Guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

4.9 (122 reviews) 2–3 hours

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122 reviews

4.9

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About this activity

Our Guided Kayak Safari is a great way to spend your time in amazing Akaroa! This is a once in a lifetime chance to paddle through a marine reserve in an extinct volcano basin. Take in breath-taking scenery and witness amazing geology that is unique to the area. You may have chance sightings of some of the most endangered marine life on the planet including Hector Dolphins, White-flippered penguins, and native sea birds which reside in Akaroa Harbour. All of this is only 80 minutes from Christchurch!

Group numbers are key as we are visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, enjoy exploring this marine reserve in a low-impact and environmentally responsible way with your local kayak/nature guide. Close encounters. No noise, No engines, No crowds, No pollution. So come and join us! Explore, Experience and Enjoy!

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 17 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Written guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Akaroa Guided Kayaks

Ages: Children (10–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: All kayaking equipment including spray skirts and jackets
Included: Local taxes

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Transportation to/from attractions
Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Akaroa Guided Kayak Safari

3 hours

Our Guided Sea Kayak Safari's take place in beautiful Akaroa- this is one of the best locations to sea kayak in NZ! Join us for a once in a lifetime opportunity to paddle through a marine reserve in an extinct volcano basin. Highlights include jaw dropping scenery, amazing geology that is unique to the area and the chance to see some of the most endangered marine life on the planet including Hector Dolphins, White-flipper penguins, NZ fur seals and native sea birds..Small group numbers are key as we are visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, enjoy exploring this marine reserve in a low-impact and environmentally responsible way with your own nature/kayak guide answering all of your questions along the way while keeping you safe on the water.. Close encounters. No noise, No engines, No crowds, No pollution.

So come and join us! Explore, Experience and Enjoy!

Paradise awaits only 80 minutes from Christchurch!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Cruise passengers coming into Akaroa Port can easily walk to our location which is a 10 mins stroll from the wharf.

Lyttleton Cruise passengers must book through this link to secure transport and activity.

End point

Cruise passengers coming into Akaroa Port can easily walk to our location which is a 10 mins stroll from the wharf.

Lyttleton Cruise passengers must book through this link to secure transport and activity.

Using your ticket

If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made

Tour departs within walking distance from Akaroa Port. If you are coming into Lyttelton Port you must organise your own transport or contact the operator at the time of booking for shuttle availability

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.