Electric Boats to explore Kerikeri river | La Vacanza Travel

Electric Boats to explore Kerikeri river

Duration: 60 to 440 minutes
Destination: New Zealand, Northland, Bay of Islands
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  • 60 to 440 minutes
  • Bay of Islands
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Electric boat hire is enormously popular in the rest of the world but ours are the very first electric boats for hire in New Zealand.

Our boats are very easy to drive, no experience or license is required. The "Akaroa" boat is the easiest to drive so we recommend that one for complete beginners.

We are in the most perfect, sheltered location, the winding Kerikeri river offers a new vista around every bend and is teeming with wildlife.

The silent motor allows you to get up close to wildlife without disturbing them.

We have a choice of five different boats to suit singles, couple and groups of up to 7 people. We have enough boats for a maximum of 21 people at a time.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

What Can You Expect?

Our boats are easy to drive yourself and offer a relaxing experience exploring the beautiful river, watching the wildlife and socialising with friends or family.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • An electric boat
  • Our staff on the safety boat, on call for advice and assistance.
  • Lifejackets provided

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infant seats available
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    Waipapa Landing Jetty, 109 Landing Road, Kerikeri 0230, New Zealand

    Pickup Details

    Pickup is subject to availability, not always available.

    Airports

    Kerikeri Airport, Kerikeri New Zealand


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    60 to 440 minutes

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    Wendle-cookofmany

    07 Apr, 2024

    A relaxing and very quiet 2 hour trip around the rivers of Kerikeri. Definitely a different way to see Kerikeri and was enjoyable. The riverboat was a bit of a tight squeeze for the six of us larger type over 60's people. Was very easy getting on and off and life jackets were recommended but not mandatory. The guy that gave us instruction was ok but was slightly late (a text would have been great) and he did keep his distance and still able to give us river directions. Would recommend.

    Dreamer324786

    20 Jan, 2024

    Highly recommended!! A great way to leisurely experience the gorgeous Keri Keri river. A big thanks to Chris and her adorable daughter who had a hand made souvenir for us:)

    Kirk_M

    12 Feb, 2023

    Very pleasant, gentle ride along the estuary and out into the harbor at Kerikeri. Boats were incredibly quiet, enabling close approaches to birds and other wildlife along the bank. The estuary has a 5mph speed limit, and the boats are accordingly regulated, so don't be expecting wind in your face and a hair-raising ride. But it's a nice, gentle way to spend a couple of hours, and the presence of a guide/escort was probably the only way we avoided getting lost in the back channels of the estuary.

    356harrieto

    06 Jan, 2022

    Great experience Great host he knew alot about the area, beautiful river was so peaceful really enjoyed our electric boat experience we will 100% be back again !

    Dan B

    29 Dec, 2021

    What do to between Christmas and New Year in the mid north. I had spotted a bit about this business, self drive boat hire in the Waipapa Kerikeri River area. Being a few years since I had been on these rivers and my wife never being on them perfect. A couple of emails to Chris asking about the area of operation and a booking was made for 3 hours that would enable us to go to the Outer reaches of operation at Rangitane, back up to the Stone Store and then end up back at Waipapa Landing where ewe had left from. I had booked a 2 seat catamaran, there was a bit of a wind that had come up so Chris upgraded us to a very lovely English riverboat “Solarly” that had a bigger electric motor owing to the areas we wanted to go and the wind. Accompanied by Chris we had a very enjoyable day, as he lead us down and back, even with a little side jaunt up a stream where he wouldn’t normally take this boat due to its length. Chris makes no attempt to rush you and is more than willing for you to set the pace and stop and or look at anything that takes your interest. The boat is very easy to handle, almost silent, and with a length of over 6 metres and seating for 6 there is no requirement to wear a life jacket. THEY ARE PROVIDED if you feel the need. They offer a range of boat types with two, four, six or seven seats, something to suit everyone. Large groups can take several boats. Yes we will be going back and doing this again and taking others with us. Thanks Chris a most ENJOYABLE TIME

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