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Kaikoura, New Zealand

Kaikoura is nestled between the ocean and the Southern Alps, about half way between Christchurch and Picton.  A marine wonderland Kaikoura is famous for Whale Watching, but also has many other maritime attractions. One of Kaikoura’s best kept secrets is the number and variety of sea birds in the area, including the magnificent Albatross. At Kaikoura you can take a boat trip to view the birds in their natural environment. As well as swimming with the dolphins, there are also trips to swim with the playful and inquisitive NZ Fur Seals.

There is great hiking and walking in the region, as well as 4WD and Quad Bike trips available. Kaikoura has a long Maori history, and many artists and crafts people. Whilst staying in Kaikoura a meal of crayfish is not to be missed.  After all the Maori name of Kaikoura was named after the cray fish – “kai” means “food” and “koura” means “crayfish” in Maori.

  • 10 Day West Coast Self Guided Bicycle Tour
    Christchurch - Greymouth - Punakaiki - Westport - Reefton - Maruia Springs - Hanmer Springs - Mount Lyford - Kaikoura - Christchurch: This extension of our popular nine day West Coast cycling tour starts from Christchurch with a...
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  • 4 Day Kaikoura Self Guided Bicycle Tour
    Christchurch - Waipara - Mount Lyford - Kaikoura - Christchurch: This bicycle tour starts from Christchurch and heads north passing vineyards through the wine growing region of Wairapa. After a night at Mount Lyford, the tour ends in...
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  • 5 Day Kaikoura Easy Paced Self Guided Bicycle Tour
    Christchurch - Waipara - Culverden - Mount Lyford - Kaikoura - Christchurch: This bicycle tour starts from Christchurch and heads north passing vineyards through the wine growing region of Wairapa. After a night at Mount Lyford, the...
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  • 6 Day Alpine Pacific Triangle Self Guided Bicycle Tour
    Christcurch - Waipara - Hanmer Springs - Mount Lyford - Kaikoura - Christchurch: This bicycle tour starts from Christchurch and heads north passing vineyards through the wine growing region of Wairapa. Head out to the geothermal...
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  • 7 Day Kaikoura Pacific Coast Self Guided Bicycle Tour
    Christchurch - Waipara - Waiau - Kaikoura - Cheviot - Waipara - Christchurch: This self-guided bicycle tour starts from Christchurch and heads north passing vineyards through the wine growing region of Wairapa. Head out to the...
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  • 9 Day Alpine Pacific Triangle Self Guided Bicycle Tour
    Christchurch - Waipara - Hanmer Springs - Mount Lyford - Kaikoura - Cheviot - Waipara - Christchurch: This self-guided bicycle tour starts from Christchurch and heads north passing vineyards through the wine growing region of...
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  • Kaikoura Swim with the Dolphins
    From Christchurch: This tour accompanies the Kaikoura Whale Watch Tours from Christchurch (CLT 08 refers). On your arrival in Kaikoura you may enjoy either an early lunch or have free time to explore Kaikoura before being transferred...
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  • Kaikoura Whale Watch Tour
    From Christchurch: Spend your day getting close to nature. Travel by road or train through the rolling hill country of North Canterbury, enjoying the beauty of its rural pastoral scenes, to Kaikoura where mountains meet sea. Kaikoura...
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  • Kaikoura Wilderness Walk - 2 Day
    The walk is a total holistic wilderness experience traversing 3 distinct eco-systems over 2 days. The local knowledgeable guides ensure a suitable walking pace is maintained throughout with frequent stops to describe the abundant flora...
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  • Kaikoura Wilderness Walk - 3 Day
    From Kaikoura: The 3 Day Kaikoura Wilderness Walk offers an exclusive luxury guided walk through the privately owned Puhi Peaks Nature Reserve. Fitness You need average fitness with good mobility and be able to walk for 5 -7...
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