Kaikoura is a faorite destination for whale watching, dolphin swimming and natural sightseeing. Located at the foot of the southern alps and leading to the coast of New Zealand, naturalist travelers will appreciate the wealth of wildlife and the great scenery for picture-taking.
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Day 65: Kaikoura - Christchurch | Oct 10 08'
"A whale of a time!"
Breakfast served on the balcony in our room, having been upgraded – another spectacular view of the sea and the mountains. Today’s big event is wha... Continue reading »
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Day 64: Wellington – Picton - Kaikoura | Oct 09 08'
"Drew, Jane and the Mighty T on tour"
This morning we boarded the ferry to Picton, leaving the North shore (and its rain hopefully) behind us and commencing our tour of the South. This... Continue reading »
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Wellington to Kaikoura | Jan 18 09'
Super ferry trip from Wellington to the South Island through lots of little inlets, very scenic, beautiful weather. Then a day in Kaikoura mainly f... Continue reading »
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Swimming with Dolphins! | Dec 03 08'
Well, it was an early rise for us all this morning. We wouldnt normally get up for a 5:30 am tour, but this was a special occassion. We had booked... Continue reading »
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Marine adventures: part one | Jan 11 09'
"Continuing the search for big stuff"
As we discovered in Australia, there's a lot of big stuff down under and the theme continues in New Zealand. Here are a few marine-related big... Continue reading »
