Kaikoura

 

Few places in the world can boast of such natural wonders as those offered by land and sea in Kaikoura New Zealand.
 
The seaside settlement of Kaikoura, situated midway between Christchurch and Picton on the rugged east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is overlooked by majestic mountains, which are snow-capped for many months of the year.
 
This unique combination of ocean and mountains offers stunning coastal and mountain scenery and a host of local activities, including Whale watching, Dolphin swimming, walks, and much more!

Today, the emphasis in Kaikoura is the conservation of marine life, working with a sustainable tourist industry which allows visitors from all over the world to appreciate life in the ocean. In 1978, the Marine Mammal Protection Act was finally passed, providing total protection to New Zealand’s whales, dolphins and seals
 
Several different species of whale can be seen off Kaikoura at different times of the year, but almost always the huge Sperm Whales. Flukes lifting clear at the start of the deep dive, adolescent male Sperm Whales enjoy the rich diet of the Kaikoura waters while building up their strength to move to the mating grounds of the warm north.
 
An incredible experience not to be missed seeing these amazing creatures of the deep blue sea.