The 10 Best Kayaking & Canoeing in Canterbury Region, South Island

Pohatu penguins is a family owned business that offers 4WD safaris trip to the Largest Little penguin colony on mainland New Zealand. Conservation based tours include: -Evening penguin tours -Scenic nature safaris (2 or 4 hours) -Sea-kayaking with seals and other wildlife -24 or 48 hour package including accommodation in the middle of the penguin colony

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 & experience that 100% pure NZ adventure you have been waiting for!Sea kayak in our amazing marine reserve, 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 includes a remote beach where you can relax or swim, enjoy refreshments & explore remote bays & inlets. We make it easy for you to experience one of our famous safaris as no experience is needed, just a sense of adventure and basic level of fitness and co-ordination. Our safaris have been voted number 1 shore excursion activity on the NZ cruise loop!

Celebrating over 20 Years of Service! KAIKOURA'S ORIGINAL KAYAK OPERATOR - Est -1998. 100% Seal viewing - meet the locals of the marine kind in a real Sea Kayak with us today. Curious NZ Fur Seals, Blue Penguins and Dusky Dolphins are only a few paddle strokes away and our local Kiwi Guides would love to introduce you to them around the Kaikoura Peninsula. Stay warm and dry in our enclosed stable sea kayaks with all equipment provided including GORE-TEX dry pants in winter, wet shoes for your feet and dry bags for camera's. Our wildlife "Seal Kayaking" tours offer a safe, enjoyable, interactive experience, with little effort and a whole lot of good fun. No experience needed, suitable for all ages and abilities. Families welcome. If you want to tick off a real Kayaking experience from your bucket list with the help of our qualified Guides amongst a multitude of marine life in New Zealand, come paddling with us! (: The only Kaikoura kayak operator permitted to view dolhpins.

JET Hanmer Spring’s spectacular Waiau Gorge, for an unforgettable experience in a beautiful environment. Manoeuvre with classic jet boat power 30kms along the Waiau River, under the historic bridge and between deep canyon walls. BUNGY from the historic 135 year old Waiau Ferry bridge for an adrenaline-charged 35-metre free fall to the river canyon below! RAFT an alpine river and marvel at the twist rock, water holes, pink marble and faultline. Take off on a QUAD BIKE tour - challenge the terrain, river bed creek crossings, mud and Hanmer Springs farmland trails. CANOE your way down the scenic Waiau River on a fully-guided full-day trip - great fun for the whole family with lunch and return Jet ride included. You can also enjoy Paintball and Clay Bird Shooting in this wonderful natural environment. Groups, team building and conferences are also catered for. With a host of exciting and fun activities, this is an adventure for the whole family to enjoy! Open daily 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Seal Kayak Kaikoura is the first kayak tour of its sort in New Zealand, which allows you to either pedal or paddle. Its easy! 100% success rate of viewing NZ Fur Seals. There is also a lot of other marine life to view - the Blue penguin, Albatross and plenty more. Enjoy the fun and friendly fur seals playing around and under your hands-free Pedal Kayak. Take photos/selfies with ease. Families welcome, small group

NZ Adventure Travel & Tour Operator that specialise in; White Water River Rafting, Hunting & Fishing Tours in the South Island of New Zealand. Classic NZ back-country & wilderness tours encompassing some of the best of New Zealands unspoiled scenery and giving you an access pass to NZ’s most remote scenery and native species.

We are New Zealands First and Only guided night time Paddleboard operation. Out LED light kits illuminate the sea floor while cruising serenely around thr beautiful shore of Akaroa. We also provide lessons to those wanting to learn proper paddling technique. Check out our website for morr information and to make a booking.

Explore the tidal and winding Kaiapoi and Cam rivers. From the centre of the historic river town of Kaiapoi, just north of Christchurch, row or paddle up stream towards Silverstream or Pineacres for up to 3.5 km. Suitable for all ages for a family and friends outing or a solo explore. Bouyancy aids are provided for all.

We offer a small range of quality guided kayaking tours in double sea kayaks down Christchurch's fantastic Avon River. Tours suit anyone from a beginner kayaker wanting to try something new, to an explorer wanting to experience the journey to the sea. Your guide who is full of information and stories will make your trip one of a kind. No experience necessary and kayak equipment provided.

I'm Ben, live in Twizel New Zealand. Born in Penang Malaysia. I enjoy fishing and outdoor activities