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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura ▷
The curious NZ fur seals, dusky dolphins and blue penguins are only a few paddle strokes away and our local qualified guides would love to introduce you to them around the Kaikoura Peninsula.
Stay warm and dry in our enclosed stable sea kayaks with all equipment provided including GORE-TEX dry pants over the winter months, wet suit booty's for your feet and dry bags for camera's.
Our eco-friendly 1/2 day guided "Seal Kayaking" tours offer a safe, enjoyable, interactive experience, with little effort and a whole lot of good fun.
No experience necessary, suitable for all ages and abilities. Family's are most welcome.
If you want to tick off a real Kayaking experience from your bucket list with the help of our qualified local guides amongst a multitude of marine life while in New Zealand, come paddling with us!
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Email: paddle@kaikourakayaks.nz
Website: Kaikoura Kayaks
Phone: 0800 452 456
Phone (intl): +64 21 462 889
Mobile: 021 462 889
Kaikoura Address:
19 Killarney st Kaikoura
Operating Season And Hours: Operating year round, 7 days a week, 8am - 8pm Spring - Summer :October - March - 3 x 1/2 day tours daily. Departs 8:30am, 12:30pm & 4:30 pm. Autumn - Winter : April - September - 2 x 1/2 day tours daily. Departs 8:30am & 12:30pm.
302 reviews with the most recent first, showing page 1 of 24.
Mary S.
Ranking: 10/10
Kayaking was a great experience! It wasn’t labor intensive at all and actual kayaking was about 2.5 hours with seeing seals, dolphins, and stingray along the way. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and took photos throughout that he was happy to send to us. Would definitely recommend!
Caitlin
Ranking: 10/10
Such a wonderful experience! We saw many seals up close, and Connor was a great guide. My husband gives it the “seal” of approval!
Kaikoura Kayaks responds:
Thanks Team:)
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Grant
Ranking: 10/10
Absolutely fantastic kayak experience!
In an easy paddle from South Bay we saw whales, dolphins and seals up close. The equipment and safety briefing were excellent and Conner is a brilliant guide - thanks for the experience and great memories
Kaikoura Kayaks responds:
Wow what a tour you had! Its not a regular occurrence viewing Whales by kayak but when it happens it is simply "WOW", I'm sure you will always remember this tour:) We are very proud to be the only operator permitted to view Whales by kayak!
Sam Cherry
Ranking: 10/10
Great experience! Had kids aged 3 & 5 with us, guides were fantastic, we were lucky enough to see dolphins as well as seals. Highly recommend
Kaikoura Kayaks responds:
Thank you for your review:) We love our family kayaking tours!
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Friederike
Ranking: 10/10
Awesome experience, we saw seals, albatross, and even a shark (?!) - our guide was funny and knowledgeable and made us feel very safe. Could not recommend it more!
ianbeaumont235@gmail.com
Ranking: 10/10
Ruby was a great guide - knowledgeable and friendly - no dolphins on this trip, but plenty of fur seals and bird life.
Good kit and very stable double kayaks - highly recommended.
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Steve O'Brien
Ranking: 10/10
Amazing experience, very relaxed and well run operation. Our guides Ruby and Tyler were fantastic.
Dave Haughan
Ranking: 10/10
Great trip, anyone that finds themselves in Kaikoura should definitely do this - you won’t regret it! Connor was a great guide, knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife and also a great sense of humour. They provide all the gear you need so all you need to do is turn up with your camera 📷
We got up close to plenty of fur seals, swimming around the kayaks whilst sun bathing. Also great views of the bay and surrounding mountains. Thanks to the guys for running a very well organised trip.
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Robert
Ranking: 9/10
One of the best things we have done here in Kaikoura.... something everyone should do... trip to remember always...
Ruud en Wilma
Ranking: 10/10
We had a very good experience. We liked the trip very much, friendly people everything was taken care of !
No hurry and we saw much seals and even 2 baby dolfins .
Congratulations Kaikoura Kayaks
Julie
Ranking: 10/10
I went on a morning paddle. The weather was perfect and we saw lots of seals up close and personal. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable and lots of fun to be with. If you are in Kaikoura and want a bit of a paddle, call Matt at Kaikoura Kayaks.
Michael Gooch
Ranking: 10/10
A really excellent experience for adventurous minded people who enjoy moderate exercise and wildlife. Our guide Ruby could not have been better. We had a clear briefing before setting out on our kayaking around the fur seal colony. Plenty of good sightings of the seals. Great value for money. So good I bought the t-shirt !
