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Kaikoura is a small coastal town, renowned for its crayfish, in the Canterbury region. A popular tourist destination, Kaikoura is famous for whale watching and swimming with the dolphins. more
Kaikoura enjoys a great selection of nature attractions and eco tourism sites. Experience breathtaking scenery, see amazing natural wildlife and explore the pristine beauty of our clean green country.
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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)
Phone | Address | MapDolphin 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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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)
Phone | Address | MapKaikoura 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)
Phone | Address | MapCome 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)
Phone | Address | MapSnorkelling 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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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)
Phone | Address | MapWhile 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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