"Julie is happy to help with local knowledge suggesting and booking restaurants as required and put herself out to provide an early breakfast for those of us on early dolphin/ whale watching trips. A fantastic place and we will definitely stay again and highly recommend it"
Kaikoura is a picturesque town on the east coast of the South Island, in New Zealand.
Dolphin Encounter, New Zealand. Swim with the dusky dolphins in their natural environment.
Put yourself in the ultimate vantage point and explore Kaikoura and its many natural wonders by Helicopter with Kaikoura Helicopter Tours. See an entire Whale from head to tail as we fly slow orbits above. Be amazed by large pods of Dolphins playing in the water. Explore the unique and rugged Kaikoura Coastline and fly through the towering peaks of the Kaikoura Seaward Ranges. Discover your sense of adventure by experiencing a heli-raft or picnic at altitude.
Kaikoura's golf course is nestled between the magnificent vista of the Seaward Kaikoura mountain range and the Pacific Ocean.
Whale Watch scheduled tours operate daily. Our 95% success rate means we guarantee an 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale. Whale Watch tours are extremely popular so we advise to book early.
Whale watching all year round off the Kaikoura Coast of New Zealand with a 95% chance of seeing sperm whales or many others from the air.
Mt Lyford Alpine Resort is a freehold mountain property in the South Island of New Zealand. Situated approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by road north of the main city Christchurch and International Airport. The area is ideally located at the southern end of the Seaward Kaikoura mountain range, between the thermal resort town of Hanmer Springs and the eco-tourism town of Kaikoura, only 50-minutes drive to either destination.
Flying by helicopter is a magical sensation and Kaikoura Helicopters offers New Zealand's only helicopter whale-watching experience. In just a few minutes we can have you out in the whale-watching area, or flying around some of New Zealand's highest mountains.
Located right in the heart of Kaikōura, Strawberry Tree is warm and welcoming, with a cosy fire, a spacious outdoor beer garden, quirky Irish themed decor and live entertainment. Stop in for a meal, soak up the relaxed coastal atmosphere in the beer garden, or settle in for a night of music and laughter...whatever the occasion, you'll be glad you did!
Operate full & half-day fishing charters from Kaikoura located on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Kaikoura is well known as one of the best fishing spots in New Zealand not only for sports & hobby fishermen but also for commercial fishing. All the gear you need is supplied and any fish you catch will be filleted and bagged for you ready to take home.
Unforgettable guided off-road tours through native bush, with magnificent views of the Kaikoura Coast near Christchurch, New Zealand.
Snorkelling with wild New Zealand Fur Seals, in the shallow waters of the beautiful Kaikōura Peninsula, truly is a unique experience. It's one of those simple nature experiences that opens your mind to the sheer magnificence of our natural environment and its amazing inhabitants. A breathtaking nature activity, Seal Swim Kaikoura was recently listed as one of the world's 'Top 10 Marine Encounters' by Lonely Planet.
Kaikoura Kayaks is a once in a lifetime wildlife wonderland experience, eco friendly sea kayak tours offer a safe, enjoyable, interactive experience, with little effort and a whole lot of good fun!
We are more than happy to offer advice and a booking service for all local attractions as well as accommodation further on your journey. Just let us know and we will be happy to help.