Colin
Ranking: 10/10
Fantastic evening. I came from Ireland to visit my Daughter and tour the South island. This.wont dissapoint. G8 guides, a beautiful evening spent close to nature and guides who will tell you all you want know about the seals, peguins, landscape...Magical sunset on way back in..Memories are made of these. Tks Mia for the treat
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Mary S.
Ranking: 10/10
Kayaking was a great experience! It wasn’t labor intensive at all and actual kayaking was about 2.5 hours with seeing seals, dolphins, and stingray along the way. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and took photos throughout that he was happy to send to us. Would definitely recommend!
Caitlin
Ranking: 10/10
Such a wonderful experience! We saw many seals up close, and Connor was a great guide. My husband gives it the “seal” of approval!
Kaikoura Kayaks responds:
Thanks Team:)
Conservation Campsite Pass
Save up to 70% on campsite fees! Support conservation and experience the natural beauty of NZ. 96 Department of Conservation campsites, one convenient pass.
Grant
Ranking: 10/10
Absolutely fantastic kayak experience!
In an easy paddle from South Bay we saw whales, dolphins and seals up close. The equipment and safety briefing were excellent and Conner is a brilliant guide - thanks for the experience and great memories
Kaikoura Kayaks responds:
Wow what a tour you had! Its not a regular occurrence viewing Whales by kayak but when it happens it is simply "WOW", I'm sure you will always remember this tour:) We are very proud to be the only operator permitted to view Whales by kayak!
Sam Cherry
Ranking: 10/10
Great experience! Had kids aged 3 & 5 with us, guides were fantastic, we were lucky enough to see dolphins as well as seals. Highly recommend
Kaikoura Kayaks responds:
Thank you for your review:) We love our family kayaking tours!
Top Ranked NZ Deals Pass
Access savings worth hundreds of $$ on Top Ranked NZ Accommodation and Activities for just $1 per day.
Friederike
Ranking: 10/10
Awesome experience, we saw seals, albatross, and even a shark (?!) - our guide was funny and knowledgeable and made us feel very safe. Could not recommend it more!
ianbeaumont235@gmail.com
Ranking: 10/10
Ruby was a great guide - knowledgeable and friendly - no dolphins on this trip, but plenty of fur seals and bird life.
Good kit and very stable double kayaks - highly recommended.
Avoid Camping Fines!
The only camping map where each location is approved by every regional council in NZ. So if it shows on the map, you’re allowed to stay.
The Rankers Camping NZ app, is also in association with…
Steve O'Brien
Ranking: 10/10
Amazing experience, very relaxed and well run operation. Our guides Ruby and Tyler were fantastic.
Dave Haughan
Ranking: 10/10
Great trip, anyone that finds themselves in Kaikoura should definitely do this - you won’t regret it! Connor was a great guide, knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife and also a great sense of humour. They provide all the gear you need so all you need to do is turn up with your camera 📷
We got up close to plenty of fur seals, swimming around the kayaks whilst sun bathing. Also great views of the bay and surrounding mountains. Thanks to the guys for running a very well organised trip.
Camping NZ App
Every camping site on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.
Robert
Ranking: 9/10
One of the best things we have done here in Kaikoura.... something everyone should do... trip to remember always...
Ruud en Wilma
Ranking: 10/10
We had a very good experience. We liked the trip very much, friendly people everything was taken care of !
No hurry and we saw much seals and even 2 baby dolfins .
Congratulations Kaikoura Kayaks
Julie
Ranking: 10/10
I went on a morning paddle. The weather was perfect and we saw lots of seals up close and personal. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable and lots of fun to be with. If you are in Kaikoura and want a bit of a paddle, call Matt at Kaikoura Kayaks.
Michael Gooch
Ranking: 10/10
A really excellent experience for adventurous minded people who enjoy moderate exercise and wildlife. Our guide Ruby could not have been better. We had a clear briefing before setting out on our kayaking around the fur seal colony. Plenty of good sightings of the seals. Great value for money. So good I bought the t-shirt !
Colin
Ranking: 10/10
Fantastic evening. I came from Ireland to visit my Daughter and tour the South island. This.wont dissapoint. G8 guides, a beautiful evening spent close to nature and guides who will tell you all you want know about the seals, peguins, landscape...Magical sunset on way back in..Memories are made of these. Tks Mia for the treat