Kayaking in Kaikoura With Seals

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Kaikoura Kayaking with SealsDolphin and Whale Viewing

Kayaking with Dolphins

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Guided Wildlife Kayaking

Experience the excitement of watching seals ducking, weaving and diving around your kayak. Have chance encounters with dolphins, penguins and albatross!

From

NZ$150

per person

3 hours

Highlights

Kaikoura's Original Kayak Operator - Est 1998
Kaikoura's only Kayak operator that holds a marine mammal permit to view Dolphins, whales and Seals.
New Zealand's 1st Friend of the Sea sustainable operator for Dolphin and Whale viewing.
Award winning & Qualmark "Gold" Endorsed
Qualified New Zealand guides.

Full Description

Experience the excitement of watching Fur Seals ducking, weaving and diving around your kayak on our Wildlife Kayaking tours with Kaikoura Kayaks.

Paddle gently along the coastline as they swim around the Kaikoura Peninsula hunting for their favourite feed of Octopus. But be sure to keep your distance as they devour their delicious dinner in front of you, then watch in amazement as hundreds of Pelagic (ocean going) birds swoop in to clean up the tasty left-overs.

This adventure takes you around the beautiful coastal waters with breath-taking views of sheer cliff faces, craggy rocks and mountain ranges while searching for chance encounters ...

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Includes

Dry pants, gloves and hats over the winter months

Paddle jackets, wet shoes & spray skirts

All kayaking equipment

Dry bags for camera's

Transport to departure point and return

Meeting Point

19 Killarney Street, Kaikoura

Additional Information

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.

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 48 hours before activity starts.

Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Special conditions: Clients who cancel within 48 hours of the scheduled trip are not eligible for any refund.Refunds are processed on a case by case basis and for genuine reasons only. Kaikoura Kayaks reserves the right to cancel trips due to weather and sea conditions. Where Kaikoura Kayaks cancels a trip prior to departure, a full refund is available. Where a trip has commenced and is subsequently cancelled, participants shall receive a 70% refund.rnKaikoura Kayaks or their operators are not, in any circumstances, liable for any personal injury or loss.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time do the kayaking tours run each day?

The Guided Wildlife Kayaking tours run year-round, with recommended times at 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. These times are suggested to align with optimal wildlife viewing opportunities, such as whale watching flights at 1:00 PM.

What is the best time of year to book the kayaking tour?

The best time to book a kayaking tour depends on the specific wildlife you wish to encounter:
Dusky Dolphins: Available year-round.
Fur Seals: Present year-round.
Hectors Dolphins: Best seen in spring.
Orca (Killer Whales): Occasionally spotted in winter.
Blue Penguins: Visible from spring through autumn.
Albatross: Best seen in autumn.

Is kayaking experience required for this tour?

No previous kayaking experience is required. The tours are suitable for all abilities, and participants will be provided with all necessary equipment, including GORE-TEX dry pants, jackets, wetsuit booties, and dry bags for cameras.

Will I get fully wet during the kayaking tour?

The enclosed sea kayaks are designed to keep you warm and dry. With the provided gear, including dry pants and jackets, you are unlikely to get fully wet. However, some splashes may occur, so its advisable to dress appropriately.

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