Top New Zealand Kayaking & Canoeing

Q: What are the best options for New Zealand Kayaking & Canoeing?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best New Zealand Kayaking & Canoeing are: Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour The Maori Carvings Half Day Kayak Glow Worm Kayak Tour Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for New Zealand Kayaking & Canoeing Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New Zealand Kayaking & Canoeing are: Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura Small-Group Kayak Adventure in Franz Josef Glacier Glow Worm Kayak Tour Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which New Zealand Kayaking & Canoeing have Instant Confirmation?

New Zealand Kayaking & Canoeing with Instant Confirmation include: Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura Small-Group Kayak Adventure in Franz Josef Glacier Glow Worm Kayak Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: Which New Zealand Kayaking & Canoeing have Free Cancellation?

New Zealand Kayaking & Canoeing with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include: Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura Small-Group Kayak Adventure in Franz Josef Glacier View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

Q: I need a ride! Which New Zealand Kayaking & Canoeing have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New Zealand Kayaking & Canoeing include Hotel Pickup: Lake Rotoiti Guided Hot Pools Kayak Trip 8hr Sea Kayak Tour Lyttelton/Christchurch Lunch, guide, transport 3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Kayak & Walk - Nelson View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New Zealand?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in New Zealand are: New Zealand Luxury & Special Occasions New Zealand Luxury Tours New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing New Zealand Outdoor Activities New Zealand Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in New Zealand →

* Small groups and personal service * We are the only kayak company able to land at Cathedral Cove * Friendly guides and modern kayaking …More

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Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour

* Small groups and personal service * We are the only kayak company able to land at Cathedral Cove * Friendly guides and modern kayaking...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro

This is a once in a life-time experience and different from any other Glowworm Tour you'll go on! Our adventure begins late afternoon / early …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

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Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro

This is a once in a life-time experience and different from any other Glowworm Tour you'll go on! Our adventure begins late afternoon / early...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Kaikōura’s Original Kayak Operator – Est. 1998 Celebrating 28 years on the water! Exclusive access -New Zealand’s only sea kayak operator with a marine mammal …More

Kaikoura, New Zealand

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Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

Kaikōura’s Original Kayak Operator – Est. 1998 Celebrating 28 years on the water! Exclusive access -New Zealand’s only sea kayak operator with a marine mammal...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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This tour offers 2 different kayaking options for you to choose from: Seal Kayak tour and the Sunset Kayak Tour. It is the first kayak …More

Kaikoura, New Zealand

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Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura

This tour offers 2 different kayaking options for you to choose from: Seal Kayak tour and the Sunset Kayak Tour. It is the first kayak...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Small-Group Kayak Adventure in Franz Josef Glacier

A unique kayak adventure, only minutes from Franz Josef Glacier! Set out across Lake Mapourika's mirror-like water and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Southern …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

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Small-Group Kayak Adventure in Franz Josef Glacier

A unique kayak adventure, only minutes from Franz Josef Glacier! Set out across Lake Mapourika's mirror-like water and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Southern...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Come and explore the Rotorua Lakes on a truly unique and magical kayaking experience. This amazing evening adventure takes you along the lake shorelines in …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

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Glow Worm Kayak Tour

Come and explore the Rotorua Lakes on a truly unique and magical kayaking experience. This amazing evening adventure takes you along the lake shorelines in...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

Discover the untamed beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mount Aspiring National Park on this full-day Dart River 'funyak' (inflatable canoe) and jet boat tour …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

Discover the untamed beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mount Aspiring National Park on this full-day Dart River 'funyak' (inflatable canoe) and jet boat tour...

8 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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Mount Maunganui and Tauranga are the central areas for this kayak tour - it uses double kayaks on the calm sheltered waters of Lake McLaren. …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

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Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Mount Maunganui and Tauranga are the central areas for this kayak tour - it uses double kayaks on the calm sheltered waters of Lake McLaren....

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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Join our friendly kayak guides as they share their enthusiasm for this stunning stretch of coast. From Marahau head south on a relaxing exploration of …More

Marahau, New Zealand

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The Family Cruiser

Join our friendly kayak guides as they share their enthusiasm for this stunning stretch of coast. From Marahau head south on a relaxing exploration of...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters

Hop aboard Vigilant and enjoy a beautiful day sailing in the Bay of Islands. We only take 10 passengers, the small group allows you to lounge …More

Bay of Islands, New Zealand

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Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters

Hop aboard Vigilant and enjoy a beautiful day sailing in the Bay of Islands. We only take 10 passengers, the small group allows you to lounge...

5 hours 30 minutes

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$118

Sunset kayak tour to Rangitoto Island | Auckland

Kayak to the land mark of the Auckland region while the sun is slowly setting over Auckland and the Waitakere Ranges. We pull our kayaks …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Sunset kayak tour to Rangitoto Island | Auckland

Kayak to the land mark of the Auckland region while the sun is slowly setting over Auckland and the Waitakere Ranges. We pull our kayaks...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Glide your kayak over Lake Taupo's crystal clear waters as you paddle to the awe-inspiring Maori Rock Carvings on this 4-hour guided tour. Soak in …More

Taupo, New Zealand

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The Maori Carvings Half Day Kayak

Glide your kayak over Lake Taupo's crystal clear waters as you paddle to the awe-inspiring Maori Rock Carvings on this 4-hour guided tour. Soak in...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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2-Hour Waikato River Guided Kayak Trip from Taupo

One of Taupō’s best kept secrets… the sheer beauty and tranquillity found on the crystal-clear waters of the Waikato River will take your breath away. …More

Taupo, New Zealand

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2-Hour Waikato River Guided Kayak Trip from Taupo

One of Taupō’s best kept secrets… the sheer beauty and tranquillity found on the crystal-clear waters of the Waikato River will take your breath away....

2 hours Free Cancellation

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The Hobbit Barrel Run Rafting Tour on the Pelorus River

Paddle down New Zealands most beautiful river. Join our experienced, friendly guides on an eye-opening, fun adventure paddling down the scenic Pelorus river. Includes short …More

Havelock, New Zealand

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The Hobbit Barrel Run Rafting Tour on the Pelorus River

Paddle down New Zealands most beautiful river. Join our experienced, friendly guides on an eye-opening, fun adventure paddling down the scenic Pelorus river. Includes short...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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Spend half a day exploring the southern Abel Tasman by kayak, and half a day exploring the great walk coastal track between Observation and Marahau. …More

Marahau, New Zealand

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Kayak & Walk

Spend half a day exploring the southern Abel Tasman by kayak, and half a day exploring the great walk coastal track between Observation and Marahau....

1 day Free Cancellation

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Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton

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 …More

Picton, New Zealand

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Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton

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...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$68

Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

Join one of the best kayak adventures in New Zealand, jump into a safe stable NZ made sea kayak and follow our local guides as …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

4.9 (158)

Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

Join one of the best kayak adventures in New Zealand, jump into a safe stable NZ made sea kayak and follow our local guides as...

2 to 3 hours

4.9 (158)

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Small Group Lake Mapourika Kayak & Hike in Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

Explore all that Lake Mapourika has to offer in this half day guided Kayak & Walk excursion - just minutes away from Franz Josef Glacier! …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

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Small Group Lake Mapourika Kayak & Hike in Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

Explore all that Lake Mapourika has to offer in this half day guided Kayak & Walk excursion - just minutes away from Franz Josef Glacier!...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Sunrise wildlife sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

Akaroa guided kayak safari provide a premium 3 hour guided sea kayak safari with a local nature/sea kayak guide through's pristine marine reserve and harbour. …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

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Sunrise wildlife sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

Akaroa guided kayak safari provide a premium 3 hour guided sea kayak safari with a local nature/sea kayak guide through's pristine marine reserve and harbour....

3 hours

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$89