New Zealand has many popular tourist destinations that continue to attract travellers from all over the world, none more charming than the small coastal town of Kaikoura.
Located 181 kilometers (2 hrs 26 mins) north of Christchurch on the South Island, Kaikoura is nestled between the Southern Alps and the South Pacific Ocean.
Kaikoura is best described as “where wildlife takes over civilisation”. On the shore of the Pacific Ocean, the small town is a year-round destination featuring some of the most memorable experiences that New Zealand has to offer. If you are on a working holiday visa, Kaikoura would be a great place to settle for a little while. Lodged between high mountains and rich ocean life, no two days’ off would be the same. In fact, there’s so much to explore that we dedicated an entire guide to Kaikoura.
If you are only driving by, make sure to schedule enough time to embrace the area – two days should be a minimum. Take your pick of activities below to make this stopover the best one on the South Island’s east coast!
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 breath taking nature activity and recently listed as one of the world's 'Top 10 Marine Encounters' by Lonely Planet.
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