About Kaikoura
Kaikoura thrusts from the sea beneath the snowy Seaward Kaikōura Range, a sperm whale sanctuary where cetaceans breach just 3km from shore. The continental shelf rises dramatically here, channeling nutrients that feed the world's rarest whales.
Country
New Zealand
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
NZD
Language
English
Things to do in Kaikoura
Whale watch for sperm whales
Swim with dusky dolphins
Dive kelp forests teeming with seals
Hike coastal cliff walks
Seafood feast on crayfish
Kayak to seal colonies
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