Kaikoura Tourist Attractions
The eco-tourism gem of Kaikoura is a must-see if you are at all interested in Marine wildlife. If you do nothing else, we highly recommend seeing the Sperm Whales that feed off the coast - preferrably on a boat (with Whalewatch Kaikoura) or from a plane. Seeing these magnificent ocean giants up close is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Other attractions in Kaikoura worth considering include Kayaking off the coast with Kaikoura Kayaks, joining a Maori cultural tour with Maoris Tours Kaikoura, exploring the Seaward Kaikoura mountain range with Kaikoura Wilderness Walks or swimming with Dusky Dolphins with Dolphin encounters. If you enjoy New Zealand wines, then Kaikoura winery is also well worth visiting.
Whalewatch Kaikoura New Zealand's only marine based whale watching company offering visitors an up-close encounter with Giant Sperm Whales. |
Kaikoura Wilderness Walks Offers two or three day, all inclusive guided luxury walking tours traversing New Zealand's highest privately owned land rising to 2438m. |
Dolphin Encounter Offers the chance to swim with Dusky Dolphins plus view other marine life such as orca, pilot whales, fur seals & Hector’s dolphins. |
Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Online conservation guide featuring information on the track's history, geology plus the marine life that walkers may encounter. |
Kaikoura Kayaks Offers kayaking tours along the Kaikoura Peninsula coast featuring up close encounters with New Zealand Fur Seals, Dolphins and more. |
Maori Tours Kaikoura Offers the chance to gain a deep insight & understanding of the Maori way of life and their spiritual connection with the environment. |
Wings Over Whales Offers the chance to view Sperm Whales and other marine mammals from the air. Also offers scenic Kaikoura coastal & mountain views. |
Kaikoura Winery Set on the beautiful Kaikoura coastline and offering guided vineyard, underground cellar tours plus spectacular ocean / mountain views. |
Kaikoura.co.nz The official online tourism guide to visiting Kaikoura including information on the area's history, attractions, accommodation and more. |