GENERAL FAQ’S
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We have a large variety of lifejackets down on the beach with the smallest being able to fit babies as young as 12months! We recommend only taking children out on the equipment if you are confident, they won’t wriggle around and will stay seated throughout the duration of your rental. Most children over the age of 10 can ride an aqua bike without an adult, as long as their legs can reach the pedals. These age restrictions are also subject to calm weather conditions.To go on our Moke Lake Experience children must be 8+.
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Down on the beach there are often free spots we can fit you in, however closer to Christmas/New Years is when they start to fill up! Our advice would be to make your booking here, the day before. To be able to go on our Moke Lake Experience, you should book as early as possible to secure spots.
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We have an area for you to store your belongings you don’t want to take onto the water. Camera and phones can be taken out at your own risk. We also have dry bags available to be extra careful when you do want to get that insta worthy snap!
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If conditions are unsafe, we will close and reach out to reschedule your booking. Heavy rain and strong winds aren’t enjoyable for anyone, so we operate based on the weather. If the forecast is expected to change during the day, we’ll do our best to give you a heads-up! If you’re unsure, feel free to call us before you head down, and we’ll update you on the conditions.
For our full terms and conditions, click here, but in short: If the weather is unsafe, you’ll be entitled to a full refund. However, if you’re late or forget about your booking, we’re afraid that’s on you, especially during the busy summer months.
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Aqua bikes have a weight limit of 200kg, but there’s an option to ride solo. Double kayaks can also accommodate up to 200kg, while single kayaks and paddleboards have a maximum weight limit of 150kg.
The smallest lifejacket we offer is suitable for children weighing over 10kg.
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Absolutely – just make sure you have whatever you need on you, and make sure our staff are aware before you head off.
BEACH RENTALS
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We recommend taking your shoes and socks off, so you have dry ones to come back to. You can use our equipment in any outfit of your choice, but active wear would be our advice! Our equipment is regularly checked, and we operate only when it is safe to do so however, there is a possibility of falling in, but that’s all dependent on your skills!
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Beach rentals can take 30min to an hour!
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Not at all! Our rental staff on the beach will give you a demonstration and instructions on how to use our equipment, they will be constantly monitoring you out on the water and are there to help you out.
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Of course! They are set up so both sets of pedals work together. Don’t worry, you won’t be going round in circles
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Unfortunately, we don’t offer multi day rentals.
MOKE LAKE EXPERIENCE
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During the Moke Lake Experience you will be paddling on your own (or in a double kayak), so you do need to know how to swim. However, you do not need heaps of kayaking or paddling experience, there will be plenty of help on offer from our team! This is an awesome experience for families and groups that are after a little more freedom than the beach rentals.
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The Moke Lake experience will take approximately 1.5-2 hours. If you require transport pick-up will be at 9am from One Mile Creek car park.
For customers driving themselves out to Moke Lake, the drive is along a gravel road and is approximately 30 minutes from Queenstown. Please aim to be there by 9.20am. There is no cell phone signal on this drive. Find Moke Lake’s location here. -
We provide lifejackets, dry bags and spray jackets and we have a kiwi style morning tea ready for you when you get off the lake. But don’t forget to bring:
- Camera
- Sun protection – Hat, Sunglasses, sunscreen
- Towel and Swimwear
- Drink Bottle (Full)
- Suitable footwear (Sandals/Jandals/Thongs or Flip Flops)
- Extra warm clothing (preferably not jeans)
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A minimum of 2 people is needed for this trip to go ahead. If you are a solo traveller book your preferred date and we might be able to pair you with an exisiting excursion, but you’ll get your own solo kayak.