The New Zealand Electric Boat Co

It was OK but very slow boats and over priced.Not pleasant at low tide but they didn't tell you that.

Great experience. Lovey trip, electric boats are so quiet which is perfect for the setting. Chris is an excellent guide and will tell you everything you need to know to handle the boats and get to the best local spots for a coffee or a pint.

Incredible experience! Great opportunity to see KeriKeri from the water with some cool hidden creeks and lagoons along the way! 10/10 would recommend for everyone and anyone - all ages - looking to have a good time and enjoy what this special place has to offer!

Kerikeri retirement village residents loved their morning on the river.

Very peaceful and serene! Highly recommended if you are looking for some quiet time with nature… and bring a picnic!

What do to between Christmas and New Year in the mid north. I had spotted a bit about this business, self drive boat hire in the Waipapa Kerikeri River area. Being a few years since I had been on these rivers and my wife never being on them perfect. A couple of emails to Chris asking about the area of operation and a booking was made for 3 hours that would enable us to go to the Outer reaches of operation at Rangitane, back up to the Stone Store and then end up back at Waipapa Landing where ewe had left from.I had booked a 2 seat catamaran, there was a bit of a wind that had come up so Chris upgraded us to a very lovely English riverboat “Solarly” that had a bigger electric motor owing to the areas we wanted to go and the wind.Accompanied by Chris we had a very enjoyable day, as he lead us down and back, even with a little side jaunt up a stream where he wouldn’t normally take this boat due to its length.Chris makes no attempt to rush you and is more than willing for you to set the pace and stop and or look at anything that takes your interest.The boat is very easy to handle, almost silent, and with a length of over 6 metres and seating for 6 there is no requirement to wear a life jacket. THEY ARE PROVIDED if you feel the need.They offer a range of boat types with two, four, six or seven seats, something to suit everyone. Large groups can take several boats.Yes we will be going back and doing this again and taking others with us.Thanks Chris a most ENJOYABLE TIME and really appreciated the photos and videos in an email when I got home