Things to do in Kaikoura Tours & Activities. Whale Watching, Dolphins, Seals & Fishing

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Kaikoura

Kaikoura is an all-year destination renowned for its diverse marine life due to its location on the rocky east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, where the stunning coastline meets the breathtaking alpine splendour of the Kaikoura Ranges.

You can take a tour with a company like “Whale Watch Kaikoura” to witness marine life, like the massive Sperm Whales that gather near the coast to feed in the deep water trenches on the continental shelf. You can take a scenic flight above Kaikoura with companies like “Kaikoura Helicopters,” “Wings over Whales,” and “South Pacific Helicopters” to see the whales as they surface and get ready to dive. The whale’s final descent into the canyon’s depths, with onlookers waving goodbye from above, is a sight to behold.

With eco-friendly tours like those offered by Dolphin Encounters and Encounter Kaikoura, you may see marine animals like seals and birds up close and even swim with native Dusky dolphins, known for their acrobatic jumps and friendly behaviour towards humans. You can get closer to the Royal Albatross and other birds of New Zealand on the “Albatross Encounters” tour than anywhere else. You can also go on a guided tour with “Kaikoura Kayaks” to see seals, dusky dolphins, and even whales and orcas up close as they swim around the coast. Or you can”Swim with the Seals” up close and personal

 

 

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Things to do in Kaikoura


Kaikoura Helicopters Whale Watching & Scenic Flights


Put yourself in the best viewing vantage point to view Kaikoura's Sperm Whales and other marine life with Kaikoura Helicopters.

Albatross Encounters Pelagic Bird Watching Tours


Kaikoura has one of the largest numbers of different types of seabirds within a small area than anywhere along the New Zealand coastline

Christchurch Day Trips To Hanmer, Kaikoura & Akaroa


Canterbury offers so much to see & experience & easily accessible in a day trip from Christchurch, so get out there and explore!

Kaikoura Fishing Charters & Groper Trips


Kaikoura Fishing Tours is recognised locally as one of the most professional & best fishing charter boat to catch fish in Kaikoura.

Whale Watch Kaikoura Boat Tours to see the whales


Whale watching tours are around 2.5 hours on the water, with each trip being a unique experience and sightings of marine mammals

Kaikoura Kayaks Guided Seal & Dolphin Encounters


Matt from Kaikoura Kayaks will take you on a guided kayak tour of Kaikoura’s marine wild life in their natural environment,

Swim With The Dolphins Kaikoura & Viewing Marine Life


Dusky Dolphins known for their acrobatic leaps & inquisitive behaviour makes the opportunity to swim with them a special experience.

Kaikoura Quad Bike Adventures Glenstrae Farm


Quad Bike guided tours over our 1600 acre working farm, taking you right out to the Haumuri Bluffs on the Kaikoura coastline

Things To Do On Land In Kaikoura

Things To Do In Kaikoura

There is enough to do for land lovers, from short coastline and bush walks to guided and unguided multi-day hikes.

Take a quad-riding excursion on ‘Glenstrae’s’ 1,600-acre working farm, bring your camera and see the seals at ‘Ohau Point,’ and in the winter, throw on your skis and travel to Mt. Lyford.

Kaikoura township and the surrounding region provide a range of accommodation choices to accommodate all travellers and several restaurants, pubs, and shopping opportunities. There are so many activities and attractions in Kaikoura that there is something for everyone.

 

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