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!
In demand: 13 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Moke Lake Kayak Experience lasts about 3h 30min.
Prices start at $102 per person for this Queenstown experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Children aged 8–14 pay from $85, adults from $102.
It can: 13 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please meet in the One Mile Creek Car Park. It is the left just before the roundabout! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Got a perfect morning for kayaking and the transport & entire experience went seamlessly. Had a great time, thank you
Hi Daniel! Thanks for this awesome review! Autumn is always an epic time to come up and explore Moke Lake with us. Thanks again, and enjoy the rest of your trip!
If you are into kayaking this a great experience. Moke lake is surrounded by mountains and on the day that we were there was like glass. After a 30 or 40 minute drive to the lake we were met by McKenzie who assisted us to launch our kayaks and we spent the next 90 minutes on the lake snapping dozens of photos of the amazing scenery. On our return we were treated to hot drinks and muesli bars. A thoroughly enjoyable morning and well worth it.
Thanks so much for your lovely review! Moke Lake really is such a special spot, especially on those glassy days and it sounds like you timed it perfectly. So glad you enjoyed the paddle and that the hot drinks hit the spot afterwards. It was great meeting you both, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Hope to see you back again sometime 😊
We had a super lovely tour guide, Mackenzie, who picked us up at the well-indicated meeting point and took us over to Moke Lake. She taught us lots of interesting things about the area and tailored it to our interests, which was really excellent, relaxed hosting. Then when we arrived she gave us options for single or double Kayak, gave us the brief run down of the map, how the double kayak worked and away we went. It's a very gentle Kayak experience, really about taking in the scenery rather than "physical exercise" and a perfect way to start our time in Queenstown. Morning tea at the end was a lovely touch on a cool morning. Thanks Mackenzie and Paddle Queenstown. I will definitely be recommending it!
Thank you so much, this is so lovely to read! So glad you enjoyed Moke Lake, it’s such a special spot and definitely more about slowing down and taking it all in than going hard out. Stoked you enjoyed the scenery! And yes, always need a warm drink after those cooler mornings 😊 Really appreciate the recommendation, and I hope the rest of your time in Queenstown was unreal! — Mckenzie
It was a Beautiful day on the water!
Hi Renee, thank you for the kind words! It was lovely meeting you and Mike. All the best for the rest of your travels and hopefully see you next time!
Friendly & accommodating tour guide! Moke Lake is beautiful to kayak on and a wonderful opportunity for photography. Great half day adventure!
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the paddle and got to take in the beauty of Moke Lake. It’s such a great spot for photos. Really appreciate you coming out with us!
Makenzie was very friendly and informative. The equipment was good - life vest, waterproof jacket, dry bag, all clean and in good order. After the hustle and bustle of Queenstown, a beautiful and tranquil setting. Padelling was easy, kayaks were stable. A great experience and well worth the cost.
Thanks so much for the lovely review! We really appreciate you taking the time. We take a lot of pride in keeping everything clean and in good condition, so that means a lot. Stoked to hear you enjoyed the peaceful side of Moke and enjoyed the kayaking too! So glad you felt it was worth it 😊 Hope to see you back out on the water again sometime soon!
Beautiful setting, wonderful organisation, friendly staff. Highly recommended for beginners or experienced paddlers.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for coming and spending the morning with us at Moke! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful setting and found the experience well organised. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you back on the water again soon! 🛶✨
The lake was unbelievably peaceful, making kayaking effortless and so much fun! The views were absolutely stunning in every direction, and we were incredibly lucky to see so many ducks swimming all around us. My son was absolutely ecstatic and enjoyed every minute of it. The bonus at the end was the snacks — we especially loved the gingernuts bikkies (thanks to our guide Emily for the tip!). Such a magical and unforgettable experience! 🛶✨
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review. It really means a lot to our team! Moke Lake really is a special place, and we’re so glad you were able to enjoy how calm and peaceful it was on the day. The ducks are always a highlight, and it’s especially lovely to hear how much your son enjoyed the experience. Those moments are exactly why we love what we do. Emily will be absolutely stoked to hear the gingernuts got a special mention too 😉 We’ll be sure to pass that on to her. Thanks again for paddling with us! We’d love to welcome you back if you’re ever in Queenstown again.
Very nice view, very nice and kind team and a very good activity. It’s really beautiful and fun to do They’ve been very cool and safety informations were clear
Thanks so much for your lovely review! We’re really glad you enjoyed the views and had fun out on the water. It’s great to hear the team made you feel welcome and that the safety information was clear, as that’s really important to us. Hope to see you again next time!
My friends and I had an excelent time, Makenzie was so lovely and friendly - very knowledgeable too. Great value for money as it felt private and we spent a good amount of time on the lake. If visiting would recommend as totally worth it :)
Hi Freyah, thank you so much for the lovely review! It was such a pleasure having your group out on the lake; you were all an absolute delight. We are stoked you enjoyed the experience and felt you had plenty of time to explore. Wishing you all the best for the rest of your trip, and we’d love to see you again next time you’re in Queenstown!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moke Lake Kayak Experience | 3h 30min | 4.9 (49) | $102 | |
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