Flanked
by jagged peaks of the Southern Alps and silver
sand beaches, marine wildlife, scenic views of
flowering fields and beyond the ocean, Canterbury
hooks to your place with a small seaport of deliciously
Kaikoura . Maori for 'eat crayfish ', cafes, restaurants
and shops offer a glimpse of Kaikoura 's progressive
way of life.
Tourist attractions in Kaikoura
Easily accessible from Christchurch and Picton
on 3-hour journey, Kaikoura is famous for its
marine mammal sanctuary in the southern Pacific
Ocean and the wildlife protected in the Seaward
Kaikoura Range. Although whale watching is a
popular pastime here, dolphins, albatrosses,
penguins, and the seal colony make visitors
stand up and take notice.
There are many footpaths and bicycle rental
shops in the city that you can explore the region
at leisure.
Activities Tourist Attractions in Kaikoura
The snow and high waves of the ocean within
minutes of each other May not seem a novelty
in New Zealand, but it has certainly done to
complete an activity holiday. The popular activities
that you can indulge in, on your visit to Kaikoura
with visits to New Zealand packages, are less
demanding activities such as tours to the cellar,
gardens, farms, monuments and heritage, 'whale
watching, dolphin watching, bird watching, and
boat cruises.
The adventure sports opportunities offered
by Kaikoura 's natural resources include surfing,
fishing, boating, skiing, walking, hiking, hunting,
and the sky and the ocean diving.
Getting to Kaikoura
Christchurch International Airport Kaikoura
connects with the main cities of New Zealand
and the world.
Theme roads
In addition to tours, you can also Kaikoura
travel by road a detour on roads.