Pedal Kayak Tour in Kaikoura
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Paddle alongside our friendly New Zealand fur seals on a pedal kayak tour with Seal Kayak Kaikoura. Seal Kayak Kaikoura is a one of a kind experience featuring pedal kayak tours to get up close and personal to Kaikoura’s incredible marine wildlife.
Pedal kayaking with Seal Kayak Kaikoura gives you a hands-free option to take pictures of fur seals, blue penguins, albatross and so much more on your tour of the Kaikoura Peninsula. Prior to the Sunset or Seal Kayak tour, your knowledgeable Seal Kayak Kaikoura guide will brief you on using a Hobie Pedal Kayak. As you head out onto the water, take in Kaikoura’s incredible scenery while your guide leads the way to the best wildlife viewing spots on your Seal Kayak Kaikoura tour.
If you’re looking to experience seals playing in their natural habitat in Kaikoura, the Seal Kayak Tour is the option for you. Get to know Kaikoura’s cheeky residents and capture them on camera with the benefit of the Seal Kayak Kaikoura hands-free pedal kayaks. Seal Kayak Kaikoura have a 100% success rate of encountering seals, so let the guides show you Kaikoura’s backyard with this fun and beautiful Seal Kayak Tour.
Location
What you need to know
- 3 hour guided pedal kayak tour
- Chance to see incredible Akaroa wildlife
- Safety briefing and equipment
- Instruction on using Hobie pedal kayaks
- Allow 3 hours
- All tours depart from 18 Beach Road, Kaikoura - close to Pacific Jewels shop and opposite the Indian Restaurant
- Seal Kayak Tour departs at 9:30am and 1:30pm daily
- Operates daily all year
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children for Seal Kayak Tour can be 2+ years
- Don't forget your camera!
- Wear quick-dry shorts and a long/short-sleeved top, wear a warm layer if cold!
- Bring drinking water
- Wear sun protection - cap, sunglasses and suncream recommended
- Flip flops or sandals are perfect for pedal kayaking
Recent reviews
We had the most wonderful time kayaking with the seals. Everything was excellent from equipment to our guides to transportation. The scenery is breathtaking taking and the seals are soooooooo cute and cool and beautiful! I highly recommend this!!!
