Found on the east coast of New Zealand’s south island, this small village is popular with travellers due to it’s various wonders and attractions. First of all there is the scenery, then whale watching and swimming with the dolphins and the area is full of wildlife. Need anything more be said?
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Download Auckland Pocket Guide Download Christchurch Pocket Guide View all guides »The town is quite small but inviting and the surrounding areas are very beautiful. Having a walk around the area is a must.
Insider Tip:Definitely go on the Peninsula walk near Kaikoura as it is a beautiful 2-3 hour walk around the coast and you might even see some wildlife (seals and penguins mainly).
What a cool surf town. Very small, but the beach is fun. The drive from Picton to Kaikoura is gorgeous.
Kaikoura is in a beautiful setting, at the foot of snow-capped mountains on the coast. Whale-watching is a must, as is an encounter with the seals, which have a colony near the town. The cliff walk has stunning views.
Seeing the magnificent Sperm Whales was a highlight of our trip, and we managed to see 2 plus a pod of mischievous dolphins. Kaikoura is small & easy to get around Only disappointment was the whale watching tour we booked for 9.30 shifted us onto the 10.30 tour without advising us, leaving us an hour behind for other travelling that needed to be done that day
Insider Tip:Don't get too near to the seals on the beach - THEY WILL ATTACK - saw evidence of this when an American woman got too close - luckily for her it only chased her up the beach, but don't get too close - remember they are WILD animals!!!
New Zealand is one of the most popular countries in the world among backpackers. It is famed for its awe inspiring scenery thanks to an array of mountains, glaciers and lakes. If you like adrenaline sports this is one of the best countries in the world to do them. And as it is divided between a north and south island, not many countries in the world are as diverse as this one.
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