Environmentally Sensitive Sea Kayaking Safaris
Akaroa Guided Kayak Safari’s sea kayaking tours are sure to bring out your adventurous spirit!
Only 80 minutes from Christchurch, we are based in the stunning French seaside town of Akaroa. We offer a unique Kiwi experience that is a must-do for visitors to the area and a highlight of any NZ holiday itinerary. We provide guided New Zealand sea kayaking tours that are serene, special, spectacular and safe!
We proudly offer the most environmentally sensitive tours in the harbour. Small group numbers are key as we are visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas. Rest your mind at ease knowing you are exploring this marine reserve in a low-impact and environmentally responsible way.
Akaroa is one of the best locations to sea kayak in New Zealand, with our neon blue and green water and untouched marine reserve, this is often a highlight of many NZ travel itineraries. We provide 5-star kayaking tours, our local knowledgeable guides are the best in the business and will go above and beyond to ensure your experience will be truly unforgettable and stay in your hearts for years to come.
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Akaroa is a little slice of Europe right here on Banks Peninsula! Explore, experience and escape with us as we get you up close and personal to the wild beauty this place holds, it really is hidden paradise. Akaroa is made of up two marine reserves and two land reserves, endangered wild life has made a sanctuary for their young in the harbour as the safety of the sheltered waters is a great environment for them to breed! Originally an island formed by two volcanic cones, the peninsula has two dominant craters which are now flooded and were once home to many whales.
In 1838 a french whaler, Captain Langlois, decided that Akaroa was an ideal location for a town that could service the whaling ships. Akaroa is steeped in history but today is a quiet and beautiful getaway off the beaten path for kiwis and tourists alike.
One Of The Best Excursion Experiences In New Zealand
"We LOVED this kayak experience and our guides!! We saw dolphins, a penguin, birds, ate some seaweed & had a beautiful morning. Our family of 5 was very thankful for this experience."
– Chees F. | TripAdvisor
"Our guide, Jake, was super professional, friendly and very knowledgeable about the local natural surroundings, wildlife and history. We were not fortunate enough to meet up with any dolphins but we saw loads of birds and learned a lot about the geology and vegetation and had a beautiful kayak ride. We recommend this trip."
– Leslie A. | TripAdvisor
"What an amazing, unforgettable adventure!!! I absolutely loved this kayak tour, at times I was breathless (not from kayaking haha) but the scenery. It was priceless and a really special experience, which I will always remember. I would recommend this to any of my friends and family."
– Tracey A. | TripAdvisor
"Our guide Jake was like a walking and talking encyclopedia on marine life and geology. I didn't expect to learn that much about the area and its living organisms. We didn't spot any seals or penguins, but were lucky enough to see a few hector dolphins!"
– Hermanita O. | TripAdvisor