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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura ▷
100% Success rate for Seal Viewing! Voted "Top Choice" Lonely Planet, Kaikoura's Original Kayak Operator Est:1998. Paddle with playful Fur Seals, have chance encounters with dusky dolphins and blue penguins on our 1/2 day guided tours in a real sea kayak!
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.
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301 reviews with the most recent first, showing page 1 of 24.
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!
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
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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
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!
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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.
Steve O'Brien
Ranking: 10/10
Amazing experience, very relaxed and well run operation. Our guides Ruby and Tyler were fantastic.
Thank You - to the thousands of travellers that have contributed to our Top Voted NZ Activities Map - it's free from Rankers.
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.
Robert
Ranking: 9/10
One of the best things we have done here in Kaikoura.... something everyone should do... trip to remember always...
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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 .
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.
Congratulations 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
Roger G
Ranking: 10/10
My wife and I are visiting New Zealand from Canada and did the Sunset Classic kayak tour with Kaikoura Kayaks. We had an excellent time kayaking around the Kaikoura Peninsula and spotted many seals as well as a blue penguin and a small albatross. Our guide Sam was great in every way; knowledgeable, approachable and funny.
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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!
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
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.
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
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!
Top Ranked NZ Deals Pass
Access savings worth hundreds of $$ on Top Ranked NZ Accommodation and Activities for just $1 per day.
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.
Steve O'Brien
Ranking: 10/10
Amazing experience, very relaxed and well run operation. Our guides Ruby and Tyler were fantastic.
Thank You - to the thousands of travellers that have contributed to our Top Voted NZ Activities Map - it's free from Rankers.
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.
Robert
Ranking: 9/10
One of the best things we have done here in Kaikoura.... something everyone should do... trip to remember always...
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.
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 .
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.
Congratulations 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
Roger G
Ranking: 10/10
My wife and I are visiting New Zealand from Canada and did the Sunset Classic kayak tour with Kaikoura Kayaks. We had an excellent time kayaking around the Kaikoura Peninsula and spotted many seals as well as a blue penguin and a small albatross. Our guide Sam was great in every way; knowledgeable, approachable and funny.