Photo: Kayaking New Zealand

Three brightly colored kayaks take a break on this kayaking adventure around Okarito Lagoon on the South Island of New Zealand.

Kayaking on Okarito Lagoon is an adventure of a lifetime which the whole family can partake in while visiting the South Island of New Zealand. These three kayaks decided to take a breather for awhile and enjoy the peacefulness that surrounds the area of the Lagoon.Okarito Lagoon is the largest wetland region in New Zealand which covers an area of approximately 3240 hectares. The water is fairly shallow in most areas and the scenery around you while kayaking is made up of the Kahikatea and Rimu rainforests.No kayaking experience is needed for this type of adventure as the dangers are fairly slim compared to kayaking on open ocean waters around New Zealand. Smaller kayaks are available that are well suited for children and larger ones for the adults.Tour guides will take you to explore magnificent areas that lay deep in the forest where you have a beautiful view of Mt. Cook, Mt. Tasman and the Southern Alps on a sunny day. ... continue below the picture...

... Okarito Lagoon on the South Island of New Zealand is the ideal place to do some birdwatching. White herons, Shags and Royal Spoon Bills are a few types of birds that nest along the shores. There are about seventy different species of birds that have been seen around Okarito Lagoon, so be alert while kayaking as one never knows what you may see on your tour.Kayaks on the bank of the Okarito Lagoon, Westland, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand.