6 Kayak Tours in Akaroa Worth the Petrol

1.Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $83Our pick

Paddle Akaroa’s volcanic bays with a small guided group, spotting Hector’s dolphins, penguins, seals, birds, and dramatic rock formations.

“Lots of fun! Our guide Jake was awesome, very knowledgeable about the local wildlife and scenery, threw some cute jokes in there as well. Got to see some amazing rock formations and lots of local birds. My husband and I have very little experience on a kayak and Jake was really patient with us and took his time to help guide us in the right direction.”

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2.Sunrise wildlife sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $96

Paddle Akaroa’s volcanic harbor at sunrise, watch for Hector dolphins and seals, and enjoy a quiet, small-group kayak tour with photos and refreshments.

“We got close to Hectors dolphins right in the beginning and discovered sea stars in a cave later on. The guide was very knowledgeable and even had tips for other experiences in nature - very warmly recommended!”

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3.4WD Safari and Guided Sea-Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 120 reviews · 4h 30m · from $80Best value

Kayak beneath Akaroa’s cliffs, spot penguins, seals and dolphins, and cross Banks Peninsula by 4WD on this guided Pohatu adventure.

“We had to skip the kayaking and take the scenic penguin tour due to wind conditions. However this was communicated well in advance and the balance was refunded. Kevin was an excellent guide. We heard a lot of interesting facts about the region and highly enjoyed the scenery and the penguin experience.”

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4.Small group guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $83

Paddle Akaroa’s volcanic marine reserve with a small group, spotting Hector’s dolphins, penguins, seals, and native birds.

“Was great fun! Lee was also a brilliant guide to have :D Allowed us to learn how to Kayak so fast :)”

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5.Akaroa Marine Reserve Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 100 reviews · 2h 30m · from $80

Review of Akaroa’s 2.5-hour sea-kayaking tour, with volcanic-crater views, small groups, wildlife chances, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Quite exciting as the wind came up on the way back with plenty of waves . Our guide Adam was great and very encouraging”

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6.Guided Electric Mountain Bike & Sea Kayak Tour in Akaroa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $192

Ride an electric mountain bike to Akaroa’s crater summit, then kayak past marine life on this active five-and-a-half-hour tour.

“Enjoying the peaceful and beautiful blue waters, kayaking into a cave…very cool! Then biking up and down 10-15%grade with absolute ease with the turbo feature on the e-bikes!”

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