Kaikoura Family Kayaking Tour - 3 Hours

Most popular
Fitness level low
Intensity level low
See all photos

Highlights & inclusions

Family tours automatically have their own professional guide
Tailored to suit specific family needs and ages (3-12 years)
Marine mammal permit for seal, dolphin and whale viewing
We recommend the earlier times with younger children
Centre hatch for younger children to sit comfortably
All necessary equipment provided
Read Risk Disclosure Statement
From
$160.00NZD

1. Select date

October 2025

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
Hot Deal
Last minute deal

2. Select participants

Adult
0
Child
0

What you can expect

Families can leisurely paddle through Kaikōura's aquatic wonderland, accompanied by a professional guide. From the comfort of watertight kayaks, they'll admire the dramatic mountain vistas, craggy rocks, and sheer cliffs, observing the playful New Zealand fur seals up close.

Location

17 Killarney Street Kaikoura, Canterbury, NZS 7300

What you need to know

Inclusions
  • Three-hour guided family kayaking tour
  • Professional and knowledgeable kayak guides
  • Ratio of one guide to each family
  • All safety equipment, dry bags, jackets and wetsuit booties
Seasons
  • Seasonal Shutdown from 26 May – 22 June 2025
Time
  • This experience departs at 8:30am or 12:30pm
  • Session times may vary in the winter
Duration
  • The duration of this experience is 3 hours
  • You will have approximately 90 - 120 minutes spent on the water
Location
  • This experience takes place in Kaikoura, South Island, which is 2.5 hours north of Christchurch, NZ
Departure Location
  • This experience departs from 17 Killarney Street, Kaikoura New Zealand
What To Bring
  • 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.
Additional Information
  • This experience requires 2 participants
  • Sea kayaking may be cancelled due to wind and sea conditions. This is however, somewhat dependent on the experience level of the participant. In the case of poor weather, we will reschedule your experience for a later date
  • Morning tours usually have the calmest sea conditions and the best interactions with marine life
  • You will need to sign a customer declaration prior to participating in the experience. All kayakers will be provided with the necessary equipment
  • We can accommodate almost anyone. You don't need any paddling experience for our tour as your guide will demonstrate the various paddling techniques used - it is quickly and easily learnt and gives you a very rewarding outcome. Non-swimmers are welcome. Open to all ages, families most welcome
Terms And Conditions
  • I agree that by participating in this activity I accept there are inherent risks and hazards associated with participating in sea kayaking and I understand what these risks are (including serious harm and death)
  • Understanding the risks:
  • The staff and management of Kaikoura Kayaks take all practicable steps to identify and minimize potential dangers
  • The risks and hazards include, but are not limited to property damage, personal injury, illness because of adverse weather conditions, risk of drowning or death, sunburn, dehydration, hyperthermia & exhaustion, rolling or capsizing or flipping kayaks and Sups, hitting obstacles, (such as rocks or other watercraft) or being hit by other watercraft and equipment failure.
Cancellation Policy
  • Clients who cancel within 48 hours of the scheduled tour are not eligible for any refund.
  • Refunds are processed on a case-by-case basis and for genuine reasons only, e.g. If a booking is made initially through Kaikoura Kayaks website, then cancelled and subsequently rebooked through another website the original booking will stand and therefore can’t be refunded.
  • 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 canceled, participants shall receive a 70% refund.
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements