Top South Island Kayaking & Canoeing

Q: What are the best options for South Island Kayaking & Canoeing?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best South Island Kayaking & Canoeing are: Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton Remote Marine Reserve - Guided Kayaking - New Zealand Sunrise wildlife sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura Kayak & Pitt Head Nature Loop - Guided Kayak & Unguided Walk - New Zealand

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

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly South Island Kayaking & Canoeing are: Split Apple Paddle Guided Kayak - Nelson Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton The Family Cruiser Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve Guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which South Island Kayaking & Canoeing have Instant Confirmation?

South Island Kayaking & Canoeing with Instant Confirmation include: Split Apple Paddle Guided Kayak - Nelson Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton 1 Day Freedom Rental Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve Guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: Which South Island Kayaking & Canoeing have Free Cancellation?

South Island Kayaking & Canoeing with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include: Split Apple Paddle Guided Kayak - Nelson Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton The Family Cruiser 1 Day Freedom Rental Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

Q: I need a ride! Which South Island Kayaking & Canoeing have Hotel Pickup?

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

Q: Got any more South Island trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked South Island Tours. Top 10 South Island 2026 Senior-friendly tours South Island The best tours and activities for culture lovers in South Island Top Day Trips from South Island Things to do in South Island this summer View all South Island Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in South Island?

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

Split Apple Paddle Guided Kayak - Nelson

Share a landscape full of stories. No experience required. Your guide supplies all the gear and information you need. …More

Nelson, New Zealand

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Split Apple Paddle Guided Kayak - Nelson

Share a landscape full of stories. No experience required. Your guide supplies all the gear and information you need....

3 hours 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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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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Freedom kayaking Abel Tasman gives you the independence to see the wonders of the coastline at your own pace. Kahu Kayaks will equip you with …More

Marahau, New Zealand

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1 Day Freedom Rental

Freedom kayaking Abel Tasman gives you the independence to see the wonders of the coastline at your own pace. Kahu Kayaks will equip you with...

1 day Free Cancellation

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$68

Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

The half day guided sea kayak trip is an ideal opportunity to fit a little kayaking adventure into a busy day – or for those …More

Picton, New Zealand

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Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

The half day guided sea kayak trip is an ideal opportunity to fit a little kayaking adventure into a busy day – or for those...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$71

Full-Day Freedom Kayak Rental in New Zealand

Explore the 12 golden beaches of the Astrolabe area. Experience a day kayaking unguided in the Abel Tasman National Park. You can kayak out and …More

Marahau, New Zealand

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Full-Day Freedom Kayak Rental in New Zealand

Explore the 12 golden beaches of the Astrolabe area. Experience a day kayaking unguided in the Abel Tasman National Park. You can kayak out and...

1 day Free Cancellation

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$71

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

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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

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Guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

Our Guided Kayak Safari is a great way to spend your time in amazing Akaroa! This is a once in a lifetime chance to paddle …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

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Guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

Our Guided Kayak Safari is a great way to spend your time in amazing Akaroa! This is a once in a lifetime chance to paddle...

2 to 3 hours

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$78

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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You’re going to love how easy it is to kayak in and around the beautiful Kaikōura Peninsula using the Hobie Mirage Drive Pedal. We have …More

Kaikoura, New Zealand

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Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura

You’re going to love how easy it is to kayak in and around the beautiful Kaikōura Peninsula using the Hobie Mirage Drive Pedal. We have...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option

Come and enjoy a kayaking tour to a wildlife sanctuary not able to be accessed by the general public. Unless you have a kayak in …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option

Come and enjoy a kayaking tour to a wildlife sanctuary not able to be accessed by the general public. Unless you have a kayak in...

4 hours 30 minutes 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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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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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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Kaikoura's Original Kayak Operator - Est 1998 Celebrating 27 years of operation! 100% guaranteed to view Fur Seals on all tours. Family Friendly - operating …More

Kaikoura, New Zealand

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Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

Kaikoura's Original Kayak Operator - Est 1998 Celebrating 27 years of operation! 100% guaranteed to view Fur Seals on all tours. Family Friendly - operating...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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This is the original and our most environmentally friendly guided day trip in the park. Start kayaking from Marahau gliding through the tranquil waters of …More

Marahau, New Zealand

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Lock, Stock & 2 Smoking Paddles

This is the original and our most environmentally friendly guided day trip in the park. Start kayaking from Marahau gliding through the tranquil waters of...

1 day Free Cancellation

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