Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Whether you’re experienced or a beginner, Stand Up Paddle boarding is great fun and a relaxed way to enjoy being on the water in a stunning location

This is a stunning paddle board location and leaving from the beach here at Tata is the easiest way to experience Abel Tasman National Park with no fuss.

If you are new to Stand Up Paddle Boarding, don’t worry. You will be given a ‘how to SUP’ before you head out on the water, with tips and techniques from one of our team.

Freedom rentals
We have an excellent collection of Stand Up Paddle Boards and equipment. Priced from $30/person/hr. We do have a one board, one person policy.

Guided Tours
Being a small, family owned operation we can custom a guided tour for you. Maybe a return trip or a one way, maybe a couple of hours or a half day just drop us a line.

SUP Paddle Pass 10 Visits

Purchase a Stand Up Paddle Pass for $225 and save 25%.  

Easy to use.  Purchase the SUP pass online and you will be given a code.  When you are ready,  go to the Golden Bay Kayaks website to BOOK NOW and in the checkout cart there is a  red "Apply promo or gift card" and then just pop in your code in there. The system will keep a tab of how many uses you have had.

This pass is ideal for teens and adults with no prior experience, as well as those looking for recreational paddling opportunities. We look forward to helping you discover a new passion!

Suitable for those:

  • New to Stand Up Paddle boarding and would like to learn on modern and excellent equipment

  • Would like to turn up and just grab the gear and go.  No need to muck around with getting equipment to the beach.

  • Regular exercise 

  • Living or staying in Golden Bay and would like access to the water, to explore the stunning coastline

Includes 

  • Safety instruction on how to use the board correctly.

  • Instruction on Stand Up Paddle Techniques to make the most of your experience

  • Local weather conditions advice

START: 9am

PRICES STARTING FROM
$30/p 1hr. $50/p 2hr.
Lessons from $65/couple x 1 hr

SUP HIRE OPTIONS
• Hire only from 1 hour up
• Tuition + hire packages for groups or individuals
• Guided SUP Tours
• Beginners tuition or a brush-up on technique for intermediate paddlers
• All necessary equipment included in hire price
• Board sales if you get hooked!

WHAT COULD I SEE?
• Spotted shags
• Weird rock formations
• Archways & caves
• Stingrays

SUP SAFETY BRIEFING
All SUP clients have to attend our safety briefing before you head off.

BRING
• Bottled water
• Warm/windproof jacket - merino or fleece
• Food/water/suncream
• Camera
• Hat
• Swimming togs + towels

WE PROVIDE
• Safety briefing
• Life Jackets and paddling equipment

MAKE THE MOST OF IT
Mornings are best here, the afternoons can be windy and wind is the enemy of the paddle-boarder!

PLAN YOUR TRIP
• Takaka - 25 mins
• Motueka - 1 hour
• Nelson - 2 hours

Thinking of buying a Stand Up Paddle Board…..
Love it so much you would like to take a board home?  No worries we can sort you out with a brand new one...we do carry some stock for those that have forgotten something.