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Come for a half day kayak adventure on beautiful Lake Wanaka with Paddle Wanaka!
Highlights
- Explore shorelines, bays and islands
- No experience required
- Iconic NZ adventure in a beautiful landscape
- One way self guide kayak back to Wanaka
Confident on the water and just need the gear? Our self-guided kayak experience on Lake Wānaka is perfect for you. We’ll shuttle you and your kayak to a scenic starting point—your mission is to paddle back at your own pace.
Whether you’re cruising as a group, with your partner or with friends, it’s a fun and flexible way to explore the lake. Our friendly team will give you local tips, help you plan a route suited to the conditions and your experience, and make sure you're set for a great morning on the water.
Paddle the shoreline, explore islands, jump off jetties, or stop for a picnic - it’s your adventure, your way.
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From The Mission - Half Day Self Guided Kayak Tour - Wanaka
Awesome review!! The Mission is certainly a great way to get out & explore Lake Wanaka at your own pace. Sounds like you were charging along as we allow 3-4 hours!! Yes taking a nice little picninc would be a bonus. Thanks for chosing to kayak with us for your very first time!!
Simone fromUnited Kingdom wrote on 22 November 2019
A great morning!
Thank you for running this great session. Neither of us had kayaked before, so we're a bit nervous about managing the distance etc without a guide and within the time limit. We needn't have worried as the guy (sorry can't remember his name) explained the map and basic paddling methods. We had an amazing morning paddling around Lake Wanaka, taking in the fantastic views We got out to stop on one of the beaches for a break, but found it a bit tough getting in and out of the water etc so after that, carried straight on to the end. We managed to complete the route in just over 2.5 hrs. In future, I'd take a nice little picnic and rest up a bit more and chill. A highlight of our trip!
From The Mission - Half Day Self Guided Kayak Tour - Wanaka
Awesome review!! The Mission is certainly a great way to get out & explore Lake Wanaka at your own pace. Sounds like you were charging along as we allow 3-4 hours!! Yes taking a nice little picninc would be a bonus. Thanks for chosing to kayak with us for your very first time!!
Simone fromUnited Kingdom wrote on 22 November 2019
A great morning!
Thank you for running this great session. Neither of us had kayaked before, so we're a bit nervous about managing the distance etc without a guide and within the time limit. We needn't have worried as the guy (sorry can't remember his name) explained the map and basic paddling methods. We had an amazing morning paddling around Lake Wanaka, taking in the fantastic views We got out to stop on one of the beaches for a break, but found it a bit tough getting in and out of the water etc so after that, carried straight on to the end. We managed to complete the route in just over 2.5 hrs. In future, I'd take a nice little picnic and rest up a bit more and chill. A highlight of our trip!
From The Mission - Half Day Self Guided Kayak Tour - Wanaka
Awesome review!! The Mission is certainly a great way to get out & explore Lake Wanaka at your own pace. Sounds like you were charging along as we allow 3-4 hours!! Yes taking a nice little picninc would be a bonus. Thanks for chosing to kayak with us for your very first time!!
aswinkrishnar fromNew Zealand wrote on 29 December 2018
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From The Mission - Half Day Self Guided Kayak Tour - Wanaka
Thanks for your review - short & sweet! Glad you enjoyed The Mission on Lake Wanaka.
Helen fromNew Zealand wrote on 15 November 2018
Great kayak
Overall a great experience. I liked being dropped off further around the lake so it felt like we had the lake to ourselves. Only negative thing I would say is I can't imagine it would ever take anybody 4 hours to do the kayak - so it really is a 3 hour experience.
From The Mission - Half Day Self Guided Kayak Tour - Wanaka
Hi Helen, thanks for your review! The Mission is a great option to get out & explore in your own time, which is why we allocate 3-4 hours. Often people stop off for a picnic or a swim allow the way or simply to relax & take in the views. Thanks for chosing us! Paddle Wanaka.
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Simone fromUnited Kingdom wrote on 22 November 2019
A great morning!
Thank you for running this great session. Neither of us had kayaked before, so we're a bit nervous about managing the distance etc without a guide and within the time limit. We needn't have worried as the guy (sorry can't remember his name) explained the map and basic paddling methods. We had an amazing morning paddling around Lake Wanaka, taking in the fantastic views We got out to stop on one of the beaches for a break, but found it a bit tough getting in and out of the water etc so after that, carried straight on to the end. We managed to complete the route in just over 2.5 hrs. In future, I'd take a nice little picnic and rest up a bit more and chill. A highlight of our trip!