Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Kaikoura, South Island

One of the best places in the world to encounter dolphins in the wild! We operate on the dolphins' terms. Swim with the dolphins in their natural environment or watch their acrobatic displays form the comfort of the boat.

Kaikoura Marine Tours provides small personal Eco Tours (max 8 people) that are fun, informative and educational. The Eco Tour focus is on Kaikoura’s marine ecosystem and specifically seals, seabirds, and fish. The tour includes seal and albatross viewing as well as a 45 minute ‘fish for your dinner’. This is a fantastic tour for families and the environmentally aware traveller.

Seamist Fishing. Catch your own fish at Kaikoura! Seamist Fishing Charters operate Full & Half day fishing charters from Kaikoura located on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. All the gear you need is supplied and any fish you catch will be filleted and bagged for you ready to take home. Trips from 4 - 7 hours, starting from $140 per person.

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.

Kaikoura Fishing Tours! Crayfishing and Fishing ,Come And Experience The Fun Of Fishing While Taking In The Breath Taking Views Of The Kaikoura Seaward Mountains. And If You Are Lucky You Can Catch A Glimpse Of The Mighty Humpback Whale Or The Playful Dusky Dolphins,book Today You Will Not Be Disappointed. Crayfishing and Fishing take home what you catch or take to the restaurant and they will prepare for you ,all catch is filleted if requested The vessel is the biggest fastest charter vessel in kaikoura and most stable . all gear and training is supplied ,catch your own dinner ,

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Animal lovers enjoy spending time with our majestic Llama. They are fascinating animals to spend time with. Wonderfully intelligent, but with a shrewd cleverness. We offer two lengths of trek: 1 hour or half-day: HALF-DAY TREK (most popular) - Kaikoura Bay beach walk - spectacular snow-topped mountain views throughout, free entry to Fyffe House Museum, visit seal colony, free drink and cake, small groups, your own llama, dedicated tour guide. ONE-HOUR TASTER TREK (if short of time) - to the nearest river with abundant wildlife and preserved native woodland. Small groups, your own llama, and dedicated tour guide.

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

"THE ULTIMATE MARINE EXPERIENCE" Whale Watch® is New Zealand's only marine-based whale watching company offering visitors an exciting up-close encounter with the Giant Sperm Whale all year round. A 95% success rate means a guaranteed 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale. The Giant Sperm Whales share these waters with up to 14 other different species of whales and dolphins that migrate past at different times of the year. At times you may also see NZ Fur Seals, rare & endangered Hector’s Dolphins & a wide variety of marine birds including the wandering albatross. Designed for whale watching, the company operates a fleet of modern catamarans equipped with engines that minimise underwater noise &toilets that never pollute the sea. The main passenger cabin is enclosed and large outside decks offer great viewing and photo opportunities. Spacious air-conditioned interiors are fitted with comfortable seating while large plasma screens display award-winning marine wildlife animations.