What to bring:

We recommend you wear/bring along all the gear as listed below, depending on the kayak trip you’re taking. There are a few different lists for the different trips:

Māori Carvings, Full Day, Wilderness, Fishing and Ultimate Escape Trips

You bring:

We provide:
  • Water Bottle
  • Comfortable clothing to paddle in – NO jeans
  • Sandals / aqua shoes, or footwear that can get wet
  • Sun glasses
  • Sun Hat
  • Sun block / insect repellent
  • Camera

Summer Months:

  • Swimwear and Towel
  • Plastic (shopping) bag for wet gear after swim

Winter Months:

  • Fleece / Warm Hat
  • Thermal or fleece tops
  • Paddle jacket
  • Life jacket (buoyancy vest)
  • Spray skirt / deck
  • Pogies (paddling gloves)
  • Dry bags for clothing / camera
  • Double Kayaks / paddles
  • Group safety and emergency gear
  • First Aid kit

Note:

Maori Carvings and Full Day Trip: A spare change of clothing is not necessary, as we do not take them on our trips.

Ultimate Escape
For the Boat trip a warm set of clothing (trousers/ track pants, jacket, fleece top, etc).

Float and Squeeze Trips

You bring:

We provide:
  • Water Bottle
  • Comfortable clothing to paddle in including togs – NO jeans
  • Sandals / aqua shoes, or footwear that can get wet
  • Sun glasses
  • Sun Hat
  • Sun block / insect repellent
  • Camera
  • Towel
  • Plastic (shopping) bag for wet gear after swim
  • Spare change of cloths to sit in vehicle after trip

Winter Months:

  • Fleece / Warm Hat
  • Thermal or fleece tops
  • Paddle jacket
  • Life jacket (buoyancy vest)
  • Spray skirt / deck
  • Pogies (paddling gloves)
  • Dry bags for clothing / camera
  • Double Kayaks / paddles
  • Group safety and emergency gear
  • First Aid kit

Overnight Stays (suggested equipment)

You bring:

We provide:
  • Water Bottle
  • Comfortable clothing to paddle in – NO jeans
  • Sandals / aqua shoes, or footwear that can get wet
  • Comfortable clothing to walk in
  • Running Shoes
  • Sun glasses
  • Sun Hat
  • Sun block / insect repellent
  • Camera
  • Waterproof Raincoat / Water proof Trousers
  • Thermal or Fleece Top
  • Warm / thermal gloves
  • Spare change of clothing for campsite
  • Sleeping wear
  • Toilet gear and medication
  • Towel
  • Torches / batteries
  • Large plastic bags or dry bag
  • Sleeping Bag / Mat

If cycling: Comfortable clothing to cycle in
  • Paddle jacket
  • Life jacket (buoyancy vest)
  • Spray deck
  • Pogies (paddling gloves)
  • Dry bags for clothing / camera
  • Double Kayaks / paddles
  • Group safety and emergency gear
  • Group First Aid kit
  • Tent
  • Cooking / Eating Equipment
  • Plate / mug
  • Gas Cooker
  • Food
  • Candles / Matches / lighter
  • Puritabs / water purifying tablets
  • Stalls / Camp chairs
  • If Cycling: Bike and Helmet

Geothermal Kayak & Walk Adventures (Orakei Korako) and Geothermal Walk & Squeeze Trip

You bring:

We provide:
  • Water Bottle
  • Comfortable clothing to paddle in – NO jeans
  • Togs (Please wear swim wear, under paddling clothing)
  • Sandals / aqua shoes, or footwear that can get wet
  • Sun glasses
  • Sun Hat
  • Sun block / insect repellent
  • Camera
  • Towel
  • Walking gear to get changed into after kayak leg
  • Comfortable clothing to walk in
  • Running Shoes
  • Rain Jacket

Summer Months:

  • Plastic (shopping) bag for wet gear after swim

Winter Months:

  • Fleece / Warm Hat
  • Thermal or fleece tops
  • Paddle jacket
  • Life jacket (buoyancy vest)
  • Spray skirt / deck
  • Pogies (paddling gloves)
  • Dry bags for clothing / camera
  • Double Kayaks / paddles
  • Group safety and emergency gear
  • First Aid kit

