Kayak to Captain Cook Monument

[Darlene]

Can you still kayak to Captain Cook Monument? We have done this in the past, but I know they were trying to stop it. The last time we were there people were renting kayaks right there on the beach

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Can you still kayak to Captain Cook Monument? We have done this in the past, but I know they were trying to stop it. The last time we were there people were renting kayaks right there on the beach

As of last summer kayak rentals were still available.

Unfortunately kayakers have killed all of the coral in waters less than four or five feet deep by the monument. When you get close to the shoreline it's a complete coral dead zone.

 

[Dave*H]

We've done the kayak trip several times so this past summer, we tried the hike down the hill from above. I found it an interesting alternative. We encountered another couple doing the same thing. It think it is faster too, certainly considering the time you spent renting a kayak, unloading it at the water, and paddling over to the monument. If I had never done either I'd probably do the kayak trip. The hike isn't better than than the kayak, just a different experience. Note that it is a pretty steep climb back up. We are in pretty good shape so it wasn't that challenging. If you aren't it good shape, I'd bypass this adventure.

 

[Darlene]

I just love kayaking. Are there any other great places to kayak?