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Whale Watching | Jul 23 06'

by Dave and Liz a 31 year old male traveling as a couple, on vacation in Kaikoura

"aboard the “Te AO MARAMA”"

Kaikoura, a nice little spot sandwiched between the Southern Alps Mountains and the South Pacific Sea. Famously known for its beauty and Hill... Continue reading »
Seals, lots of seals | Jun 21 06'

by Brandon Murray a 22 year old male from London, on vacation in Kaikoura

Around by Kaikoura there is a walk across the sea shore which huge colonies of seals inhabat! Me and Brandon, as we do, were messing abou... Continue reading »
Seaside and Whale-Watching | Apr 02 07'

by Cate a 20 year old female from Beverley, on vacation in Kaikoura

"Whales are very big and dolphins very funny"

So we bumped around in the back of the campervan for what seemed like days until we arrived at Kaikoura...there were people...are cafes and BARS!!!... Continue reading »
Kaikoura | Feb 28 07'

by Alan a 33 year old male from Watford, on vacation in Kaikoura

With only a few days to get to Christchurch for Ben to catch his flight we decided to squeeze in one more destination. We headed up to Kaikora to s... Continue reading »
napkin roses | Feb 15 07'

by emily squared a 20 year old female from Billingshurst, on vacation in Kaikoura

"bought us some wedges which was muchly appreciated! "

we stayed in a hostel called adelphi lodge. we were going to go seal swimming but the weather wasn't right so they had to cancel it. the first... Continue reading »
Which way do we go! | Jan 17 07'

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

"Their all driv'n on the WRONG side of the road!"

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 (7pm-Peketa Beach,Kaikoura)- At approx. 7pm we have come upon an ocean side Holiday Park (campground), called Peketa Beac... Continue reading »
Kaikoura | Dec 05 06'

by Suz_1204 a 26 year old female from London, on vacation in Kaikoura

Had a long drive up from Queenstown to Christchurch where i spent the evening before going up to Kaikoura the following day. It was only a short dr... Continue reading »
vomiting with dolphins | Feb 08 08'

by alex f a 31 year old from Cambridge, on vacation in Kaikoura

"curious beasts"

Swimming with dolphins is supposed to make you cry, it just made me vomit. Trouble was, the boat was a bit rocky going out to the dolphin's p... Continue reading »
Dolphins!!!! | Nov 18 06'

by Elle and Nick a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Kaikoura

happy days with dolphins!So far the East coast of the South Island had proved somewhat disappointing after the rugged West coast adn its tropical r... Continue reading »
Kaikora | Oct 04 07'

by Leigh+Mal a 29 year old male traveling as a couple from Manchester, on vacation in Kaikoura

We wanted to stay in Kaikora for 2 nights but has luck would have it there was a sea festival in town so all accommodation was booked up. So we cou... Continue reading »