Guided kayak tours
to experience untapped New Zealand.
We're for the adventurers
We take small groups on guided kayak tours to explore one of Nelson's hidden gems; the tranquil waters by Cable Bay and the rugged coast of Pepin Island.
We have two kayak tours to choose from,
the Cable Bay Explorer and the Cable Bay Pioneer.
We know nature is best experienced in smaller groups,
ABOUT CABLE BAY KAYAKS
so we've kept our tour groups small too.
We’re all about curated authentic and memorable experiences, and our kayaks tours centre around ensuring every trip is personal and has you in mind. We want to you to come off the water feeling invigorated, refreshed and with a mind packed with great memories from your experience at Cable Bay. We cherish unique places, and look forward to sharing it with you too.
"If you are a visitor to Nelson and have time for only one trip, this should be the one"
Sandy Ferguson, Sea Kayaker's Guide To NZ's South Island
A day out on the water
Why Cable Bay Kayaks
We take you on a kayak adventure through an incredibly diverse area, that is just 20 mins from Nelson. Cable Bay is a beautiful pebble beach, which also holds an important piece of Kiwi history. Nestled in beside it is Pepin Island; which boasts an intricate labyrinth of caves, corridors and islets, navigable only by kayak. We're the only operator taking kayak trips to experience this incredible area, and have designed our trips so you can take in this beautiful slice of New Zealand nature, without contending with crowds.
“We heard from others that Abel Tasman can get crowded and that was our original preference, but I am glad we did Cable Bay instead as it was super chill and felt more intimate. This part of New Zealand is so beautiful and it was fun kayaking through narrow caves and being out on the water for the morning.”
Genex, Bangalore India