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Scenic 4WD and Sea Kayaking Tour - 4 Hours

Departs Akaroa - Show on map

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For 1 person

4 hours

$95 each

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Adult

$95

Group

$85

Child

6-15 years

$65

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1 Adult

$95 each

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Overview

Highlights

Scenic 4WD tour over an extinct volcano with plenty of photo ops
Kayak along a stunning marine reserve home to a wealth of unique wildlife
No kayak experience is necessary

Excite at the chance to drive over the rim of an extinct volcano before an awe-inspiring kayak tour at Pohatu Marine Reserve. Enjoy the serenity as you paddle past towering cliffs, reefs and deep sea caves, with the only interruptions being from friendly seals, penguins, dolphins and sea birds.

What's Included?

Scenic drive by 4WD minivan with photo stops along the way
Guided double kayak tour
Experienced and qualified guides
All sea-kayaking gear with dry bags for cameras

Departing Akaroa, enjoy a breathtaking scenic drive in a 4WD minivan, passing over the rim of an extinct volcano. There will be plenty of photo stops along the way with commentary to ensure you get the most out of your adventure. After the drive, take a seat in a double kayak for a magical paddle around Pohatu Marine Reserve. Explore the outer coast of this stunning area, marvelling at surreal towering volcanic cliffs, rock stacks, reefs and deep sea caves. If sea conditions permit, you will uncover Flea Bay Island and the impressive island arch along the way. As you glide across the brilliant blue waters, an array of unique wildlife may pop by to say hello. Look out for friendly fur seals, feisty Little Penguins, playful dolphins and an abundance of sea birds. It's a wonderfully serene way to spend the afternoon.

Session Length

Please allow four hours for the entire experience, with 1-1.5 hours on the kayak
Departs at 12pm

Important Information

Restrictions

Limitation on weight and height. Children need to be over 6 years old and parents need to be able to maneuver a kayak on their own.

Guidelines

Participants must have a good level of fitness
Children need to be over six years old and parents need to be able to manoeuvre a kayak on their own

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to this policy:

A 10% admin fee applies to all cancellations
Cancellations within 24 hours are not permitted

Numbers on the Day

Minimum of two and a maximum of sixteen participants per trip.

Weather

If the weather is unsuitable on the day of your experience, the provider will work to reschedule you or put you on a different tour.

Dress Code

Please wear sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and comfortable weather-suitable clothing you don't mind getting a little wet.

Location

This experience departs from Akaroa and takes place in Pohatu Bay.