Overview
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3 hours
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You’re going to love how easy it is to kayak in and around the beautiful Kaikōura Peninsula using the Hobie Mirage Drive Pedal. We have a 100% success rate of viewing the New Zealand Fur Seal. There is also a lot of other marine life to view such as the blue penguin, albatross, and plenty more. Come and capture some moments with the fun and friendly fur seals playing around and under your hands-free pedal kayak in New Zealand.
The kayaks we use are made by Hobie Cat, one of the leading boating and kayak companies in the world. Explore with family and friends by booking one of our New Zealand sea kayak adventures!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Explore Kaikoura’s coast by golden hour and come face to face with wild NZ fur seals and other marine wildlife. Young or old, first timer or experienced, you’ll glide quietly in our pedal kayaks, designed for effortless selfies and unforgettable wildlife moments. Please sit back and unwind as we take you on an unbeatable kayak cruise into the sunset, where marine life is plentiful and the scenery is world-class.
Options
Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kayak seal
Clo M,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I thank Charlie for the wonderful trip: we were able to see dolphins playing and swimming between our kayaks—I would never have imagined seeing them so close. It was amazing, and of course the seals too. I highly recommend it.
No sunset, but lots of dolphins!
691liangy,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Must-do experience in Kaikōura! Group size was kept small (1 guide, 7 participants - 4 kayaks) which made for a personalized and safe experience. Our guide, Logan, was knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting facts about the seals and wildlife. Most importantly, the kayaks were foot pedal operated which freed up our hands for taking photos and videos. While the sunset was obscured by the clouds, we had pods of dolphins swimming with us; which more than made up for it!
The WOW factor - kyacking at sunset
pamcJ6956LZ,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Levi was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and really passionate about what he does. It showed. The kyack was terrific fun, and to see dolphins and seals - it was really special. It’s a time that won’t ever be forgotten - especially at sunset. Thanks Levi!! It was our last little adventure before we head back to Australia. You made it so special for us.
Unmissable of Kaikoura
49gr goryb,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A real beautiful discovery. Pedal kayaks are really a pleasant innovation to move quickly and effortlessly but also without noise to be as close as possible to animals without disturbing them. We had the chance to see but especially to follow a family of seals leaving in high water. Our Logan guide was top, friendly with interesting explanations and concerns to make us appreciate the outing. The icing on the cake a semi cloudy weather just perfect for sunset!
Evening Kayak with Seals and Dolphins
AJW987,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time with Logan and Bailey, who were excellent hosts. The sunset Kayak tour was so good. We saw plenty of seals and then had dusty dolphins swimming with us which was amazing.
Great experience
aakash93,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a sunset kayak tour and thoroughly enjoyed it. The pedal kayaks are so easy to use. The staff were all friendly and informative and gave us a great tour. Would recommend
Fantastic
746ginak,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time!! Logan & Charlie were excellent guides!!! Seeing the fur seals that close was like watching National Geographic!!
Excellent guide and wonderful sunset experience
Sandra W,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience. The company guide was incredible... a wonderful time. I would highly recommend this company and the sunset experience
I really enjoyed sunset kayaking.
744weidiz,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time kayaking. I’m really happy with this trip. The staff were very friendly and explained a lot about the seals. It was interesting and well organised. I’d love to come back again next time!
Fun with amazing view of ocean and sky
lichinggladyso,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Take a drive up from Christchurch to the seaside town of Kaikoura to experience kayaking in the sunset. We took a short ride from the meeting place to the beach and we were immediately warmly greeted by a rainbow. The expert guides lead the way and showed us how to get up close to the resident seals on the rocks to take the close range photos. The guides are knowledgeable and provided educational information on changing environments and water conditions. They even brought up jellyfish, some dead some alive, and we managed to touch jellyfish for the first time. It was relatively easy to operate the kayaks as we got in the kayaks with foot pedals with steering control instead or the ones that work purely by oar peddling. We saw another group along the way that opted for the latter and their faces displayed their exhaustion.
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