Kaikoura
Whales in Winter
Kaikoura
Kaikoura is an easy two-hour drive north of Christchurch and is a great day trip or a great place to stay on your way to the Marlborough Sounds Region. Wildlife experiences of all kinds, especially marine ones, are what Kaikoura is all about.
The beautiful village is nestled between the Seaward Kaikoura Range and the Pacific Ocean. Don’t miss the variety of marine mammal encounters in Kaikoura – whales, fur seals and dolphins live permanently in the coastal waters. Whale watching trips leave the town several times a day and the local seal colony is always delightful. The town also offers plenty of cafés, restaurants and shops to explore.
Don’t miss some of these activities you can experience while in Kaikoura: whale watching trips, dolphin encounters (swim with or see them from a boat), or take a private charter flight for beautiful aerial views of the peninsula and the Pacific Ocean to spot whales from above.
Stay
Hapuku Lodge
Fyffe House
Fyffe House
White Morph
Hapuku Lodge
Wings Over Whales
Whale Watch Kaikoura
Do
Dolphin Encounter
Whale Watch Kaikoura
Wings Over Whales
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Rick Garrett
I’m a Professional Travel Adviser with over 40 years of travel industry experience. The countries I specialize in include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia (aka Tahiti), and the Cook Islands. I’ve made dozens of trips to the South Pacific so am able to provide you with first hand knowledge and experience while creating the custom itinerary that is perfect for YOU, and then take care of everything from A to Z, before, during and after your amazing Down Under adventure. Because the journeys I create for my clients are born out of my desire to share my authentic travel experiences, each one is unique, and designed to match your interests, tastes and budget.