Come and join us for an amazing fully guided sea kayaking safari in an extinct volcano crater!
Our sunrise safari is suitable for people who have kayaked before. ( 3 hours)
The Crater Cruiser safari suits all levels and ages -first timers are welcome.( 2- 2.5 hours)
Grab the opportunity to experience a once in a lifetime chance to explore a stunning & protected marine reserve in the comfort and tranquillity of your sea kayak whilst being looked after by experienced local guides who will show you around one of New Zealand's most scenic and ecologically diverse natural environments.
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.
Close encounters. No noise, No engines, No crowds, No pollution.
If you have a sense of adventure, this safari is for you, our guides will show you some well-kept secrets of this magical harbour!
Why go with a guide?
You would be crazy not to! With over 17 hectares of stunning bays and inlets why would you waste time looking for wildlife and volcanic features by yourself, you will soon find it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack!
Instead of paddling in circles... shhh... your knowledgeable, qualified local guide knows all the secret spots including when and where to go to maximise your time on the water, and most importantly they will keep you safe in New Zealand's extreme & changeable weather conditions!
Seventy-five kilometres from Christchurch, Akaroa is a historic French settlement nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano. The clean, sparkling water of the harbour is the home to a variety of amazing sea life, including the Hector dolphin, the world’s smallest dolphin, as well as heaps of seabirds, NZ fur seals and the smallest penguins in the world...little white-flippered penguins.
You don’t need any previous kayaking experience; in fact, most guests have never kayaked before. But please note: you DO need a good level of fitness and hand/ eye coordination. You need to be able to learn to control your kayak quickly and be able to paddle for up to 2 hours ( sometimes into the wind).
Groups are small and the equipment is new and stable. You’ll get full instructions and a safety briefing before you start, so you’ll be safe and secure on your Akaroa Guided Kayak Safari adventure.
Akaroa Guided Sea Kayaking Safaris is a proud recipient of the highly regarded Outdoor Mark Safety Audit certification. This means your safety is their number one priority at all times.
*** If in doubt watch the video! ***
Thanks so much for the recommendation! Happy travels!
Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit auf dem Wasser, auch wenn wir leider keine Pinguine oder Delfine gesehen haben. Unser Guide James hat uns viel über die Landschaft und Vögel erklärt und wirkte sehr organisiert und professionell. Wer Entschleunigung und Ruhe sucht, ist hier richtig.
Thanks for joining us for a beautiful paddle in Akaroa, wildife sightings are very common but of course not guaranteed, its great you got to see lots of our native bird life!
Die Tour war zu langweilig. Man is mehr im Wasser stehen geblieben und hat dem Guide zugehört was er über die Pflanzen und Vögel zu erzählen hat, als man gepaddelt ist.
Plenty of young people have found our tours amazing! If you want an adrenalin activity I suggest white water rafting or maybe or Ebike mountain bike tours in Akaroa!
Toller lustiger Guide. Er hat uns die Küste und die Tier und Pflanzenwelt toll erklärt und gezeigt. Da wir bestes Wetter hatten, konnten wir eine tolle und abgelegene Route fahren. Kommunikation mit dem Anbieter war sehr gut.
Thanks for the review, enjoy your travels!
Einfach genial, Delfine gesehen, sind parallel mit den Kajak mitgeschwommen Tolle Truppe,
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susannea1 from Germany wrote on 27 November 2023
Great excursion
Toller Ausflug, kleine Gruppe, perfekte Organisation und netter Guide! Jederzeit wieder!