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Kaikoura Region

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Kaikoura Region

Squeezed between two giants, a dramatic point where the Southern Alps and Pacific Ocean meet.

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Animal Attractions

9 items with the highest ranking score first

Sunbathing seal at Ohau Point

Ohau Point Seal Colony

Off SH1 - Nth of Kaikoura

97%

93 Reviews

81 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Watch NZ Fur Seals play - right next to State Highway 1.

Amazing rock formations on the peninsula

Kaikoura Peninsula Carpark Seal Watching

96%

43 Reviews

35 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Watch seals in their natural habitat. Please give respect and provide them plenty of space.

Dive Kaikoura

96%

4 Reviews

 Analysis
Good shot!

Albatross Encounter Kaikoura

95%

19 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Get up close and personal to the largest wingspan in the world!

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Seal Swim Kaikoura

91%

54 Reviews

35 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Swim with wild New Zealand fur seals in the shallow bays of the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula. This is an experience you do not want to miss! No...

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Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura

90%

256 Reviews

210 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Swim with and watch wild dolphins in Kaikoura

Wings Over Whales

89%

34 Reviews

24 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Adventure through the skies and experience Kaikoura's mighty Sperm Whale, playful Dusky dolphins and majestic scenery!

Kaikoura Helicopters World of Whales

86%

12 Reviews

12 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Whale Watch Kaikoura

82%

677 Reviews

605 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Whale Watch is a multiple national and international award winning New Zealand nature-based Tourism Company owned and operated by the indigenous...