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 called 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 3-hour
journey from Picton, Kaikoura is famous for
its marine mammal sanctuary in the southern
Pacific Ocean and the wildlife protected area
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 is certainly great to
complete an activity holiday. The popular activities
that you can indulge in, on your visit to Kaikoura
in New Zealand packages, have 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 travel Kaikoura
by road.
