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Half day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

Half day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

Kayaking - Picton - Starting from $99.00 per person

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 end of the Queen Charlotte Sound with its sheltered coves, beautiful beaches, azure blue waters and lush native bush. Learn about the history of the area from your knowledgeable, relaxed and friendly guides. 
On any given day, you have a good chance of seeing sting rays and eagle rays, a huge variety of sea birds including cormorants and... More...

Full Day Southern Explorer

Full Day Southern Explorer

Day Tour - Wanaka - Starting from $349.00 per person

For those with more time and keen to explore a little further, the Southern Explorer is the perfect choice! This full day kayaking trip will have you paddling through some of the region’s most iconic, remote and beautiful landscapes towards the ‘gem’ of the lake ’ Mou Waho island.

  • 12-14kms of easy paddling
  • Optional 30-60minute walk up to the Mou Waho island look out
  • Fully catered with our gourmet picnic morning tea and lunch
  • No experience required... More...

Full day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

Full day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

Kayaking - Picton - Starting from $130.00 per person

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 end of the Queen Charlotte Sound with its sheltered coves, beautiful beaches, azure blue waters and lush native bush. You will stop at a secluded beach for a delicious lunch. Learn about the history of the area from your knowledgeable, relaxed and friendly guides.
Your guide will be with you for the day to answer questions, share pearls of wisdom and... More...

Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Kayak Tour

Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Kayak Tour

Sightseeing Cruise - South Island - Starting from $74.00 per person

An all-inclusive nature experience with excellent wildlife viewing, the package gives you the longest, best value daytime cruise experience in Milford Sound. This cruise option enables you to really explore the beauty of the fiord. With a delicious Picnic Lunch and visit to the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory included, it’s the complete cruise experience.
If you want to get up close to nature double the adventure and add an hour of relaxed kayaking around sheltered Harrison Cove to your... More...

Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka

Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka

Kayaking - Wanaka - Starting from $199.00 per person

This half-day small-group river activity is for those with an appetite for getting up close and personal with the famous Clutha River. The fun unfolds as the river twists and turns, through playful rapids of the Upper Clutha set amongst the stunning Wanaka scenery.

Your guide will give you instructions on river safety and technique, as well as tips on river reading and directions on where to find the action and best play spots.

With a bit of practice, you’ll soon be cruising... More...


Sunrise Kayaking Safari with Sea Wildlife in Akaroa

Sunrise Kayaking Safari with Sea Wildlife in Akaroa

Kayaking - Akaroa - Starting from $130.00 per person

The Sunrise Wildlife Safari is our recommended Safari of the day! This is a once in a lifetime chance to paddle in an extinct volcano basin. Take in breath-taking scenery and have the chance to experience close encounters with some of the most endangered marine life on the planet including Hector Dolphins,  white flippered penguins, and Orca located in Akaroa Harbor during their most active time of the day, only 80 minutes from Christchurch.
Small group numbers are key as we are... More...

Kayak the Waikato River Taupo

Kayak the Waikato River Taupo

Kayaking - Taupo - Starting from $80.00 per person

Waikato River Float

Cruise lazily down the Waikato River, New Zealand’s longest river, on this gentle kayak tour. The tour starts near the control bridge in town and meanders down the slow moving crytal clear waters of the Waikato River. Kayak past stunning cliff faces, lush native forests, islands, river wildlife and swimming holes. You will kayak under Taupo Bungy’s platform where hopefully someone will be hurling themselves down into the water. Cheer them on! Towards the end of... More...


Full-Day Abel Tasman Kayak and Walk

Full-Day Abel Tasman Kayak and Walk

Kayaking - South Island - Starting from $240.00 per person

Paddle into the heart of Abel Tasman National Park on a full-day kayaking and trekking tour with a guide. Start with an included water-taxi ride from Marahau and see a seal colony in its natural environment. Your guide accompanies you beautiful beaches along the coastline and introduces you to the spectacular scenery of Abel Tasman before a return bus transfer to Motueka. More...

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Small-Group Wildlife and Sea-Kayaking Safari in Akaroa

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Small-Group Wildlife and Sea-Kayaking Safari in Akaroa

Ports of Call Tour - Akaroa - Starting from $130.00 per person

Join one of the best kayak adventures in New Zealand, jump into a safe stable sea kayak and follow our local guides as we take you on a spectacular tour through an untouched marine reserve which now exists in a flooded volcanic crater from millions of years ago. The geology and scenery will blow your mind during this 3-hour small-group wildlife and sea-kayaking safari. Paddle along through the clear blue water, you get the feeling you are in a postcard!  Your guide will keep watch for... More...

Milford Sound Kayaking Day Tour

Milford Sound Kayaking Day Tour

Kayaking - Milford Sound - Starting from $155.00 per person

Take in all the highlights on this loop of Milford Sound; feel alive gliding alongside massive vertical cliffs, take photos underneath rugged snow-capped peaks and admire our abundant rain forest while keeping a keen eye out for any wildlife.

With a relaxed vibe and no experience necessary everyone can get close to nature in this World Heritage site. Our trained kayak guides will provide knowledgeable commentary and with intimate groups of 8 per guide you won't miss a thing. Enjoy a... More...


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Hanmer Springs Cosy Modern Private RoomHanmer Springs Cosy Modern Private Room - Homestay.

Featuring free bikes, a shared lounge, and a garden, Hanmer Springs Cosy Modern Private Room provides accommodation in...

Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from WanakaHalf-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka - Kayaking - Wanaka. Starting from $199.00 per person.

This half-day small-group river activity is for those with an appetite for getting up close and personal with the...

 

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