Okarito Kayaks Ōkārito Kayaking

Ōkārito Lagoon is a stunning, shallow wetland environment, with unbroken views across Westland Tai Poutini National Park, stretching from the shores of the rugged Tasman Sea all the way to the top of Aoraki/Mt. Cook and the central Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana.
A three hour gentle, unrushed exploration can take you across the shallow calm open waters and right up into stunning rainforest-surrounded creeks, with most areas accessible only by kayak.
A private guided trip, with just you, your family or friends, and our expert nature guide, provides a rare opportunity for genuine interaction with local hosts, and the chance to experience the best of this special environment in a slow-moving and intimate way, without disturbance or noise.