Sea Kayaking Christchurch, Lyttelton Harbour & Quail Island

Highlights

From Christchurch, it's a 30-45 minute drive over to Cass or Chartirus Bay where the sea kayak tour. On the way, we make a brief stop at the top of the Port Hills. It's an excellent place for a photo before continuing our journey to Lyttleton Harbour. At the beach, your guide will kit you out with kayak gear and teach you some basic paddle strokes and emergency procedures. Your guide will explain how to steer your boat and paddle effectively on the way Quail Island. Visit Quail Island and explore the Ship's Graveyard, Sea Caves and beaches for Lyttleton Harbour. Picnic lunch at the beach. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to explore the Island, relax by the beach or continuing exploring the harbour with your guide. We aim to be back in Christchurch between 4:30-5 pm. *Please note that this sea kayaking itinerary is weather dependent and your guide may alter the plan to match and abilities of the group and the local conditions on the day. In some situations, it may not be possible to visit Quail Island.

Summary

From Christchurch, it's a 30-45 minute drive over to Cass or Chartirus Bay where the sea kayak tour. On the way, we make a brief stop at the top of the Port Hills. It's an excellent place for a photo before continuing our journey to Lyttleton Harbour. At the beach, your guide will kit you out with kayak gear and teach you some basic paddle strokes and emergency procedures. Your guide will explain how to steer your boat and paddle effectively on the way Quail Island. Visit Quail Island and explore the Ship's Graveyard, Sea Caves and beaches for Lyttleton Harbour. Picnic lunch at the beach. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to explore the Island, relax by the beach or continuing exploring the harbour with your guide. We aim to be back in Christchurch between 4:30-5 pm. *Please note that this sea kayaking itinerary is weather dependent and your guide may alter the plan to match and abilities of the group and the local conditions on the day. In some situations, it may not be possible to visit Quail Island.

Tour info

Duration

24 hours

Why take this tour?

Spend a day Sea Kayaking in Lyttleton Harbour. This tour includes transport from Christchurch, lunch, kayak hire and a local guide. Explore Quail island's and Lyttleton Harbour's shipwrecks, secrete beaches and sea caves and history with a local guide. What makes Lyttleton Harbour so interesting? Volcanic activity 45 million years ago formed Banks Peninsula and the two most significant eruptions formed Lyttelton and Akaroa Harbours. Now we have some of the most spectacular and dynamic harbours in New Zealand. Quail Island is the largest of three small islands in Lyttelton Harbour and rich in history. On this day trip, we explore Lyttelton Harbour and Quail Island.

What’s included?

Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Snacks

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 24h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Adventure by Nature

About operator:

Adventure by Nature offer day trips from Christchurch, multi-day multi-activity tours around the South Island and Bespoke adventure travel around New Zeland.