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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
Encounter Kaikoura Visit website
DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER - There are many reasons for you to visit Kaikoura but the main one has to be to experience the Dolphin Encounter tour. . . . More . . .
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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 . . .
Kaikoura Helicopters - Whale Watching Visit website
Kaikoura Helicopters is the only true way to experience Kaikoura's many natural wonders. Whether it is whale watching or one our spectacular alpine flights, you . . . More . . .
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Loved by the locals: Kaikōura
Do what the locals do in Kaikoura. Read the story . . .
Albatross Encounter Visit website
ALBATROSS ENCOUNTER - Get up close and personal to the largest wingspan in the world, the Wandering Albatross. This boat-based tour takes you to visit . . . More . . .
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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 . . .
Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park Visit website
This award-winning holiday park is the ideal spot from which to plan your adventures. Centrally located just 300m from the town centre. . . . More . . .
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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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Things to doBlue Seas Motels Visit website
Seafront location. Come and stay with us on the beach front and enjoy our comfortable, spacious units set in a peaceful location. . . . More . . .
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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 . . .
Panorama Motel Visit website
Situated only metres from the beach of the Pacific Ocean, with Kaikoura Bay in the foreground and the majestic Kaikoura Mountain range in the background, . . . More . . .
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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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Alpine View Motel Visit website
We warmly welcome you to Alpine View Motel situated in a lovely garden setting with beach access – ideal for a lovely evening walk or . . . More . . .
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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 . . .
Brook House B&B & Cottages Visit website
Judy, Charlie (the poodle) and Henry ( the cat) welcome you to their home. Real Kiwi hospitality - comfy beds and cosy rooms in a . . . More . . .
Seal Swim Kaikoura Visit website
Swimming with wild New Zealand fur seals in the shallow waters of the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula truly is a unique experience. . . . More . . .
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