You may provide your own:

  • Rain Jacket with hood (Some people like to wear their own jacket rather than ours)

Fishing Tours

You bring:

We provide:
  • Water Bottle
  • Comfortable clothing to paddle in – NO jeans
  • Sandals / aqua shoes, or footwear that can get wet
  • Sun glasses
  • Sun Hat
  • Sun block / insect repellent
  • Camera

Winter Months:

  • Fleece / Warm Hat
  • Thermal or fleece tops and Pants or
  • Over Pants (wet weather)
  • Paddle jacket
  • Life jacket (buoyancy vest)
  • Dry bags for clothing / camera
  • Single sit on top kayaks / paddles
  • Fishing equipment
  • Group safety and emergency gear
  • First Aid kit
  • Fishing License

Mountain Biking and Kayaking Trips

You bring:

We provide:

Mountain Biking

  • Water Bottle
  • Jacket (optional)

Kayaking Leg

  • Water Bottle
  • Comfortable clothing to paddle in – NO jeans
  • Sandals / aqua shoes, or footwear that can get wet
  • Sun glasses
  • Sun Hat
  • Sun block / insect repellent
  • Camera

Summer Months: (not required for Family Taster Trip)

  • Swimwear and Towel
  • Plastic (shopping) bag for wet gear after swim

Winter Months:

  • Fleece / Warm Hat
  • Thermal or fleece tops

Mountain Biking

  • Bike, Helmet and puncture repair kit
  • First Aid kit
  • Jacket (if you do not have one)

Kayaking Leg

  • Paddle jacket
  • Life jacket (buoyancy vest)
  • Spray skirt / deck
  • Paddle jacket
  • Pogies (paddling gloves)
  • Dry bags for clothing / camera
  • Double Kayaks / paddles
  • Group safety and emergency gear
  • First Aid kit

Optional for Cycling:

You may provide your own equipment (bike, helmet, cycling gloves, MTB shoes, etc)

Note: A spare change of clothing is not necessary whilst we are paddling, we do not take them on our trips.

Mountain Biking

You bring:

We provide:

Mountain Biking

  • Water Bottle
  • Jacket (optional)
  • Comfortable clothing to cycle or walk in
  • Cycling gloves (optional)
  • Running Shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun Hat (optional)
  • Sun block / insect repellent
  • Camera (optional)

For after Tour:

  • Spare change of clothing

Mountain Biking

  • Hard Tail Mountain Bike, Helmet, Repair kit
  • Water Bottle
  • Jacket (optional)
  • Safety and emergency gear
  • First Aid kit
  • Camera (for guide to take some photos)

Optional for Cycling:

You may provide your own equipment (bike, helmet, cycling gloves, MTB shoes, etc)

Note: A spare change of clothing is not necessary whilst we are paddling, we do not take them on our trips.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

You bring:
  • Large Day pack or Walking pack (minimum 15 litre)
  • 1.5L of water (minimum quantity)
  • Food
  • Medication  (if required on something)
  • Waterproof raincoat *
  • Shorts / tights or walking pants and t-shirt (summer months / conditions)
  • Thermal Pants, Long Pants, NO JEANS  *
  • Fleece or Wool socks
  • One set spare clothing appropriate for weather conditions on day (winter fleece top or thermals)
  • Glove (Rap liner, wool mittens –summer and waterproof –winter)
  • Beanie
  • Sun Hat
  • Sun-glasses
  • Sunblock
  • Camera (optional)
  • Walking Poles (recommended) *
  • Gaiters (optional)

      Summer:

  • Suitable footwear for activity (Sturdy hiking shoes, boots or good running shoes)
  • Additional Water

      Winter:

  • Walking Boots *
  • Spare Gloves (water proof) *
  • Crampons or snow shoes (which strap to your boots)*
  • Ice Axe *
  • Walking Poles *
  • Helmet *
  • Snow goggles (optional) *
  • Waterproof pants (over pants) *

Item marked * can be hired from Taupo Kayaking Adventures, to supplement items which you do not have and need.