Originally known as Sea Kayaking Adventure Tours Anakiwa (SKATA), the business started from humble beginnings in the early 1990s with two Double Southern Lights and four Single Puffin sea kayaks under the ownership of Roger Reardon. When new adventures beckoned in late 2000’s, Roger sold the business into the ownership of Steve and Juliet Gibbons. Juliet and Steve continued the companies commitment to the highest quality of kayak trip with safety paramount at all times. Today SKATA is known... Read more

Pinedale Motor Camp is a traditional campsite on the banks of the Wakamarina River. It has 7 cabins, powered sites for campervans and open space for tents. There is a basic ablution block and kitchen. There are lovely swimming holes in the river, interesting gold mining history and plenty of native wildlife, particularly birds. It is a beautiful place which is perfect for really getting away from it all, with limited cell phone reception or internet. Read more