NEW ZEALAND · KAYAK TRIPS IN KAIKOURA

4 Kayak Trips in Kaikoura, With Every Price

4 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $83

Distances here run longer than the map suggests, so a day out has to be worth the petrol. Below: 4 kayak trips in Kaikoura, what each costs and how long it takes door to door.

Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura - Stop 1: The Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway
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Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour – Kaikoura

1.Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour – Kaikoura

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · from $99Our pick

Paddle Kaikoura’s marine reserve with seals, seabirds, and possible dolphins, guided by local experts on a scenic three-hour sea kayak tour.

“Was a great trip with a helpful, friendly, and enthusiastic guide (thanks Charli!). We were lucky enough to see dolphins and a baby seal swimming.”

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Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura - The 18 Beach Road meeting point
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Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura

2.Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 422 reviews · from $83Best value

Pedal along Kaikoura’s coast on a small-group seal kayak tour with fur seals, dolphins, seabirds, local guides, and sunset views.

“We had a great time, the pedal kayaks are the best kayaks I’ve been in very easy and steady. We saw seals and also luckily to see a few glimpses of dolphins. The staff were very friendly and informative. We had a great morning.”

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Kaikoura: Half-Day Wildlife Kayaking Tour - Your first paddle along the Kaikoura coast
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Kaikoura: Half-Day Wildlife Kayaking Tour

3.Half-Day Wildlife Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 390 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Paddle Kaikoura’s coast beside fur seals, with mountain views and chances for dolphins and penguins on this friendly 3-hour kayak tour.

“Absolutely fabulous morning with the lovely and knowledgable Cam who ensured we were comfortable the whole way Not only did we see dolphins and seals but we were never rushed and given plenty of time to soak up the beauty of this place”

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Kaikoura: Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour - Getting started with Kaikoura Kayaks
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Kaikoura: Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour

4.Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 128 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Paddle beneath Kaikoura’s sunset glow, meet fur seals, and watch for dolphins and penguins on this guided three-hour sea kayak tour.

“Wow, wow, wow, what more can I say. An amazing evening, the weather, the tide levels and the natural all seemed to hit perfect to give us the best experience. We paddled out further than expected due to the calm sea conditions and saw a colony of breeding seals. Saw some dolphins on the way back in. Absolutely superb.”

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