Kaikoura is the Maori verb “to eat Crayfish” and this is inevitably something that everyone on Kaikoura holidays end up doing. But the waters around Kaikoura offer much more than crayfish, and those on holiday in Kaikoura will be enthralled with the proliferation of wildlife which includes whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, shearwaters , petrels and albatross.
The landscape you will see on your holiday in Kaikoura is simply stunning and there are few places on earth where you can experience mountains so close to the sea. In the winter months, the mountains are covered with snow which simply adds to the dramatic landscape that you will see during your Kaikoura holiday. Kaikoura is located on the rugged East Coast of the South Island, midway between Christchurch and Picton. The stunning alpine/coastal scenery is not the only thing that make holidays to Kaikoura so special. Holidays in Kaikoura will provide relaxation, nature, art, history, culture, fine wine and delightful cuisine.
