Kaikoura New Zealand, located halfway between Christchurch and Picton is one of the rare places where you can see whales, dolphins, seals, albatross and penguins. View more information about Kaikoura, New Zealand.

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Kaikoura, Where the Mountains Meet the Sea

Image Source: Tourism New Zealand. Fur Seal, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Fur Seal, Kaikoura
Photographer: Jason Hosking
(www.jasonhosking.com)

Kaikoura is a seaside settlement situated halfway between Christchurch and Picton (approximately three hours drive north of Christchurch).

Gateway to the Southern Ocean's Marine Mammal Sanctuary, Kaikoura is one of the rare places where you can see whales, dolphins, seals, albatross, penguins and many species of pelagic ocean birds in a single day.

In Maori, Kaikoura literally means 'to eat crayfish', be sure to pause at a local restaurant to enjoy this delicacy.

For further information about the Kaikoura region view our Kaikoura regional information section.

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