Moana SUP are the paddleboarding experts. They’ve got all the gear, including their own range of boards. Located opposite Tahunanui Beach, their experienced staff can set you up with anything you need for your SUP adventures.
Summer….Nelson…. What word comes next? Hopefully you said “Beach”. You’ll find Paddle Nelson at Tahunanui Beach throughout summer, offering paddleboard and kayak hire, along with lessons, SUP yoga, group paddles and more.
Things break. It’s a fact of life, especially when performance focused, lightweight gear is involved. Which makes expert repairers, like Bryce from Nelson Carbon Fibre Repairs, such an important part of our community. He can repair your composite kayak or paddle and have you back on the water in no time.
We get to meet lots of people who are wanting to get into kayaking, and there’s one event that has got more people onto the river than any other. That’s the Coast to Coast. Please contact us if you have questions about multisport kayaking and the equipment involved. But, at Kayak HQ, we have remained focused on being kayaking and paddle sports specialists. If you want to source the best gear for the other disciplines then Kiwi Multisport are the experts.
The Abel Tasman National Park is a world famous destination for sea kayaking. And, it’s home to Waka Abel Tasman. If you are a local, from elsewhere in NZ or are an international tourist, this is one activity that you really need to do in the region. A journey aboard a waka is more than just a paddling tour. It’s a cultural experience, a team activity and you will come away having learnt many new and interesting things.
Canyoning is an extremely fun activity for anyone with a sense of adventure. We are very lucky to have Canyoning Aotearoa here in the top of the South Island. They offer trips in the beautiful Nelson Lakes National Park. If you are in the area and looking for a day trip, it’s hard to go past a canyoning trip. You get to experience the excitement of descending a pristine mountain canyon, led by passionate guides who are out to maximise your fun.
Some adventures start and finish in different places. Don’t let the logistics ruin your trip. Instead, talk to Scottish Express. They specialise in transporting people and their equipment to and from different locations around the Nelson / Tasman region….. and beyond. It doesn’t matter if you have bikes, kayaks or packs, they can transport you and your gear. If you want to do a sea kayak trip in the Marlborough Sounds, Scottish Express can drop you off in one Sound and collect you in another. Or, plan a group downwind surfski with Scottish Express saving you from the shuttle. Custom trips are welcomed. And, if you are looking for inspiration for new adventure locations, check out their scheduled trips. You might just discover a new track to walk or ride!
