Raglan Kayak & Paddleboard

Raglan Kayak & Paddleboard

Raglan Kayak & Paddleboard
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Equipment HireStand Up PaddleboardingKayaking & Canoeing
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Here at Raglan Kayak and Paddleboard, we are about Good Times! Explore the beautiful Limestone Coast, private bays and beaches and inspiring landscapes full of colourful history. Whether you are a local Kiwi, international traveller, couple, family, friends, corporate group or school group, we have plenty of rentals, tours and group packages to suit. Visit our website, or give us a call today!
Raglan, New Zealand

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2024

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Jewels_SharedSoul
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021
Had an amazing day with Raglan Kayak, we are a couple so we got the tandem kayak, it was such a romantic adventure but for a very fair price. They were honest about the condition of the weather to keep us safe, and it shows that they care about the customer's experience rather than just making money. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the equipment is well maintained and good quality! Highly recommend to do the half day hire so you can explore a big chunk of the bay, and bring a packed lunch too! Lots of cute little beaches you can stop by at and have a picnic.
Written 19 April 2021
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Liz O
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
Our family of 7 thoroughly enjoyed our 2 hour exploration of the limestone coast in Raglan. The stunning rock formations gave us caves to investigate and tunnels to kayak through. We were given clear directions to follow which made navigating the tidal conditions safe and easy. The equipment provided was excellent and the buoyancy aids fitted comfortably. We highly recommend this trip and Raglan Kayak and Paddleboard to everyone.
Thanks, Stephan.
Written 4 September 2023
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Thanks for your 5 star review Elizabeth. It makes us so happy to hear how much you and your family enjoyed your experience with us. It is such a magical coastline to explore with the family. We truly appreciate your business and hope to see you again sometime.
Written 15 September 2023
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Rachel S
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Business
These guys were amazing! Even though the weather wasn't playing the game, we had a fantastic time and everyone enjoyed the adventure.
The scenery is fantastic and they shared their knowledge of the region and its vast history. Was very cool to see some seagull chicks up close, only a few days old, and the 'pancake' rocks are fun to weave in and out of.
They provided morning tea in a beautiful 'out of the way' scenic reserve, and it was way above expectations, especially for a couple of local boys - their Mum would be proud :)
The equipment was top notch, and they were highly skilled so everyone felt safe.
If you're after a fun day out, then these guys are definitely the way to go, highly recommend.
Written 14 December 2023
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swilliams330
North Carolina24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
We highly recommend this kayak company for their outstanding quality and staff. We were in a small group for the Kayak and Coffee 3-hour morning tour, and it was just delightful. Our wonderful and knowledgeable guide, Keelan, was fantastic, and he made the trip so special. He has respect for Māori culture and history, along with lots of facts about the local geology, history, and plants and sea life in the area.
Written 22 January 2023
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Hi Swilliams330, Thank you so much for your very kind review, we are so glad you loved your Kayak and Coffee Trip with Keilan! We are glad you enjoyed learning about the history of the landscape and Maori culture, we hope to see you again soon!
Written 30 January 2023
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Sahara
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Solo
Sooo much fun! My guide Lochy was really helpful, friendly and informative about the history of the area. Thank you for the good vibes! The Pancake rocks were so gorge and unique so I’m really glad I got to see them up close! I got to see a super black sand beach and the water and the sun made for stunning views. Really dope experience thank you!!
Written 12 November 2022
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Thank you so much M1sssahara, We are so glad you had an excellent time on the water and enjoyed the stunning scenery, black sand beaches and the rest of the tour with Loche! We hope to see you again soon. Cheers
Written 16 November 2022
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Expedition613278
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
We chose to leave our own kayaks behind this trip and instead we joined a Raglan Kayaks tour to explore Raglan by sea for the first time. My three teens, youngest 13, who have some experience kayaking, all paddled single kayaks for the adventure. We had a beautiful day and a great tour guide and we all enjoyed the kayak across the estuary and paddle along the coastline looking at the limestone rock formations and hearing a bit about the history of the area. It's a good pace for a beginner and cruisey time for those looking for a chill paddle in a beautiful spot.
Written 23 October 2023
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Thanks so much for your 5 star review. We are so happy to hear you and your three teens enjoyed the Limestone Express tour. It truly is a magical coastline to explore by kayak. Hopefully we'll see you again sometime in the future.
Written 25 October 2023
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Applemoth
Auckland, New Zealand14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021
Very friendly and helpful set-up. Everyone in the family really enjoyed it (and we're not really used to outdoor adventures). We booked 2 doubles for a couple of hours and went to explore the pancake rocks on the opposite bank, where we got out for a scramble on the beach. All great fun. We'll do it again next time we're back in Raglan.
Written 8 March 2021
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macpeanuts
Singapore, Singapore68 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 • Friends
The guys were fantastic. They sort you out with a very in-depth and entertaining briefing to ensure you are clear on the weather conditions and what currents to expect. All the equipment was in great working order, clean and comfortable.
We did and unguided rental for a couple of hours in the morning and were given very clear instructions and directions on all the key spots. They were also very clear about how to navigate the rock formations and were careful to ensure we understood how not to disturb them and the resident birdlife.
Would highly recommend this as an activity for a couple of hours, either guided or unguided. The rock formations make a great backdrop for photos and the whole experience was a lovely relaxing way to spend a morning in raglan. The guys here know what they are doing, know the conditions and will make sure you are good to go before sending you off. Highly recommended.
Written 26 November 2020
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ray_monique
Auckland, New Zealand11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
Limestone Express, 1pm on 5 January
Hello, we want to thank your company for a great day out, and in particular to Flynn, our guide, who was extra helpful and supportive. He recognised that we needed help getting across in the rougher conditions. He did a great job keeping the group informed of local history. We can highly recommend the Limestone Express tour. I believe we were lucky to catch high tide to be able to fully explore the limestone inlets.
With thanks,
Monique and Ray
Written 15 January 2022
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Getaway159488
Auckland, New Zealand7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Friends
A trip not to be missed. Amazing limestone pancake rocks with amazing passageways. Love weaving in and out of rocks in Beautiful crystal clear water on a sunny day. The guide was a fabulous knowledgeable young man who interacts with all paddlers.
Written 10 May 2022
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