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Visit Kaikōura from Christchurch (small group Tour)
Kaikoura
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This tour includes 5 hours of travel from Christchurch to Kaikōura following state Highway 1
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the stunning Kaikōura coast on this full-day small-group tour from Christchurch. We'll pick you up from your hotel or a central meeting point, then set off along State Highway 1, where dramatic cliffs, sweeping ocean views, and rolling farmland create the perfect backdrop for a day of adventure. Stop along the way for morning tea before arriving in Kaikōura for lunch.
Then stroll the scenic Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, visit seal colonies, or explore the charming township at your own pace. For wildlife enthusiasts and thrill-seekers, upgrade to include a whale-watching cruise, dolphin or albatross encounter, scenic flight, or an eco-zipline adventure. *Please note: Independent third-...
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Snacks
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Citizens' War Memorial
Meet beside the Citizens' War Memorial Statue at Cathedral Square. Choose this option if you are yet to book your accommodation.
Return
Visit Kaikōura from Christchurch (small group Tour)
Kaikoura
About
Explore the stunning Kaikōura coast on this full-day small-group tour from Christchurch. We'll pick you up from your hotel or a central meeting point, then set off along State Highway 1, where dramatic cliffs, sweeping ocean views, and rolling farmland create the perfect backdrop for a day of adventure. Stop along the way for morning tea before arriving in Kaikōura for lunch.
Then stroll the scenic Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, visit seal colonies, or explore the charming township at your own pace. For wildlife enthusiasts and thrill-seekers, upgrade to include a whale-watching cruise, dolphin or albatross encounter, scenic flight, or an eco-zipline adventure. *Please note: Independent third-...
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Snacks
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Citizens' War Memorial
Meet beside the Citizens' War Memorial Statue at Cathedral Square. Choose this option if you are yet to book your accommodation.
Return
Itinerary
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Kaikoura
Step inside the Kaikōura Museum to discover the region's rich history - from Māori heritage to early European settler stories to natural-history exhibits including local marine life and tsunami history.
30 minutes
2
Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway
Optional activity: The Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway is one of the region's most iconic coastal tracks, offering spectacular views and close encounters with wildlife. The walk loops around the peninsula and can be enjoyed as a short stroll or a longer hike, depending on your preference.
2 hours
3
Kaikoura
Enjoy the stunning coastal mountain ranges and dramatic sea views as you approach the township of Kaikōura.
4
Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
Optional activity. Explore the Kaikoura coast and see dolphins on a 3.5 hors dolphin encounter experence
3 hours
5
Optional activity. This immersive 3.5-hour experience begins with collection from central Kaikōura and a fully guided scenic
journey in one of our air-conditioned minibuses to the beachfront airfield. From here, guests board a
custom-built 4x4 vehicle to cross the iconic, braided waters of the Kahutara River. The adventure continues
with a leisurely off-road ascent through the verdant valleys of Rakanui Station, past grazing stock and native
bush, towards the starting point of their ziplining experience.
4 hours
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Ohau Point Seal Colony
Visit Ohau Point and see New Zealand Fur Seals in their natural habitat.
