Kaikoura Kayaks

20/06/2026

Kaikōura is a global hotspot for seabirds, hosting up to 14 species of albatross—including wandering, southern royal, and Salvin’s albatross. Because a deep ocean trench sits just offshore, these majestic birds can be viewed remarkably close to the coast!

14/06/2026

A rare occasion out at sea—both bosses hit the water with guide Maz and an incredible crew from the USA, New Zealand, Scotland, Malaysia, and Kaikōura. Sunshine, seals, petrels, and a humpback made it a day to remember. 🐋☀️🌊

06/06/2026

03/06/2026

It’s hard to keep steady hands when you are surprised by three humpback whales🐳

01/06/2026

Caught on camera during our kayak tour: A s**g feasting on a sea perch- “Not every kayaking trip comes with a live fishing demonstration.” However a fantastic reminder of the incredible wildlife encounters that make every trip unique, thanks Emma:) 😍

30/05/2026

We are stoked to sponsor Aslin’s internship supporting The Great Kaikōura Whale Count

Meet the Interns Part 2!

Ashlin is currently a masters student at the University of Canterbury, researching our very own NZ Fur Seals 🦭

She joins us as an intern for GKWC2026 hoping to gain more experience in marine mammal research, this time with whales! 🐋 🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋

Ashlin is originally from Greymouth NZ but has spent time in Dunedin where she did her undergraduate studies at the University of Otago in Ecology & Marine Science, before moving to Christchurch to start her postgraduate studies in Ecology at UC.

Kaikoura Kayaks are proud sponsors of The Great Kaikōura Whale Count 2026 and Ashlin's 6-week internship 🐳!!

21/05/2026

🌊🐋 She's on her way!!! Get ready for the Wave of Whales, with events kicking off from Sunday 31 May at the Kaikōura Museum! Take a look at the incredible line-up of events below, featuring artwork by the talented Constanza Victoria Ried Reyes 🌈🐋

Want to be part of the action? Sign up for Whale Spotter shifts by emailing [email protected]

🐋 Shift times:
• 10am – 12 noon
• 12 noon – 2pm
• 2pm – 4pm

They are aiming to have Whale Spotters out every day throughout June, weather permitting, so when you email, please let them know which dates and shift times you’d like to join them for.

Everyone is welcome 🫶🌊

19/05/2026

Two days in a row we have been blessed with humpbacks - today on both tours

18/05/2026

She's Coming !!! 🐋🌊 Get ready for the Wave of Whales with events beginning Sunday 31 May at the Kaikoura Museum. Check out the fabulous line-up of events below, artwork by the fabulous Constanza Victoria Ried Reyes 🌊🌈

Sign up for shifts as a Whale Spotter by emailing us at gkwc2026 .com. Shifts run 10 am - 12 noon, noon - 2 pm and 2 - 4 pm 🐋🌈

We aim to have spotters spotting on every day in June that weather permits, so when you email, please let us know the dates and the shifts you will join us for.

All welcome 🫶
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