Kayaking in Kaikoura With Seals

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Kaikoura Kayaking with SealsDolphin and Whale Viewing

Kayaking with Dolphins

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Guided Wildlife Kayaking

Experience the excitement of watching seals ducking, weaving, and diving around your kayak. Have chance encounters with dolphins, whales, and sea birds!

From: NZ$165

per person

3 hours

On Request: Confirmed within 48 hours, or fully refunded.

Highlights

Kaikoura's Original Kayak Operator - Est 1998!
Kaikoura's only Kayak operator that holds a marine mammal permit to view Dolphins, whales and Seals.
New Zealand's 1st Friend of the Sea sustainable operator for Dolphin and Whale viewing.
Award winning & Qualmark "Gold" Endorsed.
Qualified Sea Kayaking Guides.

Full Description

Experience the excitement of watching Fur Seals ducking, weaving, and diving around your kayak on our Wildlife Kayaking tours with Kaikoura Kayaks.

Paddle gently along the coastline as they swim around the Kaikoura Peninsula hunting for their favorite feed of Octopus. But be sure to keep your distance as they devour their delicious dinner in front of you, then watch in amazement as hundreds of Pelagic (ocean-going) birds swoop in to clean up the tasty leftovers.

This adventure takes you around the beautiful coastal waters with breathtaking views of sheer cliff faces, craggy rocks, and mountain ranges while searching for chan...

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Includes

What's included

Paddle jackets, wet shoes & spray skirts
Transport to departure point and return
All kayaking equipment
Dry pants, gloves and hats over the winter months
Dry bags for camera's

Meeting Point

17 Killarney Street, Kaikoura

Additional Information

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 and camera/phone. Any medication required. If you suffer from motion sickness, please take medication prior.

Open Season: Open all year round
Age: 13yrs +
Age: 3yrs+ Family Tour

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 48 hours before activity starts.

Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Health and Safety

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Special conditions: Clients who cancel within 48 hours of the scheduled trip are not eligible for any refund.Refunds are processed on a case by case basis and for genuine reasons only. Kaikoura Kayaks reserves the right to cancel trips due to weather and sea conditions. Where Kaikoura Kayaks cancels a trip prior to departure, a full refund is available. Where a trip has commenced and is subsequently cancelled, participants shall receive a 70% refund.rnKaikoura Kayaks or their operators are not, in any circumstances, liable for any personal injury or loss.

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17 Killarney Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand, 7300

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Sunset Wildlife Evening Classic

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Adult: (13+ years)

$165

Child: (3 - 12 years)

$85

Infant:

$0

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Guided Family Kayaking

Guided Family Kayaking

Enjoy paddling as a family around Kaikoura's aquatic wonderland at a leisurely pace, taking in the views and enjoying the thrill of getting right up close to New Zealand's marine life. Our professionally qualified guides will be right beside you in your watertight kayaks as your family takes snaps of playful New Zealand Fur Seals with a dramatic backdrop of mountain views, craggy rocks, and sheer cliff faces. We can tailor your trip to suit your specific family need...Show More

Adult: (13+ years)

$165

Child: (3 - 12 years)

$85

Not suitable for Infants.

3 Hours

Guided Wildlife Kayaking

Guided Wildlife Kayaking

This adventure around the beautiful coastal waters takes in the breath-taking views of sheer cliff faces, craggy rocks, and mountain ranges while searching for chance encounters with Dusky Dolphins and Blue Penguins

Adult: (13+ years)

$165

Child: (3 - 12 years)

$85

Not suitable for Infants.

3 Hours

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time do the kayaking tours run each day?

The Guided Wildlife Kayaking tours run year-round, with recommended times at 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. These times are suggested to align with optimal wildlife viewing opportunities, such as whale watching flights at 1:00 PM.

What is the best time of year to book the kayaking tour?

The best time to book a kayaking tour depends on the specific wildlife you wish to encounter:

Dusky Dolphins: Available year-round.

Fur Seals: Present year-round.

Hectors Dolphins: Best seen in spring.

Orca (Killer Whales): Occasionally spotted in winter.

Blue Penguins: Visible from spring through autumn.

Albatross: Best seen in autumn.

Is kayaking experience required for this tour?

No previous kayaking experience is required. The tours are suitable for all abilities, and participants will be provided with all necessary equipment, including GORE-TEX dry pants, jackets, wetsuit booties, and dry bags for cameras.

Will I get fully wet during the kayaking tour?

The enclosed sea kayaks are designed to keep you warm and dry. With the provided gear, including dry pants and jackets, you are unlikely to get fully wet. However, some splashes may occur, so its advisable to dress appropriately.

What parking is available?

We have a secure off-street compound available, and there is also plenty of street parking.

All parking is free!

Im travelling solo, can I still kayak?

Yes, not a problem, as we will pair you up with a guide or somebody else on the tour.

What happens if it rains or the bad weather on that day ?

Poor weather means cancellation or rescheduling, with a full refund offered if conditions are unsafe.

What is your cancellation policy?

We offer a full refund if cancelled up to 48 hours before the activity starts.

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