Activities & Attractions

A destination for all seasons, Kaikoura offers activities for everyone. World renowned for the variety of marine life that inhabits the coastline, Kaikoura is one of the few places in the world where you can view whales, dolphins, sharks and fur seals in their natural environment all year round.

Encounter Kaikoura
Encounter Kaikoura operates two of Kaikoura’s well known sea based operations, Dolphin Encounter and Albatross Encounter. Encounter Kaikoura is located on the beachfront in Kaikoura at 96 Esplanade.

Whale Watch
New Zealand's only marine-based whale watching company offers visitors an exciting up-close encounter with the giant Sperm Whale at all times of the year. Whale Watch scheduled tours operate daily.

Seal Swim Kaikoura
Snorkelling in the shallow waters of the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula with wild New Zealand Fur Seals is a truly unique experience. It's one of those simple nature experiences that opens your mind to the sheer magnificence of our natural environment and its amazing inhabitants.

Maori Tours
Maori Tours offers a personal and natural experience that gives a rare insight into modern day Maori. With a maximum of 10 per tour, guests can be assured of a real cultural exchange where you will be encouraged to learn, join in and have fun - so don't forget your sense of humour!

Kaikoura Wilderness Walks
Kaikoura Wilderness Walks presents guests a truly authentic and diverse wilderness encounter. Kaikoura Wilderness Walks offers two and three-day guided walks through the Puhi Peaks Nature Reserve, which is famous as a haven for a diverse array of rare and endangered native species of flora and fauna.

4 Wheel Adventure Tours
Glenstrae Farm 4 Wheel Adventures offers unforgettable guided off-road tours through native bush, with magnificent views of the Kaikoura coast near Christchurch New Zealand.