About Canoe & Kayak Manukau

Whether just starting out in kayaking or you're a seasoned paddler we cater for all abilities and age groups. As a specialist kayak store we can give you great advice and access to the best equipment matched to your needs.

We also host the Manukau Yakity Yak Kayak Club; an extremely active friendly bunch which gets together throughout the year on lots of trips and events. Check out our trips on the right hand side of the page.

Our staff are all keen kayakers and are able to help you with any questions and match you to a kayak to suit your purpose. We provide training in all aspects of kayaking and regularly schedule our popular kayak skills courses.

From ambling off the beach with the kids to taking on the surf, putting dinner on the table, competing in one of NZ’s many multisport events or exploring NZ by kayak we will be able to assist you with the right equipment, training and knowledge.

Check out our comprehensive selection of courses to enable you to fully enjoy kayaking safely.

Canoe & Kayak Manukau

Once you have purchased your kayak then you'll also need to be able to transport it! With a dedicated roof rack centre we cater for commercial and recreational applications and have a roof rack system for 99.9% of vehicles. A range of ski racks, bike racks and roof boxes is also available.

A covered fitting bay means we can install a roof rack in all weathers (usually while you wait and free of charge!*).

* a fitting charge applies to permanent mounted roofracks to cover labour