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Sunrise wildlife sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve
Special Offer
Special Offer
Akaroa, New Zealand

Akaroa guided kayak safari provide a premium 3 hour guided sea kayak safari with a local nature/sea kayak guide through's pristine marine reserve and harbour....

3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
4.9 (120)
$90.17
$89.17

Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton
Special Offer
Special Offer
Picton, New Zealand

The half day guided sea kayak trip is an ideal opportunity to fit a little kayaking adventure into a busy day – or for those...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (38)
$70.10
$69.10

Remote Marine Reserve - Guided Kayaking - New Zealand
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Special Offer
Marahau, New Zealand

Our best one day kayak trip using the tide to explore the best of the park on any given day. Abel Tasman Kayaks is one...

1 dayFree Cancellation
1 dayFree Cancellation
1 day • Free Cancellation
4.8 (18)
$206.52
$205.52

Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura
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Likely to Sell Out
Kaikoura, New Zealand

This tour offers 2 different kayaking options for you to choose from: Seal Kayak tour and the Sunset Kayak Tour. It is the first kayak...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (433)
$84.53
$83.53

Small-Group Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier
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Likely to Sell Out
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

A unique kayak adventure, only minutes from Franz Josef Glacier! Set out across Lake Mapourika's mirror-like water and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Southern...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (403)
$78.02
$77.02

Kayak & Walk
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Likely to Sell Out
Marahau, New Zealand
4.8 (162)

Kayak & Walk

Spend half a day exploring the southern Abel Tasman by kayak, and half a day exploring the great walk coastal track between Observation and Marahau....

1 dayFree Cancellation
1 dayFree Cancellation
1 day • Free Cancellation
4.8 (162)
$133.82
$132.82

Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton
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Likely to Sell Out
Picton, New Zealand

Experience the beauty and seclusion of the Marlborough Sounds on this 4 hour half day guided sea kayak tour. Your tour takes in the western...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (159)
$69.82
$68.82

Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown
Special Offer
Special Offer
Queenstown, New Zealand

Discover the untamed beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mount Aspiring National Park on this full-day Dart River 'funyak' (inflatable canoe) and jet boat tour...

8 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
8 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
8 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (354)
$297.78
$296.78

4-hour Lake Mapourika Kayak and Hike adventure, with Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary
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Likely to Sell Out
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

Explore all that Lake Mapourika has to offer in this half day guided Kayak & Walk excursion - just minutes away from Franz Josef Glacier!...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (121)
$98.52
$97.52

Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura
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Likely to Sell Out
Kaikoura, New Zealand

You’re going to love how easy it is to kayak in and around the beautiful Kaikōura Peninsula using the Hobie Mirage Drive Pedal. We have...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (53)
$84.70
$83.70

Moke Lake Kayak Experience
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Likely to Sell Out
Queenstown, New Zealand

Enjoy the freedom to paddle at your own pace. Explore the calm waters of Moke Lake at your own pace by kayak or paddle board....

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (48)
$104.72
$103.72

The Hobbit Barrel Run Rafting Tour on the Pelorus River
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Special Offer
Havelock, New Zealand

Paddle down New Zealands most beautiful river. Join our experienced, friendly guides on an eye-opening, fun adventure paddling down the scenic Pelorus river. Includes short...

3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (171)
$125.10
$124.10

The Family Cruiser
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Likely to Sell Out
Marahau, New Zealand

Join our friendly kayak guides as they share their enthusiasm for this stunning stretch of coast. From Marahau head south on a relaxing exploration of...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (245)
$64.37
$63.37

Private Wildlife Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura
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Likely to Sell Out
Kaikoura, New Zealand

Kaikōura’s Original Kayak Operator – Est. 1998 Celebrating 27 years on the water! New Zealand’s only sea kayak operator with a marine mammal permit to...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (47)
$232.74
$231.74

Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura
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Special Offer
Kaikoura, New Zealand

Kaikōura’s Original Kayak Operator – Est. 1998 Celebrating 28 years on the water! Exclusive access -New Zealand’s only sea kayak operator with a marine mammal...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (478)
$96.03
$95.03

Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option
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Likely to Sell Out
Queenstown, New Zealand

Come and enjoy a kayaking tour to a wildlife sanctuary not able to be accessed by the general public. Unless you have a kayak in...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (23)
$90.17
$89.17

Full day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton
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Likely to Sell Out
Picton, New Zealand

Experience the beauty and seclusion of the Marlborough Sounds on a full day small group guided sea kayak tour. Your tour takes in the western...

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (25)
$98.94
$97.94

Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura
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Special Offer
Kaikoura, New Zealand

Kaikoura's Original Kayak Operator - Est 1998 Celebrating 27 years of operation! 100% guaranteed to view Fur Seals on all tours. Family Friendly - operating...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (88)
$95.99
$94.99

Full-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton
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Special Offer
Picton, New Zealand

Sea kayak from the picturesque Picton foreshore, across the harbour and into the Grove Arm of the Queen Charlotte Sound. Stop on a sandy beach...

7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (93)
$98.90
$97.90

Oarsome Marine Reserve Kayak Tour
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Likely to Sell Out
Marahau, New Zealand

So much to see in this spectacular one day guided adventure! On a high tide, explore the dreamy depths of Shag Harbour where you can...

8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (41)
$209.42
$208.42

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