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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)
Highlights
- Head to the stunning French town of Akaroa for a day, only 1.5 hours from Christchurch.. what could be better than a guided sea kayak safari in an extinct volcano!
- Tick another thing off that bucket list! Kayak in a protected marine reserve with a chance of wildlife encounters including endangered NZ fur seals, white flippered penguins, native birds and hector dolphins.
- Includes , comprehensive safety briefing, all kayaking and safety equipment, experienced local guide to bring you to the secret local hotspots
- Join the most environmentally sensitive tour in the harbour, minimal impact on the natural surroundings, enjoy exploring in an environmentally responsible way.
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! ***
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Sunrise Wildlife Safari$78.90
- Sunrise Wildlife Safari$79.90
- Sunrise Wildlife Safari$78.90
- Sunrise Wildlife Safari$140.00
- Sunrise Wildlife Safari$140.00
- Sunrise Wildlife Safari$140.00
- Sunrise Wildlife Safari$79.90
- Sunrise Wildlife Safari$140.00
- Sunrise Wildlife Safari$140.00
- Sunrise Wildlife Safari$140.00
- Sunrise Wildlife Safari$140.00
- Sunrise Wildlife Safari$140.00
- Sunrise Wildlife Safari$140.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$69.90
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$104.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$69.90
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$80.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$68.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$82.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$69.90
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$69.90
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$69.90
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
- Crater Cruiser Safari$135.00
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Thomas Bohmert from Australia wrote on 16 February 2025
Explore the bay
Great experience paddling on the bay, knowledgeable and fun guide.
Ryk Gruenhagen from Germany wrote on 03 February 2025
Ruhiger Tag in der Bucht
Peter is a wonderful guide. He took care of everything and let the group find its speed, what was a challange becuse of the different experiences. We received lots of information! Really interesting! We had dolphins and penguins at all - so we will come back, going a bit closer to the ocean.
L.Smith from New Zealand wrote on 19 January 2025
It is not a safari!!
Be aware !! It is called safari but the we mostly saw mussels and seabirds... Even if the guide was really nice it doesn't change the fact that it was a bit boring. We stayed really close from the harbour...
Kirstin Gardner from New Zealand wrote on 05 January 2025
Awesome trip
Had an awesome trip with Pete last week from Akaroa harbour. Absolutely loved it. We got to learn a bit about the local history as we paddled around the bays. Would highly recommend this trip.
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manjunaths from New Zealand wrote on 17 March 2025
Fantastic experience!
Well organised trip. William, the Scottish bloke, was amazing at guiding us, giving us information about local geology and biology. Loved his enthusiasm and kept us engaged throughout, never felt unsafe in the sea with him. The kayaks themselves were well maintained and worked well :) absolutely worth it!