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Sea Kayak Hire - Half Day - For 2

KAK651
For 2 people
5.0 1 reviews
Kaikoura
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KAK651
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Kaikoura

Highlights

  • Explore the Kaikoura Peninsula by water
  • Map, radio and safety flares provided
  • See and abundance of wildlife including seals, dolphins and birds

Discover the beauty of the Kaik?ura Peninsula on a 3–4 hour kayak hire. Our paddle area will be chosen on the day for the best conditions, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Encounter seals and seabirds in their natural environment, with the chance of spotting playful dolphins.

What's included?

  • 3-4 hour kayak hire for 2 (1 kayak for 2 people)
  • All equipment, map, radio and flares
  • 4WD transfers to the kayaking spot
  • Safety briefing

You and a friend will meet experienced sea kayak guides who will help you to decide which part of the pristine peninsula you should explore. This will depend on a number of factors including weather conditions, movement of the wildlife and your experience level.

Your qualified guide will set you up with all the essentials — a map, VHF radio, backup phone, spare paddle, and safety flares — before running through a detailed safety briefing.

Now that you are comfortable on your top of the range kayak, it's time to start your kayaking adventure. You will be free to explore the spectacular surrounds of the Kaikoura Peninsula at your own pace. You can expect to see an abundance of wildlife, including fur seals, and a multitude of sea birds – including the graceful albatross. You will then make your way back to the launch location to end your halfYour qualified guide will set you up with all the essentials — a map, VHF radio, backup phone, spare paddle, and safety flares — before running through a detailed safety briefing. day in the water.

This experience is part of the Responsible Range as holds a Qualmark Gold endorsement and was the very first Friend of the Sea sustainable dolphin and whale watching operator in New Zealand and the first kayak operator ever certified by Friend of the Sea.

Important information

  • This experience operates all year round, subject to availability
  • Weekend dates are particularly busy so they should be booked at least 48 hrs in advance
  • As a guide, please allow about 4 hours for your experience
  • Participants must be 14 years of age or older
  • You must know how to work a rudder and know deep-water rescue of a double enclosed sea kayak
  • You must know the basic strokes for sea kayaking
  • Swimming ability is essential
  • Solo options are not available
  • Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

The price quoted is for two people.

This experience is weather dependent.

It is recommend that you bring a hat, sunglasses, long sleeve thermal top, board shorts or quick dry long pants, water friendly sandals or trainers and a bottle of water. No Jeans!

You will need to sign a customer declaration prior to participating in the experience.

This experience is located at Kaikoura, 2.5 hours from Christchurch.

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The team were fantastic highly recommend

Hoppy 3 April 2016

These guys were off the chart with service and humour. Felt very safe great communication if you are in Kaikoura this trip is a must.

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