Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Sea Kayaking, Quail Island & Harbour

Discover the fascinating history and natural beauty of Lyttelton Harbour on a sea kayaking tour. Explore shipwrecks, secret beaches, and sea caves with a local guide.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Quail Island - Kayak around Quail Island. Explore the ship’s graveyard. Visit Swimmers Beach.
  • Lyttelton - This tour starts and finishes in the Small township of Lyttelton. You will have time before or after your tour to explore the small township and sample some of the town’s shopping and cafe.
  • Lyttelton Harbour - You will have many opportunities to capture amazing photos of both on and off the water throughout the day. On this tour, you will transported from Lyttelton by minivan to one of the small inner harbour beaches, where you will start kayaking.

Quail Island is a small island in the centre of Lyttelton Harbour. The island is a recreational reserve rich with history. If time and weather conditions allow, you will have the chance to circumnavigate the island or walk the tracks on the island.

What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Sea Kayaking equipment
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Spend a day Sea Kayaking in Lyttleton Harbour. This tour includes transport from Lyttelton, lunch, kayaking gear and a local guide.

This tour is suited to individuals, couples and small groups. Prior experience is not necessary.

Explore Quail Island’s and Lyttleton Harbour’s shipwrecks, secret beaches, 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.

Location
The Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre
Oxford Street
Your guide will meet you at The Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre. no 2 Oxford Terrace, Lyttelton.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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1 Adult
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