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Queenstown · CANOES & KAYAKS

The 4 Best Kayak & Canoe Trips in Queenstown

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Good kayak & canoe trips sell out between December and March, and the best go first. Here are the 4 to look at, with prices, durations and the weather caveats that matter on this side of the Alps.

Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown - Stop 1: Dart River Adventures, where you get geared up and briefed

1.Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $273Our pick

Jet boat upstream and funyak canoeing downstream on the Dart River. Includes gear, picnic lunch, and a coach from Queenstown.

“Just magnificent. Highlight of the trip. Highly recommended. Super fun upstream with Pedro in the jet boat. Incredible scenery. We joined the funyaks as a raft because of the wind, which was fine - social and relaxing. Ella our guide was ace. The side trip to the canyon was amazing. Super pro crew, fun, social, great lunch. Don’t miss - great value x”

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From Queenstown: Dart River Canoe & Jet Boat Day Trip

From Queenstown: Dart River Canoe & Jet Boat Day Trip - Gear handoff and safety at the Dart River base

2.From Queenstown: Dart River Canoe & Jet Boat Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 148 reviews · 390 - 510 minutes · from $256

Jet boat speed, a Funyak canoe paddle, and wilderness lunch in Mt Aspiring National Park from Queenstown with transfers.

“JJ and Matt were friendly and knowledgeable. I had a small back strain and JJ cheerfully made sure I was comfortable and not in danger of further injuring myself. The scenery was gorgeous and we got a good amount of time out on the river, with some nice landmark guidance should we want to go back out in the area for activities like the Routeburn Track. Even the drives between Queenstown and Glenorchy were beautiful and the driver pleasant. Glenorchy was charming and I would have gladly spent another couple of hours hiking nearby if I had had the time.”

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Moke Lake Kayak Experience

Moke Lake Kayak Experience - The 3.5 hour flow: briefing, paddle time, and an easy finish

3.Moke Lake Kayak Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $111

Paddle Moke Lake near Queenstown on a small-group kayak tour with transfers, clear instruction, calm scenery, and kiwi refreshments.

“We had a wonderful family time kayaking at Moke Lake on 20Dec2023, after our original booking was canceled and rescheduled due to bad weather the week before. Our children age 11-16 really enjoyed the activity. The lake and surrounRead more”

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Queenstown: Kayaking or SUP Experience on Moke Lake

Queenstown: Kayaking or SUP Experience on Moke Lake - The Setup: Gear, Safety Briefing, and Going at Your Own Pace

4.Kayaking or SUP Experience on Moke Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 23 reviews · 3h 30m · from $89Best value

Kayak or SUP Moke Lake near Queenstown on a small self-guided tour with waterproof gear, scenic views, and a kiwi snack picnic.

“Challenging paddling into the wind, but reasonably protected from the surrounding mountains. It was great that people could go at their own pace, so it suited beginners and more experienced paddlers.”

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