Top 4 Canoes & Kayaks in Kaikoura

1.Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour – Kaikoura

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

Spend about three hours with Kaikoura Kayaks, including 1.5 hours on the water, paddling from the Kaikoura Peninsula toward the seal colony. Guides such as Loz, Cam, Brad, Emma, and Rosie offer safety tips and wildlife insight. You may see fur seals, seabirds, blue penguins, dolphins, or seasonal whales, but only seals are a reliable sighting.

“Relaxing time on the sea, paddling to see seals and enjoying live comment on natural wild life from the guide”

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2.Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura

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

Explore Kaikoura’s coast in a small group aboard an easy foot-pedal kayak. Guides such as Logan, Eva, Connor, and Emma share local wildlife knowledge while you look for fur seals, dolphins, seabirds, and the occasional blue penguin. Choose a seal-spotting or sunset departure. The three-hour tour returns to 18 Beach Road.

“Great kayaking trip! Saw a bunch of seals and overall had a really nice time on the water in Kaikōura.”

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3.Half-Day Wildlife Kayaking Tour

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

Join Kaikoura Kayaks for a three-hour coastal outing with 1.5 to 2 hours on the water. Guides such as Cam, Emma, Holt, Loz, and Ollie provide safety help and wildlife commentary as you paddle near fur seals, with possible dusky dolphins and blue penguins. No kayaking experience is needed, but you must be at least 13.

“Fantastic few hours out on the water. Guides were so lovely and knowledgeable.”

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4.Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour

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

Join a qualified local guide for three hours on Kaikoura’s evening waters. You’ll use a stable, enclosed sea kayak, watch fur seals around the peninsula, and hear about Maori culture and early whaling. Guides such as Rob, Cam, Holt, and Jon are known for warm, lively instruction. Dolphins, penguins, and albatross may also appear.

“We loved the experience. Our guides Yasmin and Brad were very friendly and knowledgeable. Very professional outfit. We didm’t get to see any dolphins but we saw lots of fur seals and marine life. We were very lucky with the weather. It was a glorious sunset tour. We felt safe and well looked after. Thank you team so much :)”

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