This amazing sea kayak paddle is recommended for adventurous people with a love of the outdoors, some paddle experience also helps! But we have taken complete first timers out on the ocean to the Tollgates.

Approx 1 hour of paddling time gets us to the islands where we enjoy a quick floating rest prior to a circumnavigation of the North and South Island. The beauty of the islands really is the hidden coves, beaches, rock features, overhangs and sheer rugged formations.

Managed by National Parks and Wildlife the islands have a no landing policy and enjoy significant use by nesting shorebird and migratory sea birds. The relative little disturbance makes this island perfect to raise successful nests by the various birds the frequent the group. The sea surrounding the islands is also Sanctuary, meaning no take is allowed.

Following our trip around the islands we paddle back to the mainland coast where we enjoy a stretch and share some morning tea!

We like an early start, so 630am for this one to beat the wind and we plan on being finished our morning out by 1130am.