🇳🇿 New Zealand | Kaikoura: More Than Whales, Try Kayaking! 🚣‍♀️✨

🚌 Transportation: 7:30 AM: Took Intercity Bus from Christchurch → Kaikoura (arrived 10:20 AM). Pro tip: Book via gofun for better deals! 🎫 Kayaking Tour (3 Hours): 12:30 PM: Met at the base, geared up, and learned roles: 👑 Prince (front) vs. 🛳️ Captain (back—steers the kayak!). 💪 Reality check: Carrying kayaks to shore = way heavier than expected! 😅 🌊 Adventure Time! Expectation: "I’ll be a kayak pro!" Reality: "Why’s my boat spinning?!" 🔄 (Got towed by the coach—no shame!) 🐬 Mission failed... but upgraded! No dolphins? No problem! Instead: Seals & sea lions chilling on rocks (so chubby + cute!). Their human-like coughs tricked us at first! 😆 🏔️ Epic views: Snow-capped mountains + endless ocean—pure magic. 🌟 Why It’s Worth It: ✔️ Unplanned joy: Nature’s surprises > expectations. ✔️ Coach’s fun facts: History + wildlife trivia (seals’ diets, habits, etc.). ✔️ Mood boost: Left all stress behind—just awe and peace. Even cloudy days shine in Kaikoura! ☁️💙 #NewZealand #KaikouraAdventures #KayakNZ #SealSpotting #TravelNZ #SouthIslandMagic