Moke Lake Kayak Experience
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Enjoy the freedom to paddle at your own pace. Explore the calm waters of Moke Lake at your own pace by kayak or paddle board. Let us transport you into wilderness right on our doorstep, escape the hustle and bustle of Queenstown and see why this has been a favourite spot for locals for years!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Max Weight 120kg
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tea, Coffee, Biscuits, Snacks
Safety briefing and map
Life Jackets
Use of Kayaks, Paddles and Pumps
Waterproof splash tops/jackets
Transport from meeting point in Queenstown and return
What To Expect
Take the journey into the Queenstown back country with our breath-taking kayak experience to the stunning Moke Lake. Located just 20 minutes from Queenstown this quiet and peaceful setting allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of town and immerse yourself in a beautiful rural New Zealand environment surrounded by mountains. One of our friendly kayak guides will pick you up from Queenstown and drive you in comfort to Moke Lake. Along the way you’ll get a knowledgeable (perhaps even funny) commentary about the local region and feel free to ask any questions. Once at Moke Lake we’ll run through a few safety features and let you paddle off at your own pace! When you return we’ll have a few kiwi refreshments waiting for you.
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Moke Lake Kayak Experience
Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great half day activity!
F6730UFstephanied,
Oct 6, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00I had such a lovely experience! Definitely worth the money. Pick up was very easy and McKenzie was a great host taking us out to Lake Moke, sharing her knowledge and setting up the kayaks and morning tea. Out on the lake was just stunning. Incredibly peaceful as there were only 3 of us out there. Plenty of time to explore the lake and spend our morning there.
This was one of my...
Katherine H,
Apr 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was one of my favourite things to do in NZ. The experience was brilliant from beginning to end. The lake was so scenic, but calm so we as first time kayakers didn’t struggle. Great clear instruction and friendly customer service. Couldn’t it! Thank you for making such special memories for us.
Great kayaking
H8886XDryanb,
Feb 26, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Great crew. Really friendly. Informative about potential bad weather cancellations. Views out on the water were hard to beat.
Great time kayaking on Lake Moke
Gill H,
Feb 23, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely morning kayaking on Lake Moke. Very relaxed and enjoyable trip. Well looked after with clear instructions beforehand, full equipment and tea and coffee afterwards! Would recommend.
Wonderful tour
Danielle S,
Feb 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Stunning views and relaxing. A nice tour without a long car ride. Highly recommend. There's also friendly horses nearby the lake.
Paddling on a mirror
andybN8595TC,
Jan 24, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We were lucky to strike a perfectly still, clear morning, the lake a mirror. Took a 9 year old granddaughter for her first on water experience. Friendly and helpful welcome and setting up, all issues covered, marvellous time on the lake. A lovely experience, warmly recommend it as preparation for the more hard-core kayaking and rafting available in Queenstown. Many thanks.
Must do in Queenstown
Neel P,
Dec 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00Beautiful isolated lake in the middle of the mountains. Get plenty of time to travel across the lake and back. Tour operator is great as well!
MOKE STOKE
I50AQjessm,
Dec 16, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00McKenzie was an amazing guide. Super accommodating and lovely to chat with, her knowledge on the area and Queenstown really added to my trip. As for the kayaking it was AMAZING. Such incredible scenery and a lovely cup of tea to end the morning. Would 100% recommend :))
We had a double kayak and...
EMILIA L,
Dec 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00We had a double kayak and was able to explore the lake at our own pace and take heaps of photos of different points of views from the different points of the lake. Mackenzie was friendly and ensured we got into and out of the kayak safely and we were served some chocolate, biscuits and tea or coffee at the end of our kayaking trip.
A must do if you’re in Queenstown
sahabaa2024,
Nov 27, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00The scenery and location is magnificent! The tour guides Mckenzie and Jess were phenomenal throughout the whole process. Professional, friendly and caring. My cousins and I had an amazing time we’ll never forget. Thank you xx
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