Kayaking & Canoeing in South Island
Top 10 Best South Island Kayaking & Canoeing
Found 45 Kayaking & Canoeing activities in South Island. Sort by Popularity.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 from Queenstown! Travel by coach to Glenorchy, where your adven... More
Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown
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Superb371 reviews4.8
Discover the untamed beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mount Aspiring National Park on this....
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 tour in New Zealand to offer hands free kayaking. Now with the largest human muscle group in pl... More
Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura
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Superb443 reviews5
This tour offers 2 different kayaking options for you to choose from: Seal Kayak tour and the Sunset....
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 end of the Queen Charlotte Sound with its sheltered coves, beautiful beaches, azure blue w... More
Likely to Sell Out Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton
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Superb164 reviews4.9
Experience the beauty and seclusion of the Marlborough Sounds on this 4 hour half day guided sea kay....
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 native bush walk informing about native plants, includi... More
Likely to Sell Out The Hobbit Barrel Run Rafting Tour on the Pelorus River
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Superb171 reviews4.9
Paddle down New Zealands most beautiful river. Join our experienced, friendly guides on an eye-open....
Māori Waka Experience in Christchurch - 75 minutes
Waka on Avon delivers a must-do cultural experience in Christchurch. This guided waka journey places you at the heart of Māori tradition as you paddle a handcrafted waka along the Ōtākaro (Avon) River. Led by expert kaiārahi (... More
Likely to Sell Out Māori Waka Experience in Christchurch - 75 minutes
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Superb22 reviews5
Waka on Avon delivers a must-do cultural experience in Christchurch. This guided waka journey places....
Small-Group Kayak Adventure from 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 Alps and Glaciers. Lake Mapourika was created by the mighty ... More
Likely to Sell Out Small-Group Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier
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Superb410 reviews4.9
A unique kayak adventure, only minutes from Franz Josef Glacier! Set out across Lake Mapourika's mir....
The Two Gods - Guided Kayak & Unguided Walk - New Zealand
This is a fantastic kayak and walk combo in the middle section of the park. Tailoring the start and finish kayaking points around the tide timetable means on any given departure your experience the best part of the park and are ab... More
Likely to Sell Out The Two Gods - Guided Kayak & Unguided Walk - New Zealand
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Superb2 reviews5
This is a fantastic kayak and walk combo in the middle section of the park. Tailoring the start and ....
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 permit to view NZ Fur Seals, Dolphins, and Whales. NZ’s firs... More
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Likely to Sell Out Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura
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Superb498 reviews4.8
Kaikōura’s Original Kayak Operator – Est. 1998 Celebrating 28 years on the water! Exclusive ac....
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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 year round. New Zealand's only Sea Kayak operator that holds a marine mam... More
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Likely to Sell Out Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura
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Superb91 reviews4.8
Kaikoura's Original Kayak Operator - Est 1998 Celebrating 27 years of operation! 100% guaranteed to ....
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Remote Marine Reserve - Guided Kayaking - New Zealand
Our best one day kayak trip using the tide to explore the best of the park on any given day. Abel Tasman Kayaks is one of only three operators authorised to undertake marine mammal viewing from sea kayaks at Tonga.... More
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Likely to Sell Out Remote Marine Reserve - Guided Kayaking - New Zealand
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Superb18 reviews4.8
Our best one day kayak trip using the tide to explore the best of the park on any given day. Abel ....
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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. This is the original Abel Tasman Kayaks, kayak and walk tour. This area has the h... More
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Likely to Sell Out Kayak & Walk
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Superb167 reviews4.8
Spend half a day exploring the southern Abel Tasman by kayak, and half a day exploring the great wal....
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Seal Sanctuary Tour - Guided Kayaking - New Zealand
Morning trip exploring Adele Island and the Seal Colony.Taking you further travel one way by kayak and one way by water taxi. This combination provides ample time to explore the many beaches and islands in the Astrolabe region.... More
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Likely to Sell Out Seal Sanctuary Tour - Guided Kayaking - New Zealand
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Superb10 reviews4.8
Morning trip exploring Adele Island and the Seal Colony.Taking you further travel one way by kayak a....
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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 a 100% success rate of viewing the New Zealand Fur Seal. There is also a lot of other marin... More
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Likely to Sell Out Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura
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Superb54 reviews4.9
You’re going to love how easy it is to kayak in and around the beautiful Kaikōura Peninsula using....
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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 just wanting a taste of sea kayaking. Our priority is to get you out on the water, allowing maximum ti... More
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Likely to Sell Out Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton
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Superb38 reviews4.8
The half day guided sea kayak trip is an ideal opportunity to fit a little kayaking adventure into a....
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Māori Waka Experience in Christchurch - 45 minutes
Begin with an official mihi whakatau, a traditional Maori welcome rarely experienced by visitors to Christchurch. Hosted by local Māori guides, you will be welcomed onto the peaceful waters of the Otakaro Avon River. Step aboard... More
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Likely to Sell Out Māori Waka Experience in Christchurch - 45 minutes
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Superb2 reviews5
Begin with an official mihi whakatau, a traditional Maori welcome rarely experienced by visitors to ....
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Likely to Sell Out Split Apple Paddle Guided Kayak - Nelson
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Superb6 reviews5
Share a landscape full of stories. No experience required. Your guide supplies all the gear and info....
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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 your back pocket, you will not be able to access Pigeon Island. These Islands are fantastic places wi... More
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Likely to Sell Out Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option
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Superb23 reviews4.9
Come and enjoy a kayaking tour to a wildlife sanctuary not able to be accessed by the general public....
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4-hour Lake Mapourika Kayak and Hike adventure, with 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! Paddle across the calm, reflective waters and take in the panoramic views of NZ's tallest pe... More
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Likely to Sell Out 4-hour Lake Mapourika Kayak and Hike adventure, with Okarito Kiwi....
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Superb123 reviews4.9
Explore all that Lake Mapourika has to offer in this half day guided Kayak & Walk excursion - just m....
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Oarsome Marine Reserve Kayak Tour
So much to see in this spectacular one day guided adventure! On a high tide, explore the dreamy depths of Shag Harbour where you can get up close and personal with the resident NZ Fur Seal (kekeno). Kayak to Tonga Island and spot ... More
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Likely to Sell Out Oarsome Marine Reserve Kayak Tour
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Superb42 reviews5
So much to see in this spectacular one day guided adventure! On a high tide, explore the dreamy dept....
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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 through a marine reserve in an extinct volcano basin. Take in breath-taking scenery and witness amazing geo... More
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Likely to Sell Out Guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve
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Superb122 reviews4.9
Our Guided Kayak Safari is a great way to spend your time in amazing Akaroa! This is a once in a lif....
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