Hanmer Springs Wildlife Viewing

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Hot Spring's Kiwi style | Jan 17 07'

by The Zackowski s a male traveling as a family from Calgary, on vacation in Hanmer Springs

"Off the beaten path."

Thursday, January 18, 2007 (Hanmer Springs)- visited the local seal colony out on the Peninsula in Kaikoura. Almost stepped on a seal, most pay mor... Continue reading »

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Kaikoura | Feb 05 07'

by Jamie and Tal a real traveler from London, on vacation in Kaikoura

We left Blenheim this morning and headed south towards Kaikoura, a small town set in the lee of the Kaikoura Peninsula. On the way we passed the So... Continue reading »
Whale- and seal-watching in Kaikoura | May 23 06'

by ScottA a 30 year old male, on vacation in Kaikoura

"Back into your seats please, we have a whale dead ahead!"

(Check out the more photos options for more pix of whales, seals, and birds in action!)The start of my Stray journey started off slowly, but pleasa... Continue reading »
Nature Watch | Sep 02 06'

by Chuck2006 a 34 year old male traveling as a couple, on vacation in Kaikoura

"Whales n Stuff"

We drove for 7 hours from the West Coast of New Zealand over to the East Coast just 1 and half hours drive above Christchurch where we had to drop... Continue reading »
Dusky Dolphin Encounter | Apr 24 07'

by 3 Men & Little Lady a real traveler from Cheshunt, on vacation in Kaikoura

"Posted by Paul"

As soon as we arrived in Kaikoura, George and Adam left Natalie and me to brave a swim in the somewhat chilly looking South Pacific Ocean with the... Continue reading »
Dolphins and Whales :o) | Nov 26 07'

by Jes & Al's Travels a 26 year old female traveling as a couple, on vacation in Kaikoura

"there was a bunch of adults all sounding like Dorie (from finding nemo) speaking whale"

Jes:Our travels from the grey place took us on to Hamner Springs where Al had a fantastic time (hopefully he will wright about this) then on to Kai... Continue reading »

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Tea with the fur seals

Back in Womba, we were off on the road again, to drive down the East Coast as far as Christchurch where we'd hook up again with Chris and... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Helen Pattison
Whale Watching - well for one of us

Being in AKaroa is starting to feel like GroundHog Day to me, its time to move on. God knows what being back in Leigh-on-Sea will f... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Travelling Family
The Soulvan

Our home for the next 17 days is this classy set of wheels - James Brown on one side and Ray Charles on the other. There is a whole... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler H&M on the road
Road Trip - Kaikoura (twice)

We arrived in Kaikoura late on New Year's Day. The small town is supposed to be in one of the most picturesque landscapes in NZ. However,... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Jon & Hannah
Whale Watching!

We arrived with enough time left in the day to set up a whale watching tour for the next morning - 7:45 AM to be exact - ouch! I was real... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Adria