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The Best Things to Do in Canterbury | Updated March 2026

Canterbury

Cruise the deep waters of Kaikōura to spot sperm whales, dolphins, and seals aboard a purpose-built whale-watching catamaran.

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Sea Kayaking, is the ideal fun and affordable activity for families visiting Kaikōura!

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Kaikōura is world famous for it's sunsets and marine life, so what better way to experience this than by sea kayak.

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Guided Kayak Tour with …..
Travel by luxury vehicle
Delicious picnic morning and afternoon teas
Cafe lunch in Kaikoura

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Experience the excitement of watching Fur Seals ducking, weaving and diving around your kayak!

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Get set for a 2-hour fully guided Hanmer Springs Rafting trip along the gentle rapids of the Grade 2 Waiau River! This fun-filled activity is action packed with rock jump and Jet Boat ride back to base included.

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The Best Things to Do in
Canterbury

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Guided Family Wildlife Experience

Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise

Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura

Arthur’s Pass Tour From Christchurch With Jet Boat & TranzAlpine

Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

Guided Sunset Evening Classic

Amuri Adventure Jet Boating in Hanmer Springs

Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet

Kaikoura Guided Kayak Small Group Tour

Kaikōura Day Tour With Kayak Experience From Christchurch

Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch

Guided Wildlife Kayaking Experience

Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise

Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

Sunrise wildlife sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

Helicopter & Jet Boat Tour – Canterbury

Hanmer Springs Rafting Agent

3 Day Kaikoura Sealife and Coach Tour from Christchurch