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Discover the hidden gems and amazing sealife of Pohatu Marine Reserve by Sea Kayak!
Discover the hidden gems and amazing sealife of Pohatu Marine Reserve by Sea Kayak!
Highlights
- Exciting sea kayak tour with expert local guide
- Spot an array of sealife which could include penguins, seals and more!
- See amazing coastline scenery from a unique perspective
- Discover the impressive island arch of Flea Bay Island
- No experience required - all training and equipment provided
- Awarded Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence since 2014!
Get amongst the great outdoors as you take an exciting Sea Kayaking guided tour around the rugged coast of Pohatu Marine Reserve.
With its towering cliffs, stunning reefs, deep-sea caves and diverse wildlife, there's so much to be explored!
Your wildlife adventure is led by an expert guide who will show you the best locations and points of interest while providing interesting commentary along the way.
Get right up close to unique wildlife which could include penguins, seals, an array of seabirds, and possibly the worlds smallest dolphin! In settled conditions, Flea Bay Island also makes for an impressive attraction with its amazing island arch.
Perfect for all ages and absolutely no kayaking experience necessary, add this to the list for your next outdoor adventure!
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$73.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$47.00
- Adult$135.00
- Child$85.00
- Adult$135.00
- Child$85.00
- Adult$108.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$68.00
- Adult$73.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$47.00
- Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
- Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$47.00
- Adult$73.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$47.00
- Adult$135.00
- Child$85.00
- Adult$135.00
- Child$85.00
- Adult$108.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$68.00
- Adult$73.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$47.00
- Adult - 4WD$68.00
- Child - 4WD$85.00
- Adult - 4WD$135.00
- Child - 4WD$85.00
- Adult - 4WD$135.00
- Child - 4WD$85.00
- Adult - 4WD$100.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 4WD$68.00
- Adult - 4WD$68.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 4WD$47.00
- Adult - 4WD$88.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 4WD$60.00
- Adult - 4WD$88.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 4WD$47.00
- Adult - 4WD$68.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 4WD$85.00
- Adult - 4WD$135.00
- Child - 4WD$85.00
- Adult - 4WD$135.00
- Child - 4WD$85.00
- Adult - 4WD$100.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 4WD$68.00
- Adult - 4WD$68.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 4WD$47.00
- Adult - 4WD$88.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 4WD$60.00
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyCustomers loved the knowledgeable and friendly guides (6 people said this).
- emergencyMany praised the abundance of wildlife, including seals, penguins, and dolphins (5 people said this).
- emergencyThe kayaking experience was described as fun and well-organized (4 people said this).
- emergencyReviewers appreciated the commitment to local conservation efforts (3 people said this).
- emergencyThe weather was noted to be perfect for kayaking, even on cloudy days (2 people said this).
- emergencyOverall, the experience was deemed memorable and inspiring (3 people said this).
- star_shineDon’t hesitate to book, it’s totally worth it!
Keep an eye out for dolphins, they might swim alongside you!
Showing all 44 authenticated Bookme reviews
yulingziz from Australia wrote on 05 January 2026
Great activity
Our guide Joey she is amazing and passionate and we saw lots of wildlife, including the smallest dolphins, which is not guaranteed (depending on your luck). Thank you Joey!
Manon Boursier from French Southern Territories wrote on 25 November 2025
Don’t hesitate, just go! It’s so cool
Thank you Benoit and your team for this day, this experience, and all the explanations. By the way, you contribute to taking care of the penguins. If the weather it’s not ok they will tell you so go ahead 🤗
howell from Taiwan wrote on 22 August 2025
Awesome experience with Sea-kayaking
The tour was fun, the guide was clear and interesting, and the equipment was safe and well-prepared. Highly recommended!
hannahp11 from New Zealand wrote on 15 April 2025
A great experience!
We had a great morning on the Kayak tour. Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. We saw lots of seals, birdlife and penguins. A really great tour.
From Sea-kayaking Safari - Pohatu Penguins
Hi Hannah, Thank you for your great feedback and having joined us on our Early bird kayaking safari. Always happy to share our part of New Zealand, so glad to hear you had fun. Kindly, Kevin.
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Regina from New Zealand wrote on 08 January 2026
Must-do family experience in Akaroa
A wonderful family experience in Akaroa! The sea kayaking was a good adventure, with beautiful views and friendly, knowledgeable guides who made us feel safe and welcome. Seeing the fur seals and pōhatu (little blue penguins) in their natural habitat was truly special, especially for the kids. Well organised, relaxed, and very respectful of wildlife. Highly recommended for families visiting Akaroa 🛶🐧