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Browns Island Motukorea Sea Kayak Tour
Activity Duration (4 to 8 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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About
- Discover Browns Island's rich history near Auckland. Horses were swum across the harbor by early settlers, while Māori thrived with farming and fishing centuries ago, leaving behind remnants of pā sites. Even more intriguingly, remnants of the Sydney mud cockle were found within volcanic shell beds.
- In 1909, New Zealand's aviation history took flight as Alex and Claude Barnard launched a homemade flying machine from the island's peak, marking the nation's first aeroplane trials.
- Browns Island is a volcanic cone from an eruption 25,000 years ago, part of the active Auckland Volcanic Field. Now uninhabited, it's a recreational reserve turned wildlife sanctuary, home to native birds like tūī, pūkeko, silvereye, as well as unique wildlife such as skinks and geckos.
- For students and researchers, Browns Island offers educational opportunities in volcanology, geology, and environmental conservation, making it an ideal field study destination.
At a Glance
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Discover Browns Island's rich history near Auckland. Horses were swum across the harbor by early settlers, while Māori thrived with farming and fishing centuries ago, leaving behind remnants of pā sites. Even more intriguingly, remnants of the Sydney mud cockle were found within volcanic shell beds.
In 1909, New Zealand's aviation history took flight as Alex and Claude Barnard launched a homemade flying machine from the island's peak, marking the nation's first aeroplane trials.
Browns Island is a volcanic cone from an eruption 25,000 years ago, part of the active Auckland Volcanic Field. Now uninhabited, it's a recreational reserve turned wildlife sanctuary, home to native birds like tūī, pūkeko, silvereye, as well as unique wildlife such as skinks and geckos.
For students and researchers, Browns Island offers educational opportunities in volcanology, geology, and environmental conservation, making it an ideal field study destination.
In 1909, New Zealand's aviation history took flight as Alex and Claude Barnard launched a homemade flying machine from the island's peak, marking the nation's first aeroplane trials.
Browns Island is a volcanic cone from an eruption 25,000 years ago, part of the active Auckland Volcanic Field. Now uninhabited, it's a recreational reserve turned wildlife sanctuary, home to native birds like tūī, pūkeko, silvereye, as well as unique wildlife such as skinks and geckos.
For students and researchers, Browns Island offers educational opportunities in volcanology, geology, and environmental conservation, making it an ideal field study destination.
What is included?
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Life jacket, kayak, paddle
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers
Meet your host
Social Nature Movement
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Host since 2016
Social Nature Movement is a New Zealand nature-based tourism company creating meaningful experiences that bring people closer to the natural world.
Based in Auckland and operating across New Zealand, Social Nature Movement offers a diverse range of guided experiences, from bioluminescence and glowworm adventures to sea kayaking, kiwi spotting, stargazing, waterfalls, wildlife encounters and cultural experiences.
Each experience is designed to be more than simply sightseeing. Guests are invited to explore, learn and connect, discovering the stories, landscapes, wildlife and people that make Aotearoa New Zealand unique.
Led by experienced and passionate guides, Social Nature Movement combines adventure, education and genuine connection to create memorable experiences for travellers, families, groups and curious explorers.
Whether paddling beneath glowing waters, searching for kiwi under a dark sky or exploring Auckland's volcanic and cultural landscapes, every journey is an opportunity to experience New Zealand from a different perspective.
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