Lights at Night Adventure

 
$125pp  |  4 Hours  |  5.30pm

Leave at dusk to explore the harbour during twilight hours. Paddle out as the hills become dotted with light and journey from the shining city to the quiet country. Warm yourself up with a break in Shelly Bay then return to the dazzling view of the city horizon.

What to expect

Arrive by 5.30pm for a briefing and some paperwork then we’ll get geared up, go over the basics of paddling techniques and how our kayaks work. We’ll be on the water within half an hour going the distance aiming for Shelly Bay (weather permitting) or Evans bay. Keep an ear out for Korora (Little Blue Penguin) calls and the splashing frenzies of large bait balls on the surface, cruising past Oriental Bay to Jerningham Point to head into Evans Bay to explore the city-lit hills. Alternatively, we may cross the channel to Point Haswell past the shadow of Somes Island towards the Cook Straight and have a break at Shelly Bay, warm up with a hot drink and then cruise your way back to the cityscape of light.

Terms and Conditions

We apply a strict cancellation policy.
Fergs reserves the right to cancel or amend any tour due to any inclement outside our control ie weather, road, water closures.
If the tour has commenced we have the right to amend the tour due to safety requirements at the guides discretion.
Fergs will use all reasonable efforts to contact all participants in the event that Fergs needs to cancel a tour due to inclement weather.
In the event that Fergs cancels the tour a full refund or a booking transfer to an alternative date will be offered.
There are No refunds on Gift Cards under any circumstances.
Fergs is not liable in any circumstances for any costs incurred by the Participant as a result of such cancellation.

These terms are subject to rights and remedies you have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 2003.

Cancellation charges
75% refund if cancelled 48 hrs prior to trip
50% refund if cancelled 24hrs prior to trip
0% refund if fewer than 24hrs notice including missing the tour departure time, fail to arrive, or we have to cancel the booking because of Participant unsuitability due to age, ill health, poor fitness, inappropriate physical size, intoxication.

Risk Disclosure

Undertaking activities in the outdoors has inherent risks associated. Fergs Kayaks understands these risks and has developed a robust health and safety management system that fully complies with the Adventure Activities Regulations and follows all industry good practice guidelines. This includes undertaking an annual audit from an external, third party provider.

It is not possible however to reduce the likelihood of incidents occurring completely and that there are hazards that could result in serious injury or death. These could include drowning in water activities and falling from height in climbing and abseiling related activities. Though serious weather and environmental warnings can indicate potential hazards, it is still challenging to foresee all unforeseen hazards. Fergs Kayaks is committed to operating within all known identified warning systems (weather, earthquake, volcanic and tsunami). Fergs Kayaks will follow their prescribed management strategies in determining if it is appropriate for sessions and activities to take place.

What to bring

We’ll provide all safety equipment necessary so you just need to come along ready for the journey with some of the following:

• Quick dry clothing such as athletic wear, leggings, hiking trousers. For winter it is recommended to wear warm layers such as polyprops, fleece, wool (NO denim or cotton)
• A windproof layer (can be provided)
• Sun hat or beanie depending on the season
• Footwear you wouldn’t mind getting wet
• Water and snacks are recommended
• If you are wanting to bring a device or camera you will need to bring your own waterproof case/bag as we do not provide them

What to know when booking 

We typically have our tour on Thursdays from 5.30pm-9.30pm. But as is the nature of the activity we are at the mercy of the weather and take every precaution to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip which does mean we may have to reschedule your tour. If Thursday doesn’t work we maybe able to sort another day but please give us a week's notice so we have a guide available for you.

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