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Small group guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

By Akaroa Guided Kayaks
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Price is $82 per adult
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Features
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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!

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 local kayak/nature guide. Close encounters. No noise, No engines, No crowds, No pollution. So come and join us! Explore, Experience and Enjoy!

Activity location

  • Akaroa Guided Kayak Safari
    • 7520, Akaroa, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ākaroa Bowling Club
    • Rue Jolie
    • 7542, Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Small group guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

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!

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 local kayak/nature guide. Close encounters. No noise, No engines, No crowds, No pollution. So come and join us! Explore, Experience and Enjoy!

Price details
$82.21 x 1 Adult$82.21
Total
Price is $82.21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll kayaking equipment including spray skirts and jackets
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransportation to/from attractions
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSnacks

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • You must be able to get in and out of your kayak unassisted.
  • Operates During summer months September-May
  • A maximum of 17 people per booking

Activity itinerary

Akaroa Guided Kayak Safari
  • 3h
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!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAkaroa Guided Kayak Safari
    • 7520, Akaroa, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEĀkaroa Bowling Club
    • Rue Jolie
    • 7542, Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand

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