Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour offers 2 different kayaking options for you to choose from: Seal Kayak tour and the Sunset Kayak Tour. It is the first kayak tour in New Zealand to offer hands free kayaking. Now with the largest human muscle group in play, kayaking becomes easier and more efficient than ever.

Come get up close and personal with the New Zealand fur seal as they play around and under your hands free pedal kayak. Taking photos/selfies have never been easier now you can capture all your moments without stopping!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking if over 100 kg maximum weight is 115kg. If your weight is 115kg - 125kg, you must book a private tour for your safety. If you have any concerns, please email [email protected].

All passenger heights MUST be advised at time of booking if over 6'4

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Gratuities

What To Expect

An exciting adventure to the New Zealand Fur Seals around the beautiful Kaikoura peninsular on New Zealand's first and only pedal or paddle kayak tour.

Options

Sunset Kayak Tour

The Sunset Kayak tour is my personal favourite with still a 100% chance to encounter the New Zealand fur seal it the best way to Finnish your day in Kaikoura.

Seal Kayak tour

All Seal tours are guided with a 100% chance to see the New Zealand fur seal. The seal kayak tour runs for 2.5 - 3 hours.

Reviews

4.96

408 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

395

Great family trip
Trip62629935765,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing! The staff were amazing with children and super knowledgeable. Great views of the seals. I would super recommend.
Fantastic kayak experience
Yolanda M,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolute loved this. It was very relaxing, the tour guide was giving us lots of information, and we saw a few seals relaxing on the rocks. It was a fantastic experience, highly recommend this.
More than worth it with an excellent guide!
wimhelsen,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome! De gids was fun, onderhoudend en heel professioneel. Wildlife ten top! Top! Dolfijnen, zeehonden en zeevogels gespot met deskundige uitleg.
Fun kayaking, stunning views of scenery and wildlife!!
Lucy A,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative about the wildlife and Kaikoura in general. He gave us great recommendations for our stay in Kaikoura, we really want to come back now to visit! Seeing the seals in their natural habitats was absolutely stunning. The views were amazing, we were so lucky to have glorious sunshine! Finally the kayaks- we have never used pedal kayaks before now. It was sooo relaxing and fun using the pedal kayaks and has inspired us to seek out more. We travelled so far across the sea and saw so much. Great company and a great tour, thanks again!
Pure fun and relaxation but with cool marine life!
Conferenceepicurian,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked a sunset tour but alas the sea was just too rough so we had to rebook for the next morning. I know that making these calls are really difficult for tour operators but I appreciated Charlie’s commitment to safety and to a positive experience. We were able to rebook for the next morning and what a lovely experience it was. Charlie was knowledgeable and just a terrific tour guide! The kayaks are so easy to use that you don’t even feel like you are working. The entire experience was so relaxing and pure fun. We saw dusky dolphins and the seals on the rocks and a jelly fish and a petrel bird right up close. It was just pure fun!
Yeah, great. We were short of eyes!!!
Marcel v,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a super fun afternoon kayaking between the seals and dolphins. The kayaks are genius. No paddles but pedals to move forward. A very nice system that keeps your hands free to take photos and videos. You need those free hands because there was a spectacular amount to see. Seals 50 cm from the kayak. Dozens of dolphins who did somersaults for our kayaks. We spent two and a half hours on the road with two guides. Those guys were very friendly and relaxed. In short....a very nice trip that we recommend without further ado.
Absolutely worth doing while visiting Kaikoura!
NathanY189,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an awesome time with Seal Kayak Kaikoura -- they use really cool pedal kayaks by Hobie Cat. As an experienced kayaker i was a bit skeptical if this would be enjoyable... it TOTALLY was... we had some viewing of seals sunning themselves and even had a bit of viewing Dusky Dolphins! The hands-free kayaks were super comfortable to use even heading into the wind and/or waves, and made it easy to take photos. The guides (Charlie & Logan) did an excellent job educating on the mammals and showing us a great time-- highly recommend this team if you ever visit Kaikoura !
Great experience
Amyamyamyamyamyamy1,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely amazing! Tour guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. Such a different experience pedaling instead of paddling but more enjoyable! Thank you team 😊
Seal kayaking
Journey682357,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A truely excellent time had by all !despite my initial misgivings..the family were all on board from the outset but I was definitely going outside my comfort zone but now I am so glad I did it with the help & expertise from r wonderful guide Bailey..so knowledgeable so motivating & so funny!thank u so much guys for a great family memory!
Seal Kayaking
908regans,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an amazing morning with Seal Kayak Kaikoura! Connor is a fantastic local guide with loads of knowledge of the local wildlife and Kaikoura. The pedal kayak was a definite plus and we saw plenty of fur seals up close. Highly recommend.