The short distances between paddling locations allow for a variety of sea kayaking experiences, giving you the opportunity to experience unparalleled freshwater kayaking on our pristine lakes and even multi-day coastal trips. It is simply impossible to list all the possible sea kayaking tours, so we have compiled a short list of our favorites. If you’d like to learn more about sea kayaking options in New Zealand, get in touch.
Coromandel Peninsula
The Coromandel Peninsula is known for its spectacular scenery, long sandy beaches and friendly resort towns with unique attractions for visitors. The Coromandel is a popular vacation destination for both New Zealanders and tourists from all over the world.
Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands is famous for some of the most beautiful landscapes in New Zealand. The Bay of Islands Marine Park consists of 144 islands, secluded coves, and a large number of marine life such as marlin, whales, penguins, dolphins, and puffins.
The moody sound
The virgin forest, sheer cliffs, and rushing waterfalls are a breathtaking sight. The local inhabitants include aphalas, New Zealand fur seals and Fjordland crested penguins
Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman National Park is known for its pristine golden sand beaches forming a point from Tasman Bay to Golden Bay at the top of New Zealand’s South Island – Nelson, New Zealand. It is the smallest national park in New Zealand, but unique in the world as a coastal recreation area for New Zealand hiking and walking. With its mild and sunny climate, curving golden sand beaches, large, quiet lagoons and forested hills on the edge of turquoise seas, Abel Tasman National Park is a pocket of paradise on the coast. In the upper part of the South Island, Nelson and Golden Bay are fast becoming areas of tourist interest for cultural and crafts, ceramics, and unique scenic beauty.