School Groups
What better outdoor experience is there for your students than exploring and building their self-confidence while developing lifetime skills on the sea with trained professionals.
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$School.NZD
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Ph 0800 452 456Tour Overview
Kaikōura Kayaks can cater to school groups of any size, we can guarantee the time with us will be entertaining and educational leaving the Students buzzing for some time afterwards.
Children will learn basic paddling techniques, kayak manoeuvrability and safety skills. These adventures can also double as a nature tour making your students more aware of the ecology of the marine environment, weather, sea conditions and the wide range of local wildlife.
Where better to experience this than in the rich aquatic playground along the Kaikōura coastline.
Practical Hands-on Experience
We offer a hands-on practical experience that is intentionally aimed towards increasing your student's awareness of the sea and the safety requirement involved to enjoy it.
School Camps or Day Trips
Kaikōura Kayaks offer trips and skills training for both primary and secondary students. This can be part of a school camp or a day trip.
NCEA Assessments
Full assessments for NCEA Unit Standards or Achievement Standards.
NZOIA qualified Sea Kayak Instructors
Our NZOIA qualified Sea Kayak Instructors work closely with you and your school to plan and meet your students' needs for their kayaking experience.
From paddling techniques to water safety we offer a unique opportunity to challenge your students. An activity suitable for all including parent helpers, leaders, and teachers, what better way to explore, learn and build confidence in an enjoyable, safe yet challenging environment.
Contact us by Freephone on 0800 452 456 for more information.
Best kayaking tour ever! - Review from Zac @ Taranaki School
We are a little school from Taranaki and we went down for School Camp. I really enjoyed kayaking because we saw a shag, blue penguin, lots of seals and a jellyfish! I liked walking on the kayaks because I slipped over. I saw a seal swimming to cool itself off, so it didn't get too hot. I love kayaking and I want to go back to Kaikoura. 5 /5
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Tour at a glance
Open Season:
Open all year
Prior Experience:
Not required
Duration:
3 hours
Age:
Year 4 above
Highlights
- Top #3 Activity in Kaikōura - TripAdvisor Traveller Rating 2023
- Ideal for School camps
- Builds water confidence
- Team building skills
- Fun guaranteed
Enquire Today
Child
$School.NZD
Please contact us for further information and school rates
Ph 0800 452 456Enquire Today
Child
$School.NZD
Please contact us for further information and school rates
Ph 0800 452 456What our customers have to say
Truly amazing experience! We had a lot of luck with the weather and animal encounters, we saw a small whale and loads of seals. Staff were super friendly and it was much fun. Would definitely recommend
Serafin K, Europe
I’d like to say thanks for a great day today. The guides were excellent setting up the day and introducing everyone. They’re very organized. The equipment was of a great standard and the day was brilliant. The weather was good and we saw well over 100 dolphins, and even seals and birds local to the area. All in all we had a great...
Emma H, Canada
Marine mammal megamix Spent a truly incredible morning around the Kaikōura Peninsula with Matt and Emma, two fantastic local guides. The whole operation was very professional, with high quality kayaks, equipment and a detailed safety briefing. Spent a good amount of time observing the seals, tried our hand at some kayak surfing in the big...
Tom, Neverlands
We loved our trip with Kaikoura kayaks. We took our whole family and the kids aged 9,12 and 14 really enjoyed paddling on the water and getting up close to the seals on the rocks. The guides were really informative and friendly. The safety briefing meant us parents felt comfortable with our kids out on the water. We would highly recommend!
Erin, Australia
We had a great time kayaking with this outfit. The guides were professional and trained us well before we got into the water. We saw loads of fur seals as well as albatross. It was a wonderful experience that I highly recommend.
Marcella R, USA
We had an amazing time with our guide Loz, gave us some really cold facts about all the wildlife around! He had a wealth of knowledge and even managed to bring us to some Dusky dolphins!!
Emma R, Ireland
"To Matt and the Kaikōura Kayaks team, Thank you very much for a fantastic day of kayaking. Both our trips were very well organised by your friendly team. We found your lessons enjoyable, helping us all to be confident, expert paddlers! We were so lucky to have a beautiful sunny day, and we enjoyed fantastic scenery and wildlife out...
Kowhai Class, Hurunui College NZ
The experience of a lifetime! Having intuitive and professional guides who allowed us the opportunity to experience an outstanding and very memorable day. They knew just where the incredible action was happening. We saw an amazing array of dolphins playing right near us and also saw blue penguins and seals. We travelled for two weeks around...
Paula Kirby, Wellinton NZ
We were soooo lucky - perfect sunshine, calm water and 300 dolphins! But it wasn't just luck: Kaikoura Kayaks were also superbly organised, friendly, safe, encouraging and a LOT of fun. Thank you!
Lucy M, UK