Hike and Kayak Combo Adventure Akaroa

Duration: 8 hours
Min Age: 6
Group Size: Maximum 8 per guide

Join us for a full day of adventure combining a morning hike through endemic ancient forest down our private walking track to Pohatu bay and join our sea-kayaking safari in the afternoon to encounter Pohatu marine reserve wildlife.

After being picked up in Akaroa by our booking office you will ...Show More

Duration: 8 hours
Min Age: 6
Group Size: Maximum 8 per guide

Join us for a full day of adventure combining a morning hike through endemic ancient forest down our private walking track to Pohatu bay and join our sea-kayaking safari in the afternoon to encounter Pohatu marine reserve wildlife.

After being picked up in Akaroa by our booking office you will be transported by 4WD mini-van to the beginning of a 3 hours hiking trail (regular to relaxed pace). With a map and instructions from your guide you will, at your leisure, walk down part of the famous Banks Track through ancient red beech tree forest and tree ferns to Pohatu bay.

Along the way discover many waterfalls and listen to native bird songs and visit the prehistoric forest of Tutakakahikura scenic reserve with trees over 400 years old.

Once arrived at Pohatu bay you will have access to a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom facilities to relax, eat and get ready for the afternoon sea-kayaking safaris starting at 12.45pm.

What is Included:
- Scenic drive by 4WD mini vans
- Self-guided hike through an ancient forest. A guided option can be arranged at extra cost
- Access to a fully equipped communal area for lunch
- Kayaking is fully guided by qualified guides
- All gear for the sea-kayaking part of the activity (lifejackets, dry jackets, spray deck, dry bags for cameras…)
- 100% guarantee to see New Zealand Fur seal

What to Bring:
- A backpack for your belongings, clothes and lunch. Pack light, as you will have to carry your own backpack down the hiking trail.
- Hiking boots or hiking shoes.
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses, hat or both
- Water (can be refilled at our communal kitchen once in the bay)
- A packed lunch
- Pack a raincoat just in case; our weather, even in the summer months, can be unpredictable.

Restrictions:
We prefer that children are at least 6 years of age.
All customers are placed in safe, double kayaks and each child will be paired with an adult. Please keep in mind that your guide has the final say as to whether or not it is safe for you and your child to kayak. This can vary depending on sea conditions, personal fitness and kayaking abilities.
Toddlers and/or infants are NOT allowed regardless of sea conditions or personal ability. Please notify us ahead of time if time if you have a child.

Disclaimers: On certain days with certain weather conditions, we might only be able to run the tour with experienced kayakers. If, due to your lack of experience or because of your child(ren)'s ages and capacities, the guide advises that you cannot join the tour, we please ask for your understanding. If this were to be the case, we would either offer you a full refund or to join one of our nature tours depending on availability.