With a population of approximately 3,900 Kaikoura lies on a rocky peninsula near lush farmlands beneath the mountains. Captain Cook first discovered the peninsula believing it to be an island! Kaikoura is part of the popular Alpine Pacific Triangle – a touring route which links it with Hanmer Springs and the Waipara Valley Wine District.
Experience Kaikoura
- Whales, dolphins, fur seals
- Archeaological remains and Maori Pa sites
- Snow capped mountains – rugged rocky coastline
- Crayfish…crayfish…and more crayfish (Kai, the Maori word for food, Koura – crayfish)
You´ll ❤️ these great things to see & do…
- Swim with dusky dolphins and watch the wandering albatross
- Experience Kaikoura whale watch day tour from Christchurch
- Experience the wilderness walk of a lifetime
- Stop off at Ninn’s Bin and buy a “cray”
- Check out the stunning Maori Leap Cave
- Kaikoura coasf dining af Encounter Kaikoura
- Take the Alpine Triangle Touring Route
Useful Kaikoura Resources
Today, the emphasis in Kaikoura is on the conservation of marine life, allowing visitors from all over the world to appreciate ocean life. Several different species of whale can be seen at different times of year. The clean sharp fin of the Orca is often sighted and schools of pilot whales are occasional visitors. The
fun loving Dusky Dolphin is everywhere, Fur seals, once almost hunted to extinction are now plentiful here.
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