A spring getaway!
Looking to wind down this Spring and take in some fresh air? Only 2 hours 30 minutes drive north from Christchurch Airport or 1 hour 40 from Blenheim, Kaikōura is the perfect, easily accessible location for a relaxing weekend away!
- Duration 3 Days
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All Aboard...
Climb on board the Coastal Pacific Train at 0700am from Christchurch Train station, for a scenic journey up the Pacific coast. Enjoy rugged coastlines and breath taking beauty! The Train between Christchurch - Picton (via Kaikōura) is currently running Thursday - Sunday
You will arrive into Kaikōura around 10am, ready for the day ahead.
When you arrive, enjoy time wandering around town - it will be hard to go past Harmons Motor Museum. Father and son Geoff and Bernard Harmon have an extensive collection of classic cars, with onsite Bernie's Diner - Kaikōura's American style diner! We recommend the tasty milkshake and burgers!
After lunch head out for a fish with Top Catch Fishing Charters or Kaikōura Fishing Tours! Enjoy an unforgettable experience on the water and take home what you catch!
Check into your accommodation at one of our awesome spots - whether Awatea Country B&B, Manakau Lodge, Lobster Inn, Dylan's Country Cottages. Wacky Stays or Alpine Pacific Holiday Park - we know you won't be disappointed.
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Transport
Top Catch Fishing Charters
Bernie's Diner
Awatea Country B&B
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After a rested night sleep, hire your rental car from Kaikōura rentals and embark on the day!
Enjoy an action packed morning with Dolphin Encounter! The Dusky Dolphin are one of the most acrobatic dolphin of the dolphin species - so be ready for a show in their natural environment - whether you are swimming or watching!
Did you know - Kaikōura has one of the greatest numbers of different types of seabirds within a small area than anywhere along the New Zealand coastline. View the albatross, petrels, shearwaters and other seabirds with Albatross Encounter.
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Transport
Dolphin Encounter
Albatross Encounter
