Lyttelton: Shore Excursion, Sea Kayaking, Small Group Tour Private Tour - Sea Kayaking, Lyttelton
ID: GYG790795-1265095
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
On this shore excursion, enjoy a guided sea kayak tour around the stunning bays of Lyttelton Harbour and Quail Island. The tour includes a local guide, transportation, lunch, and equipment needed.
Your guide will collect you from the meeting point at the port in Lyttelton. Your sea kayak journey begins and ends from a beach in Lyttelton Harbour, a 30-minute drive from Lyttelton port. Your guide will go through a safety briefing and teach you basic paddle strokes and how to steer your boat before heading off.
Paddling towards the head of the harbor, explore the many small bays and rocky cliffs along the way. Find secret sandy beaches while hearing stories about the area from your local guide. Leaving the coast, head out to Quail Island, the largest of the three islands in the harbor, and learn about its rich local history.
Paddle past a ship’s graveyard, with it's the three partially sunken steamships. Lunch is provided on Quail Island or one of the many small beaches in the local area. On Quail Island, you'll have some free time to explore the island or relax by the beach. If time allows, you will be able to circumnavigate the island and visit the sea cliffs and caves at the Northern far end of the island before heading back to the beach where you departed from.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your pickup location.
Highlights
- Paddle in an extinct volcano crater only accessible by kayak
- Kayak into sea caves and through the remains of old steamships
- Learn about Quail Island's interesting history from your guide
- Take a scenic drive around Lyttelton Harbour
- Choose to take a bush or coastal walk or simply relax and enjoy the scenery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Norwich Quay bus stop (opposite Independent Provedoring Co, no 20 Norwich Quay), there is only one bus stop on Norwich Quay. You will be collected by a white branded car or minivan and your guide will be wearing a branded uniform.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
