OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES IN RAGLAN

Yes, it is helpful as you are hiking from Te Akau Wharf to the campsite. We recommend a 65-litre backpack, as once we disembark the water taxi, we have a 30-40 minute, 1.5km hike through the bush and along the beach. We have packs you can borrow.

Yes, the minimum age for the adventure is 12, and under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

We provide a toilet (long drop) and 1.5-litre bottle of water for $2 a bottle. The site is a privately owned native bush/forest with cleared campsites dotted across the land.

No

We currently run adventures overnight on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Adventures are weather-dependent.

HIKING GEAR

• Backpack 65-litre or more (We have some available for you use if you don’t have one please ask 72 hours before the trip)
• Pack liner(so your stuff doesn’t get wet eg black rubbish bag)
• Hiking shoes
• Hiking poles (if you have bad knees)

SLEEPING GEAR/TENT

• Tent (preferably under 2 kg if hiking, (We have some available for you use if you don’t have one please ask us to book you one week before the trip)
• Sleeping mat
• Sleeping bag

FOOD/COOKING EQUIPMENT

• Food to cook for dinner
• Pots
• Plates
• Cups
• Breakfast
• Lunch x 2
• Snacks
• Drinks for the evening (eg. wine)
• Marshmallows for the fire
• Gas burne  (We have some available for you use if you don’t have one please ask us to book you one 1 week before the trip)
• Mini gas bottle (We have some available for you to buy if you don’t have one please ask us to book you one 1 week before the trip)
• Snacks
• Lighter

EXTRAS

• Mosquito repellent
• Sunblock
• Sunhat
• Head torc (We have some available for you to use if you don’t have one please ask us to book you one 1 week before the trip)
• Swimwear
• Towel
• Rain jacket (We have some available for you to use if you don’t have one please ask us to book you one 1 week before the trip)
• Book to read

Yes, you are welcome to explore!

No. If the tide is low or mid, the water is too far away from where the kayaks are stored. It would be a 500m – 1km pull in the mud!

Yes, most nights, we light a fire, provided that it’s not raining.

Yes, you can. Tents, sleeping mats, gas burners, gas bottles, head torches, etc. are available. Please note that these run out fast, so please prebook.

Yes, we do, but only if it is not too windy (very windy weather makes for unsafe and unenjoyable kayaking). We will take you on a guided tour over to the limestone rocks directly across from us and explore Ponganui Creek to the small waterfall. The creek is great fun to explore, and you’ll be amazed at where it leads.

This depends on the water taxi owner and if they have other bookings. We aim, if possible, to arrive at the campsite a couple of hours before high tide for use of the kayaks at high tide and try to work times around this aspect. Please note that a minimum of 72 hours is required to make a booking.

Yes. Please enquire regarding additional charges.