea lions, penguins and other marine life too! The staff were lovely too and the tour guide we had taught us...More

Thank Joshua M

Thank you Joshua, glad you had a wonderful time. We are so lucky to have penguins and seals so close! Many thanks Lisa and Tony

otimtimtim

Basel, Switzerland

Reviewed 20 November 2017

Very knowledgable, entertaining guided tour

We had a great guided tour. Alex was very knowledgable and funny at the same time. The guided tour even includes a small breakfast at the beach in Wainui Bay. Don't get scared off if the sky is cloudy, during kayaking you won't be cold...More

1 Thank otimtimtim

It was such a shame to have the go pro pop off, we were only happy to help. We have such wonderful community in Golden Bay with clever people that are always willing to help. Look forward to seeing you again sometime. Happy adventures. Lisa...More

reinhard0753

498

Reviewed 19 November 2017

Great experience with our grandson

We booked a family guided tour with our 6 yr old grandson and were just the three of with the guide Alex. She had an amazing knowledge of the region, despite she was from the north island and showed heaps of patience with our talkative...More

1 Thank reinhard0753

We love our family tours! One day some of these young clients will be taking guided tours of their own, it is so much fun. Loved having you here and look forward to seeing you again one day. Many thanks. Lisa and Tony

Peter E

Andover, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 18 November 2017 via mobile

Fabulous kayaking experience

None of us had ever stepped foot in a Kayak before but any concerns were quickly dispelled by the friendly experts of Golden bay Kayaks. A superb location provides an excellent backdrop for wonderful introduction to this activity with the bonus that there is plenty...More

1 Thank Peter E

Thank you Peter for your thoughtful review and it was a pleasure to have you all on the water with us. It was a memorable trip for the bad jokes and many laughs. Many thanks Lisa and Tony

Mike C

Reviewed 29 October 2017

Outstanding

I visited Golden Bay with my parents earlier this month, and it was an absolute pleasure to spend some time kayaking with Tony and Lisa. My parents had never been in a kayak before and were quite nervous, but Tony did an exceptional job of...More

Thank Mike C

A lovely review, thank you. We get such a buzz from having first time paddlers on the water and even bigger one when they are planning their next trip! Happy adventures and many thanks. Lisa and Tony

amershon

Grand Marais, Minnesota

4125

Reviewed 29 October 2017

Fabulous kayaking on Golden Bay

Though it took us some time to arrange a day of kayaking, we were incredibly pleased with just about everything. The staff is friendly and helpful, the orientation was professional and respectful, and the kayaking was fabulous. We are experienced kayakers, so we got to...More

Thank amershon

Your review is a gem, thank you for helping our Tripadvisor community informed and writing such a thoughtful review. Many thanks Lisa and Tony

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