The name Kaikōura comes from the Māori word for a local ocean delicacy: southern rock lobster, also known as crayfish or kōura. The seafood catch here is indeed plentiful, as are opportunities to see massive marine wildlife like sperm whales and orcas. Even more popular are Kaikōura's dusky dolphins, who gather by the hundreds and impress crowds with...
Read moreis is a not too strenuous walk round the Kaikoura peninsula taking in fantastic views of the Southern Alps as well as the observation points that used to be used for whale-spotting by the early whalers. If you start in Kaikoura the path will take you round the peninsula to the Marina (from where the whale-spotting...
Read moreThe trail is fantastic. Very nice smooth brick for the first Kilometer . The views are simply fabulous the entire walk. You must walk this if you...
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