Welcome to Canoe & Outdoor World!
Canoe & Outdoor World has been long established as one of New Zealand’s leading specialist kayak stores. Since opening in 1991, we have been supplying kayaks, equipment and advice to paddlers from all over New Zealand.
Our brightly coloured building, centrally located in Christchurch, is the destination for paddlers looking for leading brands of kayaks and quality equipment, and there is plenty of free parking right outside the door.
Click here to contact us or view our location map.
Store hours are: Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.30 pm and Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
Our friendly Staff are active and enthusiastic kayakers who have a wealth of specialist knowledge
in sea and white water kayaking. Whatever your interest and skill level, from novice just starting
out to experienced and seasoned paddler, we will be able to fit you into the kayak and gear to suit your needs.
Canoe & Outdoor World carry the full range of kayaks from New Zealand’s leading kayak manufacturer Q-Kayaks, who are also the largest manufacturer of kayaks in the Southern Hemisphere. Max Grant’s designs are the first choice of many paddlers and are shipped around New Zealand, and to distributors overseas. See also our product range of other leading brands including Riot and Bliss-Stick kayaks, Jazz and Legend paddles, Palm, Hydraulics, Rasdex, Kokatat clothing and equipment, and much, much more.
We are also agents for Thule roof-rack systems and stock an extensive range to fit just about all makes and models of vehicles enabling you to carry your kayak, cycle or snow sport gear safely
and securely.
We have a demonstration/hire fleet of kayaks includes all of the Q-Kayaks range and these can be taken for a test paddle, or hired from us at competitive rates. Demonstration days/evenings are held regularly during the warmer months giving you an opportunity to try a number of kayaks before choosing the one best suited to your needs.
The Canoe & Outdoor World Newsletter includes details of in-store specials, course information and updates, short articles and new product information. Sign up here to be included on our mailing list.
We look forward to hearing from you or seeing you in the store some time!
The team at Canoe & Outdoor World
