A small destination with its own attractive history and archaeological remains, the picturesque coastal town of Kaikoura is an ideal place for marine life encounters and coastal walks. The entire region acts as a strong base for different kinds of wildlife experiences including, a chance to watch whales, dolphins, sea-birds and many other species of marine life in their natural habitat. The list just not ends here, in fact there is plenty to choose from. The much popular crayfish surely spoils the travellers for choice no matter they eat in or dining out. Here’s a quick look on some of the most popular activities in Kaikoura which set holidaymakers on a mad scramble to grab air tickets aboard flights to New Zealand.
Dolphin Encounter
Swimming with or watching the dusky dolphins’ in an open ocean environment is certainly a dream come true for most travellers who wish to encounter with the nature very closely. Dolphin Encounter is a very popular tour at the shore in the ocean off Kaikoura with the highest chances of locating the marine mammals than anywhere in New Zealand. Holidaymakers can easily sight marine mammals and seabirds in their natural environment in pods numbering anywhere in between 100 to 1000. The enchanting and acrobatic dolphins in the ocean leave travellers gloating over their decision to book tickets on flights to New Zealand.
Whale Watching
Often famed as one of the best whale watching destinations in the world, Kaikoura is a perfect location to partake in an exciting up-close encounter with the world’s largest toothed predator, the Giant Sperm Whale. Flocked by tourists round the year, this famous town is gaining quick popularity not just amongst the adventure travellers but with the blasé souls as well. A typical whale watch tour may also include live encounter with New Zealand’s Fur Seals, Dusky dolphins and the endangered Wandering Albatross. The destination even attracts the largest concentration and variety of sea birds on mainland New Zealand that includes different species of Albatross, Petrel and Shearwater.
Bird Watching
Much popular for whales and dolphins, Kaikoura also provides a wonderful opportunity to view an impressive array of seabirds and most importantly the mighty Albatross. The town boasts a greater assortment of seabird species within a small area than anywhere along the New Zealand’s coastline making it the one of the most visited travel spot. The line encounter with Albatross enables the visitors to get up very close to the seabirds and thus allowing for some fantastic and incredible photo opportunities. A large array of petrels, shearwaters and much more can also be sighted at the shores.
