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Kaikōura: where crayfish and mountains meet
There is a magical place in New Zealand where the mountains literally meet the sea – as if a fairytale...
Overlooking the Kaikōura Peninsula from the sky. © Liz Carlson
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Eat crayfish in Kaikōura: dine al fresco on this hallmark cuisine
In Māori, kai means food and kōura means crayfish. Right. The water off this cool coast is wild with sealife, including that New Zealand delicacy: crayfish. Read the story . . .
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Whale watching: close encounters on the water
The Hikurangi Trench off the coast of Kaikōura is home to a wealth of deep-sea marine life, including orca, blue and humpback whales. Read the story . . .
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Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway
Observe seals and seabirds, explore historic pā and whaling sites and enjoy sensational clifftop views of the sea and mountains from this unique walking track. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: Kaikōura
Do what the locals do in Kaikoura. Read the story . . .
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Alpine Pacific Triangle: Christchurch to Kaikōura (and back again)
The Alpine Pacific Triangle takes you from Christchurch to Kaikōura, to Hanmer Springs and back again. Enjoy whale watching, hot pools and wineries. Read the story . . .
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Kaikōura: where crayfish and mountains meet
Kaikōura is a magical place where the mountains literally meet the sea – it’s as if a fairytale land has been imagined into real life. Read the story . . .
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Coastal Kaikōura: magnificent marine life
Dozens of whale species are represented in these waters: most about as close to whale-watching tourists as they can get without actually hitting the beach. Read the story . . .
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Hikurangi Marine Reserve
Visiting this reserve is an unparalleled opportunity to see whale, dolphin and seabird species, often in large numbers. Read the story . . .
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Adventure time: whale watching from above in Kaikōura
With some of the deepest water, closest to shore in the world, Kaikōura is visited by a vast array of marine life – including magnificent whales. Read the story . . .
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Indulge in a feast of crayfish at Kaikōura
There are no prizes for picking the best spot in New Zealand to enjoy a seafood delicacy. The name of the place gives it away, really. Kai means ‘food’ in Māori. Kōura is crayfish. Read the story . . .
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