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Kaikoura

In Kaikoura you can watch the whales and be mesmerised by the beauty of the mountains.

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Kaikoura is a base for wildlife experiences of all kinds – it’s also a great place to eat crayfish (in the Maori language kai means food, koura means crayfish). The environment is truly spectacular – the village is caught between the rugged Seaward Kaikoura Range and the Pacific Ocean. In winter the mountains are covered with snow, adding to the drama of the landscape. Kaikoura’s special talent is marine mammal encounters – whales, fur seals and dolphins live permanently in the coastal waters. Whale watching trips leave the town several times a day and the local seal colony is always entertaining. There are plenty of cafés, restaurants and shops.
Functional facts: Approx. population 3800, i-SITE Visitor Centre, train station.

Kaikoura i-SITE Visitor Centre

Visitor Information Centre in Kaikoura
The Centre has been operating for 19 years and is the focal point in Kaikoura (population 3,800) for tourists and visitors who require information and booking services.

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