Enjoy a 3-3.5-hour kayaking tour in the beautiful coastal town of Kaikoura. During the experience, spot the curious fur seals swimming around your kayak, a diverse range of birds, and possibly some dolphins and blue penguins.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Starting times 8:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 4:30 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy the fun of a kayaking experience with experienced guides
- Marvel at the diverse wildlife of the Kaikoura coast
- Paddle alongside fur seals as they search for their dinner
- Be amazed by the beautiful coastal waters and dramatic landscapes of New Zealand
Full description
Begin your adventure in the town of Kaikoura where you will meet your professional guides. Receive a short safety briefing and paddling lesson before being allocated all the necessary equipment for the tour. Head out on the waters of the beautiful ocean surrounding the city.
Kayak along the Kaikoura coastline, where you will take in the magnificent views of sheer cliff faces, craggy rocks, and mountain ranges while searching for chance encounters with Dusky Dolphins and Blue Penguins.
Experience the excitement of watching cute fur seals ducking, weaving, and diving around your kayak. During your tour, you will have the opportunity to paddle gently along with these beautiful animals as they swim around the Kaikoura Peninsula hunting for their favourite feed of octopus.
This tour is suitable for all ages and abilities while operating year-round, and doesn't require any previous kayaking experience. Encounter a diverse range of wildlife on the New Zealand coastline and see some of the country's most beautiful animals.
Includes
- All kayaking equipment
- Safety briefing
- 3-3.5-hour kayaking experience
- Commentary from an expert guide
- Life jackets
- Dry bag for cameras
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not suitable for
- Children under 3 years
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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What to bring
- Warm clothing
- Towel
- Camera
- Water
Not allowed
- Jeans
Know before you go
- This tour is suitable for all levels of experience and the qualified guides will teach you everything you need to know on how to use your kayak.
- You will need a water bottle, thermal top/fleece/shorts or light pants.
- Please do not wear jeans.
- It is recommended to bring sunglasses, a cap or fleece hat, running shoes or sandals, a towel, and a camera.
- There is a chance you may get wet during this tour, necessary equipment is provided to minimise the chance of getting wet.
- All the wildlife are living in their natural habitat, therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that you will see all animals that are listed above.
- For families travelling with children please include the age, height & weight of the child (necessary to provide lifejackets).
