
Welcome to Kaikōura Kayaks ~
Experience a kayaking adventure of a lifetime amongst a multitude of marine life!

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Concession to watch Whales & Dolphins
We are Kaikōura's only kayak company that allows you to view dolphins & NZ’s only that offer the ability to view Whales!

Highly Qualified Experienced Guides
As a family run business, our guides are part of our family who we trust with the care of our customers. They are qualified, Kiwi and proud that most have been with us for years.

100% guaranteed Seal Sightings
The Kaikōura Peninsula is famous for viewing the New Zealand Fur Seals. You can see them basking in the sun and even ducking, weaving and diving around your kayak.
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Guided Wildlife Kayaking
Experience the excitement of watching Fur Seals ducking and diving around your

Guided Family Kayaking
Sea Kayaking, the ideal fun activity for families visiting Kaikōura!

Sunset Evening Classic
Experience Kaikōura's world-famous sunsets and marine life by sea kayak with us!
Meet The Locals

Dusky Dolphins
Dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) can be found all year round along the east coast of the South Island.

Blue Penguins
The world's smallest penguin, little penguin (also known as little blue) stand just over 25 cm and weigh around 1 kg. They spend much of their...

NZ’s 1st certified Friend of the Sea
We believe our wildlife deserves our care and respect, that is why we are certified and adhere to the standards set by the World Sustainable Organization for Sustainable Dolphin & Whale Watching.
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