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Sea Kayaking

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Sea Kayaking

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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Kaikoura Kayaks

100% Success rate for Seal Viewing! Voted "Top Choice" Lonely Planet, Kaikoura's Original Kayak Operator Est:1998. Paddle with playful Fur Seals...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Cable Bay Kayaks

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Canoe & Kayak Bop

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Kaiteriteri Kayaks

Sea Kayaking Abel Tasman National Park

173 Reviews

153 Face-to-Face

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Awaroa Lodge

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Okarito Nature Tours

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Marlborough Sounds Adventure Co

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

2 white flippered penguin chicks ready to go back at sea

Come on a tour to some of the most stunning back road of Banks peninsula and discover the area's rich history, native fauna and flora an Pohatu's unique penguin conservation program. We have over 1200 breeding pairs of Little penguins.

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Waiheke Island Tours and Kayak Adventures

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Bay of Islands Kayak Cruises

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Golden Bay Kayaks

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29 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Out East ▷

Hukuwai Reserve, Hukuwai Beach

Spectacular Hukuwai Beach is 3km east of Opotiki, off SH35. The designated camping area is small, tucked between regenerating coastal bush and...

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Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	Only in a vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Only in a vehicle Overnight stays are only permitted within a vehicle. Camping in a tent or out in the open is not allowed.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Only in a vehicle Overnight stays are only permitted within a vehicle. Camping in a tent or out in the open is not allowed.
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Local Council Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council.

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Roscos Milford Kayaks

Milford Sound's original kayak operator

105 Reviews

78 Face-to-Face

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking

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118 Reviews

65 Face-to-Face

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Sea Kayak Fiordland

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35 Reviews

27 Face-to-Face

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Kahu Kayaks

Discover Abel Tasman with Kahu Kayaks

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Xandra

Netherlands

If you are driving up north from Auckland, use highway 16, which goes out northwest to Wellsford. The roads are far more wow and scenic with less traffic, lots of beaches to see along the way.

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Seal Kayak Kaikoura

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South Island ▷ Stewart Island ▷

Rakiura Kayaks

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Oceanix Sea Kayaking Expeditionz

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Adventure Kayak & Cruise

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