🇳🇿 Kaikoura, NZ: More Than Just Views! (Whales, Lobsters & Seals!)
Forget passive sightseeing—Kaikoura is all about wild encounters + hands-on adventures! 🐋 Must-Do Activities: 1️⃣ Whale Watching 🚢/🚁 Sperm whales year-round | Humpbacks (June-July)! 80% refund if no whales seen. Bonus: Dolphins jumping beside your boat! 2️⃣ Fishing & Crayfish (Lobster) Hunting 🦞🎣 "Kaikoura" = "Lobster feast" in Māori—need we say more? Keep your catch (gear provided). 3️⃣ Fur Seal Spotting 🦭 Peninsula Walkway (3-4hr loop): Seals + volcanic cliffs + whale views (if lucky!). Best spots: Ohau Point Lookout & Waterfall. 🍽️ Unique Eats: Fresh crayfish (duh!). Māori Hangi (food cooked in earth ovens—try it!). 🚗 Getting There: 2.5hrs from Christchurch (easy day trip). Rent a car—buses are limited! 💡 Pro Tips: Layer up! Weather changes fast (even in summer). Sunscreen + sunglasses—coastal glare is no joke. #KaikouraAdventures 🦞 #WhaleWatchingNZ 🐋 #NZSeafoodFeast 🍽️ #WildNZ 🌊 #TravelDifferent ✨