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Things to do in Kaikoura
Attractions
Zip Lining
Museum
Visit the Kaikōura Museum, which showcases the region’s rich cultural and natural history. The museum features exhibits on local marine life, Māori heritage, and the town’s whaling past. It’s an informative stop for those interested in learning more about Kaikōura’s unique heritage.
Swimming Pools
The Kaikōura Aquatic Centre is an open-air facility with three heated pools: a 25m lap pool, a 6m multi-use learn-to-swim/hydrotherapy pool, and a beach-entry toddler pool. Amenities include a splash pad, changing rooms, and a picnic area. It’s a great spot for families and individuals looking to relax or engage in recreational swimming.
Whale Watching
Experience close encounters with sperm whales year-round, and seasonal sightings of humpback, minke, and blue whales.
Dolphin and Seal Encounters
Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway
Seafood Sampling
Dark Sky Sanctuary
Mount Fyffe Hike
For hiking enthusiasts, the Mount Fyffe track offers a challenging ascent with rewarding panoramic views of the Kaikōura plains and coastline.
Swimming with the dolphins or watching the whale migration from on the water and in the air is a popular attraction with Kaikōura’s extensive amount of marine wildlife. The local population has has a strong connection with the sea and Kaikōura offers a variety of deep sea fishing adventures with a variety of charters.
For those seeking time to themselves to relax and take in all the beautiful scenery of Kaikōura, many bush walks and trails are located around Kaikōura.