Kayak & Canoe Tours
Nature & Wildlife
Family-friendly Tours
Half-Day Tours
Self-Drive Access
A suitable 4WD vehicle is required to reach the kayaking departure point. The access road is steep, narrow and unsealed, with sections close to the edge that may feel like a single-lane track.
This option is suitable only for confident drivers who are comfortable on challenging gravel roads. Travellers without a suitable vehicle should book the Pōhatu Scenic Sea-Kayaking Safari with return 4WD transport from Akaroa.
Highlights
- Paddle beneath the outer coast’s volcanic cliffs
- Travel around reefs, rock stacks and sheltered sea caves
- See Flea Bay Island and its natural arch when conditions allow
- Watch for fur seals, seabirds, kororā and Hector’s dolphins
- Experience the coastline with a knowledgeable local guide
- Fully guided sea-kayaking experience
- Qualified and experienced kayak guide
- Life jacket and dry jacket, Spray deck, dry bag for a camera or small personal items
- Safety briefing and paddling instruction
- Duration: Approximately 3-4 hours, including driving time
- Meeting location: 8 Rue Balguerie, unit 3, Akaroa, South Island 7520
- Vehicle required: Suitable 4WD vehicle
- Departure: Approximately 12.45 pm
- Return: Approximately 4.45 pm
- Minimum age: 6 years
- Experience level: No previous kayaking experience required
- Conditions: Operates in settled and safe sea conditions
- Adult: 16 Years +
- Children: 6-15 Years Old
- Minimum age: 6 years
- More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund**
- Within 24 hours: No refund
Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.
Sea kayaking at Pōhatu/Flea Bay comes with risks and can be dangerous. The outer-coast of Akaroa harbor is characterized by: remoteness, rapidly changing and sometimes extreme weather and water conditions, cold water and limited kayak landing sites.
Detailed risk management and strict safety procedures are observed, however, there still remains an element of risk. Pōhatu Penguins/Plunge NZ Ltd cannot absolutely guarantee participants’ safety. Pōhatu Penguins/Plunge NZ Ltd accepts its legal responsibilities but cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss, theft or damage of/to your equipment outside legal responsibilities.
For these reasons, clients must properly understand English and, listen carefully to and follow guides’ instructions and adhere to safety requirements.
