South Island
Kaikōura
Where the mountains meet whales
All destinations
Suggested stay: 1–2 days
What to do
- Whale watching
- Dolphin swims
- Crayfish off the boat
- Wildlife
- Water
- Food & Wine
Experiences in Kaikōura
Journeys through here
Both Islands · 12–18 nights
Best of Both Islands
Auckland → Rotorua → Wellington → Kaikōura → Queenstown → Christchurch
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South Island · 7–10 nights
Wine & Wilderness
Marlborough → Kaikōura → Christchurch → Central Otago → Queenstown
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