Private Wildlife Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Kaikōura’s Original Kayak Operator – Est. 1998 Celebrating 27 years on the water! New Zealand’s only sea kayak operator with a marine mammal permit to view NZ Fur Seals, Dolphins, and Whales. Kaikōura’s exclusive kayak operator licensed for Dolphin, Seal, and Whale viewing. NZ’s first “Friend of the Sea” sustainable operator for Dolphin and Whale encounters. Paddle in traditional double sea kayaks with cockpits, spray skirts (for a dry ride), and rudders for easy steering. Led by qualified sea kayak guides with local expertise. 100% guaranteed Fur Seal sightings on every tour! Family-friendly adventures, operating year-round. The Wildlife Kayaking Tour – the Real Deal! Come experience Kaikōura’s incredible marine life up close in a sustainable, unforgettable way.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Dry bags for camera's, all kayaking equipment, paddle jackets, wet shoes, spray skirts, dry pants, gloves and hats over the winter months.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 47 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Guided Kayak tour
Amazing tour experience Guide was friendly , helped get my non mobile spouse into a kayak. Tons of dolphins putting on a show. No rushing about.
5Fantastic Experience
Went on the kayaking trip expecting to see some seals and seabirds. Instead we kayaked with a pod of dolphins. It was the most magical, unexpected experience, the highlight of our NZ trip. Would definitely recommend. All the guides were very professional and knowledgeable too which made it a really interesting experience.
5Wonderful experience
This was great kayaking and I don't kayak much. Our guide, Lawrence (Lars) was very knowledgeable, friendly and an excellent guide. We had a great time. We saw a blue penguin, many birds, fur seals and a sting ray. The kayaks are very stable and we always felt very safe! A beautiful way to possibly see some wildlife. I highly recommend this!
5Wonderful day on the water
Grace was an exception and personable guide for my wife and I. We saw so many seals and birds while kayaking in and around amazing rock formations. Grace made this a true highlight for our cruise of New Zealand. GREAT COMPANY!!!
5Great kayaking adventure
This was a great tour. We saw alot os seals and we watched one eating an octopus . Amazing adventure. Not to be missed The guides we first rate.
5Highly recommended.
My daughter and I did a private tour. Our guide was excellent and he gave us a tour of the bay and open water. We were even fortunate enough to see a Shy Albatross.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Travel through the main street of Kaikoura South past the Information Centre towards the seal colony and take your first right off the Esplanade on to Killarney st. Please check in 15 minutes prior to departure.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Kaikoura Kayaks
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In any adventure activity, there is an element of risk involved. Risks in undertaking this activity include, property damage, personal injury, illness because of adverse weather conditions, risk of drowning, death, sunburn, dehydration, hyperthermia, and exhaustion.
- We recommend you bring the following: Long sleeved thermal top, Fleece (if a bit chilly), shorts or light pants e.g. quick drys, NO JEANS! Sunglasses, cap, running shoes or sandals, drinking water, camera and towel.
How it compares in Kaikōura
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 30 experiences we list in Kaikōura.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 30.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kaikōura
Kaikōura is a small town on the east coast of the South Island, where mountains meet the sea and whales, dolphins and seals live close to shore.
Kaikōura sits on a peninsula on the east coast of the South Island, with the snow-capped Seaward Kaikōura Range rising almost straight from the shore. The name means meal of crayfish in Māori, and crayfish, or rock lobster, have long been the town's trade. A deep submarine canyon comes close to the coast, so that sperm whales feed offshore all year, and a walkway round the peninsula gives views of seals, seabirds and the mountains.
Top-ranked sights in Kaikōura: Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway.
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