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There are few places on earth like Kaikōura, a small coastal town offering breath taking views that will stop you in your tracks. The towering snow-clad mountains known as the Seaward Kaikōura’s provide a stunning backdrop over the town centre which extends out to the Kaikōura Peninsula, where the waves of the Pacific Ocean roll in.
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There are few places on earth like Kaikōura, a small coastal town offering breath taking views that will stop you in your tracks. The towering snow-clad mountains known as the Seaward Kaikōura’s provide a stunning backdrop over the town centre which extends out to the Kaikōura Peninsula, where the waves of the Pacific Ocean roll in.
Local tour operators offer the chance to watch whales, dolphins, seabirds, and many other species of marine life daily, by boat, flight and by land. With wet suits provided, visitors can even join dolphins in their ocean environment. Kaikōura is also renowned worldwide as a birding hotspot; within just a small area, you'll meet one of the greatest varieties of seabirds and pelagic birdlife you'll find anywhere!
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Kaikōura is the most northern district in the Canterbury region located on the east coast of the South Island - only 2 hours drive from Picton or a 2.5hr drive from Christchurch.
Known for its magnificent scenery with the mountain ranges being so close to the sea, Kaikōura also benefits from a unique ocean environment providing a home to an astonishing variety of marine life.
Kaikōura is a tourism destination with unique experiences, historic attractions mixing relaxing and exhilarating activities and to top it all up fresh seafood!
Few places in the world can boast of such natural wonders as those offered by land and sea in Kaikōura.
We invite you to discover what makes Kaikōura so unique, a place that's one of its kind; unlike anywhere else.
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Kaikōura is known for its unique location, on the East Coast of New Zealand. Well positioned between Ōtautahi Christchurch and Picton. Relax in our stunning Coastal environment where diversity and environment are the talking point. A mecca for active adventurers, enjoy scenic flights, ocean encounters and seafood indulgence.
The Kaikōura undersea canyon plunges to depths of over 1200m very close to shore, and attracts a wide range of wildlife, including the Sperm Whale, the Kekeno (New Zealand Fur Seal), Dusky Dolphins & a range of bird species. There is a range of experiences to enjoy in Kaikōura, whether by land, sea or in the air. The new 120 room Sudima Hotel which has just opened, will be the first hotel of this size in town, which will complement our motels,apartments, boutique B&Bs and Luxury Lodge. We invite you to discover what makes Kaikōura so unique – a place that’s one of a kind; unlike anywhere else.
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There are few places on earth like Kaikōura, a small coastal town offering breath taking views that will stop you in your tracks. The towering snow-clad mountains known as the Seaward Kaikōura’s provide a stunning backdrop over the town centre which extends out to the Kaikōura Peninsula, where the waves of the Pacific Ocean roll in.
Local tour operators offer the chance to watch whales, dolphins, seabirds, and many other species of marine life daily, by boat, flight and by land. With wet suits provided, visitors can even join dolphins in their ocean environment. Kaikōura is also renowned worldwide as a birding hotspot; within just a small area, you'll meet one of the greatest varieties of seabirds and pelagic birdlife you'll find anywhere!
If you prefer to stay on land, there is quad biking on a working farm with some exhilarating views, you can visit the lavender farm, or go Llama trekking. And for those who enjoy a slower journey there are many walking tracks to enjoy or explore Kaikōura’s history at Fyffe House and the museum, to name a few.
Accommodation in Kaikōura is extensive, ranging from campgrounds, backpackers, hostels through to the bed and breakfasts, farm-stays, self-contained units, lodges, motels, apartments, motor-inns as well as hidden gems such as the Pure Pods glass eco-cabins situated in a vast landscape with perfect views of the Seaward Kaikōura Mountain Range. Sudima Kaikōura is a brand new 4.5-star hotel with stunning views of mountains and sea. It’s just a short walk from the township’s retail centre. With state-of-the-art facilities it is the first hotel of this size and quality in Kaikōura, making it the place to stay for visitors to the region. Whatever your budget, whether it be for a short break, weekend away or long holiday with the family or for a romantic getaway, Kaikōura has a place to stay for you.
We invite you to discover what makes Kaikōura so unique – a place that’s one of a kind; unlike anywhere else.