Sea Kayaking

Many parts of New Zealand's coastline are perfect for sea kayaking, just as many of its lakes and rivers are perfect for inland kayaking and canoeing. Make sure you use the Boating Safety Code as a guide for essential preparation, use the links below and have a great time.

All boating activities are regulated by Maritime New Zealand and the regional council for each area. Download the lifejacket guidelines to help you choose the right inflatable lifejacket, and learn how and when to service it.

Sea Kayaking Links:

Coastguard Boating Education – e-Learning Safety Module for Kayaks
Coastguard Boating Education – Sea Kayaking Education
KASK – NZ's National Sea Kayaking Body
Department of Conservation – Kayaking/Canoeing Care Code

Boating Adventures Links:

Maritime NZ: Recreational Boating
Everything you need to know about safe recreational boating in New Zealand.
Maritime NZ: Informational Safety Videos
Link to Maritime New Zealand's YouTube channel featuring boat safety videos.
Coastguard NZ
Safety information & education, plus maritime rescue services.
Coastguard Boating Education
NZ’s leading provider of recreational boating courses.
Water Safety NZ: Boating
Information on safe recreational boating.
Surf Life Saving NZ
Information about waves, tides & rips.
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ): Tide Predictions
Tide predictions for NZ waters.
Bar crossing safety tips
View five videos that will walk you through the key bar crossing safety steps.
MetService Marine app
Check marine forecasts from your phone with the MetService Marine app.

Sea Kayaking

Image courtesy of Nelson Tourism

��:��:��:��:��:��:��:��:��:��:��

��:��:��:��:��:��:��:��:��:��:��:��

Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayaking Links:

Boating Adventures Links:

Land Adventures

Translations

Snow Adventures

Water Adventures

Boating Adventures

Air Adventures

About Us

Resources

Outdoors Intentions

Media

Contact Us