Central Auckland: bustling, beautiful, always beguiling
04 February 2025
Auckland. Our diverse and buzzing supercity attracts lovers of good food, good beaches and hearty adventures in the great outdoors.
Kayak to Rangitoto Island at sunset
Paddling your own sea kayak across the Waitemata Harbour is a magical experience at any time of day, but how about upping the ante and doing it on dusk.
Auckland Sea Kayaks run daily (weather-dependant) tours to Rangitoto Island, Auckland’s youngest and most iconic volcano.
The five-kilometre trip will take you across the sparkling waters of the Tāmaki Strait, past seabirds, penguins and passing ferries.
After making landfall on the island, you’ll take a scenic trek through ancient lava flows and the world’s largest pōhutukawa forest to the summit where you can get a prime view of the sunset.
After a seaside barbecue dinner, you’ll paddle back in the dark towards the twinkling lights of the city.
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