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Kaikoura's Original Kayak Operator - Est 1998
Celebrating over 25 years of operation!
100% guaranteed to view Fur Seals on all tours.
Family Friendly - operating year round.
New Zealand's only Sea Kayak operator that holds a marine mammal permit to view Whales.
Kaikoura's only Kayak operator that holds a marine mammal permit to view Dolphins, Seals and Whales.
New Zealand's 1st Friend of the Sea sustainable operator for Dolphin and Whale viewing.
Traditional double sea kayaks with cockpits and spray skirts for a dry ride and rudders for easy steering.
Qualified New Zealand guides.
The Sunset Evening Kayaking tour is the real deal!
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In any adventure activity, there is an element of risk involved. Risks in undertaking this activity include, property damage, personal injury, illness because of adverse weather conditions, risk of drowning, death, sunburn, dehydration, hyperthermia, and exhaustion.
We recommend you bring the following: Long sleeved thermal top, Fleece (if a bit chilly), shorts or light pants e.g. quick drys, NO JEANS! Sunglasses, cap, running shoes or sandals, drinking water, camera and towel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private transportation
Dry bags for camera's, all kayaking equipment, paddle jackets, wet shoes, spray skirts, dry pants, gloves and hats over the winter months.
74 reviews on TripAdvisor
Alice W,
Mar 17, 2025
It was nice to get out on kayaks beautiful surroundings, my guide could have communicated more clearly on the water. (Ps it wasn’t at sunset as advertised)
Stephen H,
Mar 8, 2025
Very professional in getting us acquainted with kayaking. Although we did see seals close u did not see dolphins which is ok because just being out in the water was fun. Also the guide was able to be with us since we could not do a more strenuous row,and still see the seals up close
Paul C,
Feb 21, 2025
Safe, beautiful, fun. Celebrating wife’s birthday we booked this kayak adventure. The guides are pros and got us into a large school of Dusky Dolphins; they put on quite a show for us.
Becky L,
Jan 29, 2025
This was great! I went twice! Once for the evening and then again in the day. The tour guides are outstanding. They know the water and wildlife every well and were so helpful and friendly! I saw seals, a ray and lots of birds. We scouted for whales, not no luck this time ;)
Paul H,
Jan 17, 2025
Everything was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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