Kaikoura offers a unique blend of nature and adventure. Encounter majestic marine life like whales and dolphins, explore scenic trails for hiking or biking, and indulge in fresh seafood. With opportunities for relaxation and excitement, Kaikoura promises unforgettable experiences that bond families amidst breathtaking natural beauty.
Check out these amazing winter specials. Something for everyone.
ECOZIP LAND TO SEA COMBO
1x Whale watching fare (Ocean's Cabin), 1 x Ecozip adventure (3.5hr) NZD $165.00 (Original price NZD $330)
Experience the thrill of whale watching and Zip-lining in Kaikoura! Whale Watch is the only vessel-based whale watching company in New Zealand, offering a 95% success rate of sighting the giant sperm whale in its natural habitat. But that's not all - you also have the opportunity to spot other marine mammals such as blue, fin, Sei, humpback, Minke, pilot, orca, and southern right whales, as well as common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and seals.
To add to your adventure, Embark on a journey of discovery with a 3.5-hour breath-taking Zip line experience. Clip into 2.2km of high-flying fun across five giant zip lines, where you’ll enjoy bird’s-eye views of the mountains and the ocean. Throughout your journey, you’ll be accompanied by two of our expert, local guides, who will describe the history of the region, share stories of the local people and explain how your participation in the EcoZip experience is helping to restore sections of Rakanui Station’s farmland back to native forest.
NEWLY OPENED ECOZIP KAIKOURA
Experience Kaikōura like you’ve never seen it before with newly opened EcoZip Kaikōura. To celebrate the team at EcoZip Kaikōura has a special code for readers to us to unlock a massive 15% discount when you join with them. Just add DK2024 (case sensitive) when making your booking.
This is valid for all bookings for now up until the end of October 2024.
Happy zipping! BOOK NOW
FIXED WING MOUNTAIN TO SEA COMBO
1x Whale watching fare (Ocean's Cabin), 1 x 30 minute Scenic Flight (Aero Club) NZD $165.00 (Original price NZD $330)
Experience the thrill of whale watching and scenic flight in Kaikoura! Whale Watch is the only vessel-based whale watching company in New Zealand, offering a 95% success rate of sighting the giant sperm whale in its natural habitat. But that's not all - you also have the opportunity to spot other marine mammals such as blue, fin, Sei, humpback, Minke, pilot, orca, and southern right whales, as well as common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and seals.
To add to your adventure, take a 30-minute scenic flight over the stunning Kaikoura coastline. Take in the panoramic views of the Seaward Kaikoura ranges, snowy mountain peaks, native forests, and the picturesque coastline. With guaranteed window seats, you can capture fantastic photos from a new perspective in the sky.
KAIKOURA HELICOPTERS FAMILY SPECIAL
Valid from 13 April to 31 August 2024
Put yourself in the ultimate vantage point and explore Kaikōura and its many natural wonders by Helicopter. See an entire Whale from head to tail as we fly slow orbits above. Explore the unique and rugged Kaikōura Coastline and fly through the towering peaks of the Kaikōura Seaward Ranges to land in the seasonal snow.
Use promo code Winter24 when booking to receive a 10% discount on our flight offerings with Kaikōura Helicopters.
Click here for flight options and to book https://kaikourahelicopters.rezdy.com/
FELTED SOAP MAKING AT LAVENDYL LAVENDER FARM
Suitable for all ages, this craft only takes 15 minutes. The result is a beautiful felted soap. Using your creative flair, you can make a personalised gift for someone. Once you have used the soap, you will have a scented pad you can put in a drawer. Cost $10 per soap. Free drink with every 2 soaps. Pre-booking not necessary.
FREE AFTERNOON TEA
For a rural retreat in Kaikoura NZ, try Dylans rustic cottage bed and breakfast. Dylans Country Cottages is two unique rustic bed and breakfast cottages, Mahoe and Kowhai. They are in a rural setting beneath the spectacular Seaward Kaikoura mountain range. Dylans is only five minutes from central Kaikoura and is part of Lavendyl Lavender Farm.
Free afternoon tea with a nights accommodation during the school holidays.