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Looking for your next meetings and incentive destination? We invite you to come and discover what makes Kaikōura so unique – a place that’s one of a kind; unlike anywhere else.

Christchurch to Kaikōura

Drive to Kaikōura, llow 2.5 hours direct to Kaikōura, or if you have extra time we recommend stopping in at one of the Wineries in Waipara or staying an extra night in Hanmer Springs on the way.

Arrive into Kaikōura, and check in for your helicopter flight with either South Pacific Helicopters or Kaikōura Helicopters

Keen to check out a few meeting spaces - If you’re looking for a venue to make your next event a stand-out success then pop along to the Sudima Hotel to see their recently opened Conference & Meeting spaces. 

And visit The Mayfair, which has also recently opened after an extensive renovation. 

Check into your accommodation, recommendations:

Sudima Hotel, White Morph KaikōuraHapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Dinner recommendations:

Hiku Restaurant, Zephyr Restaurant, The Pier Hotel, Hapuku Lodge restaurant

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South Pacific Helicopters

South Pacific Helicopters offers premier whale watching and scenic flights in Kaikōura, New Zealand.
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Sudima Kaikōura

With its superb location on the shoreline close to town, Sudima Kaikōura is blessed with stunning views of both the mountains and sea. It also puts the hotel within easy walking distance of Kaikōura activities, shops, restaurants, and bars.
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Hiku Restaurant

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Enjoy Kaikōura

Head out for a morning of activities, we recommend one of the following: 

Swimming with the Dolphins , Albatross Encounter tour, Fishing tour, Kayaking tour or a Whale Watch by boat tour

Drive north to Karaka Lobster, and check out the Cultural Artwork Package Paparoa Point safe stopping site on the way. 

After lunch, head out for a flight with Wings over Whales

Head down to Emporium Brewing for a beer tasting

Dinner recommendations:

Hiku Restaurant, Zephyr Restaurant, the Pier Hotel, Hapuku Lodge restaurant

Turn in for the night at your chosen accommodation. 

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Emporium Brewing

More than just a brewery. Emporium Brewing is an award winning brewery based in Kaikoura.
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Wings Over Whales

Wings Over Whales Kaikōura provide whale watching flights, scenic air tours and private aircraft charter.
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Whale Watch Kaikōura

Whale Watch is New Zealand's only vessel-based whale watching company offering visitors an exciting up-close encounter with the world’s largest toothed predator the Giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment at all times of the year.

Enjoy local delicacies

Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation or Cafe Encounter, followed by a visit to Harmons Motor Museum

Join Hapuku Kitchen for your farm to table half day cooking school.

Drive back to Christchurch or continue your journey north!

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Hapuku Kitchen

Join us for a uniquely Kaikoura sea and farm-to-plate experience - cooking school and supper club
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Cafe Encounter

Café Encounter on the Esplanade is the ideal spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Open every day except Christmas Day from 7.30am until 3.00pm drop in for fresh delicious fare prepared by our super-efficient kitchen team. We offer an all-day menu and a cabinet packed with salads and light options.
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Harmon's Motor Museum

"Kaikōura's Classic Car Museum -
Our extensive collection includes classic and some rare American beauties and Kiwi icons that we know and love."

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