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  • Adria Adria said

    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
  • D&J D&J said

    This morning we boarded the ferry to Picton, leaving the North shore (and its rain hopefully) behind us and commencing our tour of the So... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler D&J
  • The Zackowski s The Zackowski s said

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

    by Real Traveler The Zackowski s
  • Eliza Eliza said

    So the ferry was uneventful. I was feeling a little bit off (presumably from the waves... we'll just ignore the bubbly) so I took a mot... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Eliza
  • ScottA ScottA said

    (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,... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler ScottA
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8 hotels found
  • 1. Albatross Backpacker Inn

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 22 reviews from 1 source

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    Albatross Backpacker Inn
    Based on 22 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    • "Would definitely stay there again." — source Hostelworld

      "Would definately stay there again." — source Hostelworld

  • 2. YHA Hostel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 15 reviews from 1 source

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    YHA Hostel
    Based on 15 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
    • "A great place to stay and a short walk from the seal colony and amazing views from our dorm which were among the best of our trip." — source Hostelworld

      "It is also understaffed with one lady doing all the washing, all the cleaning, reception etc." — source Hostelworld

  • 3. Adelphi Lodge

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    Adelphi Lodge

    Welcome to Aldephi Lodge, Kaikoura New Zealand, affordable backpacker accommodation in a converted historic Hotel conveniently located in the centre of town.Warm, friendly and funky, only 200m from the beach and with awesome vi... more

  • 4. Lazy Shag Backpackers

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.4 out of 5 based on 5 reviews from 1 source

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    Lazy Shag Backpackers
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    Based on 5 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.4 out of 5
    • "not to recommend at all." — source Hostelworld

      "Place was clean and my heater worked." — source Hostelworld

  • 5. The Lazy Shag

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.4 out of 5 based on 5 reviews from 1 source

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    The Lazy Shag
    Average by real travelers
    Based on 5 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.4 out of 5
    • "not to recommend at all." — source Hostelworld

      "Place was clean and my heater worked." — source Hostelworld

  • 6. Brook House B&B

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 1 review from 1 source

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    Brook House B&B
    Based on 1 review from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    • "would definitely stay again." — source Hostelworld

  • Comfort Inn Kaikoura Mediterranean

    Magnificent mountain views. Whale watching, dolphin swimming, shark encounter, restaurants and town center within 2.5 kilometers. Bush Walks nearby. Surfcasting Beach 5 minutes walk. Front Desk Hours: 7:30am-9:30pm, guests m... more

  • Admiral Creighton Bed and Breakfast

    Set on the banks of a stream and with wonderful mountains views, Admiral Creighton is an intimate Bed & Breakfast with homely atmosphere and personal service. The rooms are individually designed and decorated, all with en suit... more

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