OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES IN RAGLAN

Join us for an overnight kayaking and camping adventure across the waters of Raglan Harbour and into a privately owned native bush property in Te Akau.

YOUR ADVENTURE ITINERARY

YOUR ADVENTURE ITINERARY

Across Raglan Harbour to Native Bush Campsite


Adventures are currently available from early November until late April and the kayaking part is tide-dependent. Give us a call today and let's go adventuring.

WATER TAXI

Our adventure starts with a private water taxi trip across Raglan Harbour, departing from the jetty next to the famous Raglan Footbridge and disembarking at Te Akau Wharf on the north side of the estuary.

WALK TO CAMPSITE

After reaching land, we will do a short 1.5km hike through native bush along a gravel road  to our magic, privately-owned site. Our campsite for the night is just a two-minute walk away from the water’s edge at high tide.

SELF-GUIDED KAYAK EXPLORATION

Once you’ve settled in, take the kayaks out for a self-guided explore. paddle up ponganui Creek, where you’ll come across a small waterfall, or head across to explore the limestone rocks.  These areas are only accessible during the approximately two hour high-tide window, so your paddle will need to be planned around the tide.

OVERNIGHT CAMP OR HUT

This will be an unforgettable overnight experience, where you can cook over an open fire and listen to the songs of the native birds around you. Kayak and explore at your leisure, or relax and re-connect with nature.

THE ADVENTURE COST IS $99 PER PERSON CAMPING, OR $199 PER PERSON FOR THE HUT STAY

The minimum age for the adventure is 12, and under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that you can use your own camping gear or hire through us.

A minimum of two people are required per tour and 72 hours’ booking notice is required to secure our water taxi booking.

View our most Frequently Asked Questions

SUMMER/AUTUMN 2026

Adventure Availability

Please note that adventures are tide-dependant. The kayaking part is tide and wind dependent.

Open for bookings – 72 hours required as we need to secure water taxi availability

Open for bookings – 72 hours required as we need to secure water taxi availability

Open for bookings – 72 hours required as we need to secure water taxi availability

OUR PRIVATE PARADISE

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Request a booking today and join us in creating your own memories with an overnight kayaking and camping adventure across the waters of Raglan Harbour at our privately owned native bush property in Te Akau.

EXTRA INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions


If you can't find an answer to your query, please don't hesitate to contact us direct using the form at the bottom of this webpage.

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.

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.

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We endeavour to respond to all enquiries within 48 business hours. Please be sure to check our availability dates and frequently asked questions before sending your message.

Hours:

Wednesday-Saturday: 9am – 5pm

Phone:

+64 (0)21 049 8972

Email:

amber@raglanseakayak.co.nz

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