Guided Family Kayaking

Our stable sea kayaks enable children to safely experience the joys of kayaking with an adult paddling right behind them.

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Adults

$160.NZD


Child

$85.NZD

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Tour Overview

Experience the magic of Kaikōura's breathtaking coastline on our captivating Family Kayaking tours. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll paddle at a leisurely pace through an aquatic wonderland, surrounded by dramatic mountain vistas, craggy rock formations, and the playful antics of New Zealand fur seals.

Our skilled guides will lead you on a safe, unforgettable journey, providing all the high-quality equipment needed to stay warm, dry, and comfortable. The enclosed tandem sea kayaks feature a centre hatch, perfect for younger children.

This family kayaking adventure promises an exceptional, safe, and highly memorable outing that will leave you with a lifetime of cherished memories. Witness Kaikōura's stunning coastline from a unique vantage point, observing seals, sea birds, and other marine life in their natural habitat.

In any adventure activity, there is an element of risk involved, view risks in undertaking this activity here.

Tour at a Glance

Open Season:

Open all year

Prior Experience:

None Required

Duration:

1.5 - 2 hrs paddling time, allow 3hrs

Age:

Child 3 - 12yrs ~ Adults 13yrs +

Highlights

Kaikōura's Top-Rated Activity - TripAdvisor 2025

  • Guaranteed sightings of NZ Fur Seals
  • Chance encounters of Dolphins & Penguins
  • A ratio of 1:1 guide-to-family ensures a safe, authentic experience for your family.
  • Interactive unforgettable family experience  
  • Customised tours in stable, enclosed sea kayaks keep you warm, dry, and comfortable
  • Safety briefing and paddle instruction included

Winter Timing 2025

6th April - 27th September

8:30 am

Best interaction with marine life as it's before prevailing winds.

12:30 pm

Warmest part of the day.

3:30pm

Available 7th April to 30th April 2026

Summer Timing 2025 -2026

September 28th - April 5th 2026

3 x Half Day Tours Daily

8:30 AM

Offers an optimal experience for families to engage with marine life.

12:30 pm

Warmest part of the day.

4:30 pm

Surreal visuals of the mountains as the light changes in the bay.

Book this tour

Adults

$160.NZD


Child

$85.NZD

BOOK NOW or BUY GIFT CARD

Book this tour

Adults

$160.NZD


Child

$85.NZD

BOOK NOW or BUY GIFT CARD
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