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Discover the best New Zealand kayaking trips with expert advice and unforgettable paddling adventures across the country's most spectacular waterways. Glide through the crystal-clear waters of Abel Tasman National Park, explore the dramatic fjords of Milford Sound, and paddle along pristine lakes, rivers, and rugged coastlines. Experience close encounters with marine mammals and native birdlife. Combine kayaking with hiking, wildlife viewing, and scenic cruises to experience New Zealand from a unique perspective. Find honest travel advice, the best kayaking destinations, and insider tips to help you choose the perfect adventure. Plan your New Zealand kayaking tour and discover why it's one of the world's premier destinations for paddling, wildlife, and outdoor exploration.
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Queenstown South Island New Zealand
from $13,475
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Active New Zealand Adventure

New Zealand Self-drive Tour - 18 Day Itinerary
  • Hike through Auckland's west coast
  • Take a cruise on Lake Taupo.
  • Hike in Tongariro National Park
  • Cross the stunning Banks Peninsula
  • Take part in a stargazing tour
  • Enjoy outdoor activities in Wanaka
  • Enjoy Dart River jet boat tour
  • Sail overnight in Doubtful Sound
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Auckland / Queenstown
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Hiking, Helicopter Tours, Fishing
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Moderate
Set out on an 18-day driving holiday in New Zealand from Auckland to Queenstown. Experience Lake Tekapo, Taupo, and the Tongariro alpine crossing. Sail Doubtful Sound overnight, enjoy a Wanaka AWD safari, hike the Routeburn Track, and elevate your journey with a Kepler Track heli-hike adventure.
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New Zealand landscape
from $6,530
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New Zealand Sounds and Steward Island

Bluff Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer
  • Visit Ulva Island forests
  • See Dusky Sound waterfalls
  • Experience Deas Cove hike
  • Rare seabird sightings
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Port of Bluff / Port of Bluff
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Variable
Explore New Zealand’s southern coast on a 9-day voyage aboard Coral Adventurer. Journey through Stewart Island, Dusky, Doubtful, and Milford Sounds. Hike forest tracks, kayak quiet inlets, spot rare wildlife, and enjoy expert-led shore excursions across remote Fiordland landscapes.
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Stewart Island
from $4,695
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Unseen Stewart Island: Pristine Wilderness and Wildlife Adventure

8 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer
  • Discover Halfmoon Bay
  • Enjoy the historic views
  • Visit Norwegian whaling station
  • Explore Port Pegasus
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Invercargill / Invercargill
Activities
Village Visits
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Variable
Board the luxurious 18-guest Heritage Explorer on an 8-day expedition cruise. Discover the unseen rawness of New Zealand's wildlife-rich Stewart Island/Rakiura and Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara. The magnificent Aurora Australis is awe-inspiring as it spectacularly adorns the southern skies.
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from $3,295
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Undiscovered Dusky Sound: Cruising Remote Fiordland

Supper Cove Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer
  • View scenic helicopter transfers
  • See Cooper, Long, & Indian Islands
  • Explore Fiordland's Dusky Sound
  • Spot wildlife and more
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Te Anau / Te Anau
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Variable
Join this 5-day exploration cruise of the Undiscovered Dusky Sound from Supper Cove and back aboard Heritage Explorer. Start and conclude your trip with a scenic helicopter flight between Te Anau and Supper Cove. Discover the primordial majesty of Fiordland on an unforgettable voyage cruising Acheron Passage, Breaksea, and Dusky Sounds.
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A Weddell seal watches the ship cruise by
from $39,180
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Antarctica's Ross Sea: Majestic Ice & Wildlife

Roundtrip Christchurch - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Explore Timaru coastal scenery
  • Navigate Ross Sea ice shelves
  • View Beaufort Adelie penguins
  • Visit historic Terra Nova Hut
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Christchurch / Christchurch
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Join a 24-day Antarctic cruise on the Scenic Eclipse II, exploring the Ross Sea and iconic landmarks like Ross Island and Mount Erebus. Witness unique wildlife, including emperor and Adelie penguins, before returning to Timaru.
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from $45,895
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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Dunedin - Ushuaia - 34 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Dunedin’s vibrant culture
  • Follow in footsteps of explorers
  • Discover Ross Sea’s wildlife
  • Spot Macquarie Island’s wildlife
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Dunedin / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 34-day expedition from Dunedin to Ushuaia aboard the Greg Mortimer, exploring the wonders of Antarctica. Follow in the footsteps of historic explorers while experiencing the stunning landscapes and untouched wilderness of the 7th continent.
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from $4,930
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The Top of the South: Explorations Beyond Marlborough Sounds

9 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer
  • Explore New Zealand's South Island
  • Visit Tory Channel
  • Discover Pelorus Sound
  • Sail through d’Urville
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Nelson / Nelson
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Variable
Spend nine days exploring New Zealand's South Island's secret coves, beaches, peaceful waters, wildlife, and rich history. Enjoy stops in the fascinating ports of Queen Charlotte Sound, Pelorus Sound, d'Urville Island, and Abel Tasman National Park on your way from Blenheim.
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