Kayak Hire Bay of Islands is available to hire and use kayaks directly on the beach here in beautiful Russell in New Zealand’s “Winterless North”. We have single and double sit-on kayaks for hire from our safe and sheltered beach. Our warm summer and spring temperatures and sea conditions make this an ideal place for your next kayak adventure.

These kayaks are great fun, whether you go fishing or just exploring with friends. A few places to explore include Matauwhi Bay where you’ll find an interesting range of moored boats and yachts. With more time and paddling you can get to Orongo Bay with it’s stony beaches and even more yachts and boats. Further paddling gets you to the bottom of Orongo Bay and it’s oyster farms and mangrove swamps. 

Start Your Kayak Adventure with Food and Water

Now that you ready to start your kayak adventure in paradise don’t forget your food and drink. Grab your pies, picnic food or drinks from the Russell Bakery or other picnic food from one of two small supermarkets. Some of the local cafes can supply picnics but it pays to ask in advance as they get very busy. 

The size and scale of your adventure is up to you.  We do hope the introduction has helped but thee’s more. You can paddle up on a beach on most of the small bays all very close to Russell. Please always check out the latest sea weather forecast and the Russell Weather Forecast before venturing out on the water. It’s very important to paddling to your ability and fitness level.