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Day 65: Kaikoura - Christchurch | Oct 10 08'

by D&J a traveling as a couple from Edinburgh, on vacation in Kaikoura

"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 »
Day 64: Wellington – Picton - Kaikoura | Oct 09 08'

by D&J a traveling as a couple from Edinburgh, on vacation in Kaikoura

"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 »
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 »
Swimming with Dolphins! | Dec 03 08'

by Jetsetters 08 a female from Toronto, on vacation in Kaikoura

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 »
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 »
Tea with the fur seals | Oct 26 08'

by Helen Pattison a 31 year old female traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Kaikoura

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 Heather.... 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 »
Kaikoura- wildlife viewing | Jun 17 07'

by Beverley and Jamie a 26 year old female traveling as a couple from Essex, on vacation in Kaikoura

"Saw 2 sperm whales, whale watching, good hostel and bought mum a tree!"

On the way from Christchurch to Kaikoura we stopped at Hanmer Springs. There they had nice natural hot springs, so thought we should stop to warm u... Continue reading »