Otehei Bay Activities
Kayaking |Fishing | Historical Walks
Kayak Tours
(must be pre booked)
Ultimate Day experience
Join Explore NZ's 'Hole in the Rock' cruise with dolphin viewing in the morning, before being dropped off at Otehei Bay, for a 12.30pm guided kayaking trip lasting 3.5 hours.
Island transfer/kayaking experience
Enjoy some time on the island before embarking at 12.30pm on your 3.5 hour guided kayak tour.
$15 each additional hour
($50 per day)
$18 each additional hour
($60 per day)
Mask, snorkel
$25 full day
Archaeological and Historic Walks
Urupukapuka Island has eight significant pa sites, with all but one on headlands facing the sea. Today these pa sites form the Urupukapuka Island Archaeological Walk.
This is the only walk of its kind in New Zealand. The track passes through native reserve that is home to many endangered native species including the Brown Teal and the Dotterel.
The walk starts at Waterfront Bar & Café, and the complete loop takes about 5 hours. The walk is divided into two shorter walks, the Southern and the Northern Loops, each taking two and a half hours. The Southern Loop covers more pa sites and overlooks calm sheltered bays. The northern loop visits fewer pa sites following the exposed coast of the island with dramatic views across the Pacific Ocean from high rugged cliffs.
