Unlike anywhere
There are few places on earth like Kaikōura, a coastal town offering breathtaking views that will stop you in your tracks. The towering snow-clad mountains provide a stunning backdrop over the town centre, which extends out to the Kaikōura Peninsula, where the waves of the Pacific roll in.
Local tour operators offer the chance to watch whales, dolphins, seabirds, and other species of marine life daily by boat or flight. If you prefer to stay on land, there is quad biking, a visit to a lavender farm, or llama trekking. For those who enjoy a slower journey, there are many walking and cycling tracks to enjoy or explore.
The town itself exudes a laid-back charm, with a vibrant arts and crafts scene, quaint cafés, and seafood restaurants serving up the freshest local delicacies. Kaikōura’s culinary offerings are centred around its abundant seafood, including succulent crayfish (lobster) that has earned the town a reputation as the “Crayfish Capital of New Zealand.”
Kaikōura is located 2.5 hours drive north of Ōtautahi Christchurch and two hours south of Picton.
We invite you to discover what makes Kaikōura so unique – a place that’s one of a kind, unlike anywhere else.