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Akaroa Guided Kayak Safari

Rue Grehan, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand
0211 564 591
Ranked #3 of 17 tours in Akaroa
5.0 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Adventurers get set... it's time to reach for the stars, slap on your life jacket, throw on some sunscreen and rekindle that pioneering spirit. We...... more » Owner description: Adventurers get set... it's time to reach for the stars, slap on your life jacket, throw on some sunscreen and rekindle that pioneering spirit. We have a wicked summer deal to get you out on the water and up close with Nature & Wildlife - it's time to go sea kayaking in Akaroa & get that adventure you have been waiting for!Sea kayak in our amazing natural environment, take in our breathtaking Volcanic basin vistas, and soak up our French village by the sea. Akaroa, only 80 minuets from Christchurch, New Zealand, is where we are based.Your trip takes in a remote beach where you can relax or swim, enjoy refreshments & explore remote bays & inlets. We make it easy for you to experience this amazing sea adventure as no experience is needed, it's a breeze & great family fun « less
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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We had an absolutely .brilliant time on the trip. The weather was absolutely perfect - clear blue skies, no wind and warm. Loved the views and the chance to see beautiful Akaroa from the water. Thanks Brent for being the perfect guide/host. There was no pressure and although our trip was only supposed to be 2 hours, we were on... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

We had a perfect time, kayaking with the dolphins around on this beautiful place. Brent is really nice and explained everything very well so it's a pleasure to kayak with him, specially in Akaroa which is a really amazing place, so beautiful! More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

My partner and I had a great time. Love Akaroa and it's scenery. Thank you! More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

We did the 7:30 am tour and it was so great. The town was quite, the sun was just coming up over the mountains, and the water was so calm. We saw dolphins, and even a few penguins, but what I loved the most was the colour and closeness to the water. It was a great way to finish our... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

No regrets that we didn't see dolphins - you can't book the weather or the mammals - but the host can make or break the experience. Brent was fantastic. I've been to Akaroa many times but never enjoyed the views so much. As a first timer to kayaking, Brent put me totally at ease and I was relaxed paddling around... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

This is my second experience sea kayaking, and it was truely a wonderful experience. Brent was knowledgable, friendly and an knowledgeable and amazing guide. I would seriously love to do it again, and would strongly recommend anyone to give it a go. More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

We were lucky enought to have a hot sunny day with no wind, making the kayaking easier on the arms. Brent was a fantastic guide with a great sense of humour making our time very enjoyable. The only downside was not seeing any dolphons, but apart from that was a great day More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

We had an excellent time kayaking with Brent as our guide. We saw a lot of dolphins, birds and even a blue penguin. We were on a cruise and Brent customize the time to meet us when our ship arrived in port. We all enjoyed are morning. Brent was very good and efficient providing instructions and was an all around... More

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Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

My Husband & I did a morning Safari on Jan. 12/12. Brent gave us detailed instructions prior to getting in the water. We had never sea kayaked and felt very comfortable. Within minutes we sighted Hector Dolphins which were small compared to bottle nose dolphins. They kept swimming around our kayaks, providing us with great entertainment! We saw multiple pods,... More

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Sarnia, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Thanks Brent for a great day. He's very knowledgeable about your surroundings and the present conditions, so you can feel very safe. You get safety instructions before you leave shore. We had a fabulous day, the scenery was amazing, and some things you can only appreciate from the water. If you'd like a good workout, and coffee and snacks on... More

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