Kaikoura has many tourist attractions and travel activities with something to suit all ages, tastes and budgets. From adrenaline-pumping adventure to a relaxing day out, you need never be bored in Kaikoura.
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Kaikoura has the greatest number of different seabirds in a small area. View these birds in their natural environment. Birds include albatross, petrels, shearwaters, terns, shags and gulls. Experience the sensation of getting close to the mighty albatross, one of the world's largest flight birds...(more)
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Dolphin watching and swimming in Kaikoura. Get wonderful views of the spectacular and acrobatic dusky dolphins from one of our boats. See the dolphins in their natural environment with the option to swim amongst these friendly creatures. Swimming with the dolphins is an experience of a lifetime...(more)
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We won't be beaten on price. Groups up to 8 people. Individual and exclusive charters. Very competitive and affordable rates. All equipment provided. Quality reels well maintained. Impeccable safety record. Catch filleted and bagged. Friendly and knowledgeable crew. All levels of experience welcomed. Fishing within minutes of leaving the shore. Dive charters and scenic tours available...(more)
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We specialise in personally escorted, small groups on well mannered and lovely natured horses. Spend up to two hours on horse back exploring native bush, riverbeds, farmland and mountain foothills. We offer a variety of rides to suit all levels of experience and ability. Recommended by National Geographic Traveller Magazine. Open 7 days all year round. Rides from 1-2 hours...(more)
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You will enjoy excellent deep sea fishing with our safe, experienced team aboard the 11.6-metre vessel Takapu. Blue cod, sea perch, grouper and many other species are caught, New Zealand rock lobster pulled up in pots. The famous Kaikoura canyon, mountains, local bird population and sea life provide excellent photographic opportunities...(more)
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Kaikoura Fishing Tours for Crayfish and Fishing Charters with Captain Tomo. One hour to full day trips available with full Penn gear supplied and toilet and cooking facilities onboard. Dive and scenic trips also available. Eco friendly – we take only what we need. Catch fillited and bagged ready for the pan or if preferred, catch and release...(more)
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The Kaikoura coast is home to an abundance of marine life and sea birds. There is no better way to explore this fascinating environment than to paddle your own sea kayak on a safe, guided tour with us. No experience or swimming ability necessary...(more)
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Kaikoura Night Sky is a unique tour designed to introduce you to the Spectacular Southern Hemisphere Night Sky over New Zealand. Using Practical Knowledge, Science, Maori Knowledge and Stories your guide will take you on a journey from horizon to horizon. Tours run nightly for 1-1½ hours and commence approximately one hour after sunset...(more)
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Take a walk on the wild side and experience a wilderness walk of a lifetime. This is walking at its very best. An extraordinary journey of discovery. Guests will enjoy spectacular vistas of untouched wilderness, beautiful accommodation at Shearwater Lodge set in an outstanding location, wonderful local cuisine and Kiwi hospitality at its very best...(more)
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Prepare to be entertained and enlightened when you join our family for a half-day tour, full of the spirit of age old knowledge, yet entirely of today. Visit our special places for storytelling; explore bush walkways to discover traditional plant uses, try weaving and much more. Gain deep understanding of Maori spirituality and connections with the natural world...(more)
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Come inside, gather around; you will sample a true taste of New Zealand sheep shearing in action. Get up close to our drysdale ram "Ram-man"; he eats out of your hand. Taking place in an authentic Kiwi shearing shed you will experience a traditional sheep shearing show including information on wool types and sheep breeds...(more)
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Snorkelling with wild fur seals, in the shallow waters of the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula, is truly a unique experience. It's one of those simple nature experiences that opens your mind to the sheer magnificence of our natural environment and its inhabitants. A breath-taking nature activity. You won't believe how curious, friendly and playful seals can be in the water...(more)
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Skydive Kaikoura is a highly professional, friendly tandem skydiving team dedicated to providing you with the best possible skydiving experience, the highest standards of safety and the most welcoming customer service. We are confident in saying we offer New Zealand's most personal skydive. You get to know us and we get to know you...(more)
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A professional hunting guide with 30 years experience in New Zealand, Mike looks forward to sharing his hunting knowledge with you and provide the opportunity to take outstanding trophies of Red Stag, Tahr, Chamois, Elk, Fallow Buck, Boar, Goat, Whitetail, Sika and Sambar. We promise an enjoyable, fun-filled New Zealand hunting safari staying in our luxury hunting chalets...(more)
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New Zealand's ultimate year-round nature experience offering exciting close encounters with giant sperm whales. Kaikoura's semi-resident sperm whales share their unique world with other whale and dolphin species, seals and albatross - all regularly sighted. Our 95% success rate means we guarantee an 80% refund if your tour doesn't see a whale...(more)
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While you are in New Zealand head for Kaikoura and go whale watching, by aeroplane! It's the way to view whales and mountains. In a 30-minute flight you will see the majestic sperm whale preparing for his next dive and up to 500 dusky dolphins. You may also fly over Kaikoura Peninsula and see evidence of Maori fortifications...(more)
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