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From whale watching and dolphin swims to <a href="/en/kaikoura/wildlife-kayaking-tour-3-hours">sea kayaking</a> and <a href="/en/kaikoura/zipline-adventure-and4x4-tour-4-hours-kaikoura">ziplining</a>, Kaikōura offers a wide range of unforgettable experiences. To help you plan your trip, we’ve rounded up the best Kaikōura activities below. Whether you’re after action-packed adventure or relaxed sightseeing, there’s something here for everyone. 
 
Few places in the world can boast of such natural wonders as those offered by land and sea in Kaikoura .... 
 
The seaside settlement of Kaikoura, situated midway between Christchurch and Picton on the rugged east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is overlooked by majestic mountains, which are snow capped for many months of the year. 
 
This unique combination of ocean and mountains offers stunning coastal alpine scenery and a host of eco-tourism oriented activities, including <a href="/en/kaikoura/whale-watch-kaikoura">Whale watch</a>, <a href="/en/kaikoura/swim-with-dolphins-in-kaikoura">Dolphin encounter</a>, <a href="/en/kaikoura/zipline-adventure-and4x4-tour-4-hours-kaikoura">Ziplining</a>, <a href="/en/kaikoura/seal-kayak-pedal-tour">Seal kayak tours</a>, and much more! 
 
Whether you are looking for relaxation, nature, excitement, art, history and culture, or fine wines and cuisine, Kaikoura offers it all. Accommodation is extensive, ranging from backpackers and holiday parks to bed & breakfast, motels and lodges.

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Whale Watch Kaikoura

Head out on a whale watching adventure at NZ's premier whale destination - Kaikoura - with one of the country's best whale watching tour companies.

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Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura

Dolphin Encounter operating swimming with dolphins tours in Kaikoura New Zealand.

Pedal Kayak Tour in Kaikoura

Take a guided kayaking tour in Kaikoura in a Hobie pedal kayak with Seal Kayak Kaikoura. Plan your trip to Kaikoura today with Everything New Zealand!

Whale Watching Flight in Kaikoura

Wings over whales sperm whale watching scenic plane flights in Kaikoura New Zealand. Book today with Everything New Zealand

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Zipline Adventure & 4x4 Tour, 4 Hours - Kaikōura

Soar over valleys, rivers, and farmland on five epic ziplines in Kaikōura, with a 4x4 tour, and spectacular mountain views.

Guided Wildlife Kayaking Experience in Kaikoura

Sea kayaking tours with fur seals and dolphins Kaikoura New Zealand. Book today with Everything New Zealand

Kaikoura Seal Swim

Seal swim with NZ fur seals in Kaikoura New Zealand. Book today with Everything New Zealand

Dolphins Cruise in Kaikoura

Take a scenic cruise in Kaikoura with Dolphin Encounter to witness dolphins in the wild.

Fishing Trip with Kaikoura Fishing Tours

Join a local, family-run Kiwi fishing trip with Kaikoura Fishing Tours for 2 - 4 hours. Book your trip to Kaikoura today with Everything New Zealand!

Bird Watching - Albatross Encounter | Kaikoura

Albatross encounter Kaikoura operating boat tours and bird feeding and feeding in the south island of New Zealand. Book today with Everything New Zealand.

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Helicopter Flight & Alpine Picnic in Kaikoura

For a romantic experience or adventure with friends and family, join Kaikoura Helicopters on a helicopter flight and alpine picnic landing. 

45 minute Whale Watching Helicopter Flight from Kaikoura

Whale watch in Kaikoura on a scenic helicopter flight for unparalleled views of the amazing wildlife Kaikoura has to offer.

40 minute Whale Watching and Scenic Helicopter Flight Kaikoura

Kaikoura is world renowned for its spectacular Whale Watching and what better way to get up close and personal with these amazing animals. 

Located on the east coast of the South Island, it’s well known for nature and aquatic wildlife, with year round sperm whales, plus dolphins, seals, scenic flights and walking trails.

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