Enjoy New Zealand's marine life up close in your very own 100% transparent kayak at Te Motu Hāwere a Maki (Goat Island Marine Reserve), Leigh. This unique experience is unlike any other kayaking adventure!
A visit to Goat Island is a must do if you're in the area; either on the transparent kayak or snorkeling (haven't done the glass bottom boat so can't comment on this). We had a mostly clear day, however when the clouds came over visibility was impacted in the kayak. Great team of people, who create an awesome atmosphere. Can get quite busy but this just adds to the 'good time' vibe. Absolutely recommend.
Thanks so much for the awesome review! 🙌 We're thrilled you had an amazing Goat Island adventure in our kayaks, despite the cloudy weather. It's great our team created that fun, lively atmosphere you enjoyed. 😊 Means a lot to hear you'd recommend Clearyak - I'll pass your kind words to the whole team, they'll be stoked! 🤩 Can't wait to welcome you back for more water fun soon! 🤙🛶
Very good experience, very spectacular, will go again,Friendly staff
Wow, this is fantastic! 😄 So glad you had a truly spectacular Goat Island experience with our friendly staff. Your glowing 5-star review means the world - we pour our hearts into creating unforgettable adventures, and it's so rewarding to hear we hit the mark. Can't wait to welcome you back for more scenic paddles and good times soon! 🤙🛶 Thanks again!
The lack of clear signage, poor organization, and inadequate safety measures made the experience frustrating and disappointing. With better coordination and staff assistance, this could have been much more enjoyable.
Hey Sara, Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughtsâIâm really sorry to hear your experience didnât live up to expectations. It sounds like we dropped the ball on a few key things that day, and I appreciate you pointing them out. To touch on your concerns: the lack of clear signage is something weâve been limited on since Goat Island is a small beach, and weâre only allowed a compact setup to keep the public space accessible. That said, I've reviewed and ammended the confirmation email we send beforehand with some more information to hopefully make this easier for people in the future. On the organization and safety front, we take safety very seriously so have reached out to you to investigate what you believe made it unsafe.
Great people running the show. Helpful and kind for us crazy Yanks. My only wish would have been for warmer and sunnier day, but I cant ask that of the owners?? Remember to wipe off the bottom of the kayak with the blue towel for easier gazing, i didnt. Oops. Enjoy.
Thank you for the fantastic 🤩 review! We're delighted to hear you had a wonderful time despite the weather. Your feedback about wiping down the kayak is very helpful 👍 - we'll be sure to remind guests about that to maximize visibility for spotting all the incredible marine life. Please come back anytime, we'd love to have you explore the bay with us again soon! 🌊🌴🌞 Thanks for choosing Clearyak! 🙌
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tahlias3 from New Zealand wrote on 17 March 2025
So much fun!
We loved our experience, the kayaks were amazing - so cool to see everything swimming by underneath us. We were lucky enough to also see sting rays!