Kaikoura is a coastal city within the Canterbury region of New Zealand. The city is located just between the Kaikoura range and the Pacific Ocean, and only a few hours away from the famous Christchurch. The town is famous for the high sperm whale population and hence a famous spot for whale watching, marine mammal encounters and other wildlife experience.
Tourists can combine other activities like whale watching with sightseeing. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the coastline from above in whale flights across the sea. Cruise and boat tours also provide opportunities for visitors to go seal swimming, whale watching by boat, wild life adventures and on an ocean safari. There are also various other water sports activities to participate in such as dolphin swimming, snorkelling and kayaking. Helicopter and balloon tours provide you with an amazing scenic view from above where you watch the coast, the city, and the whales.
There are a few other outdoor activities tourists can engage in to spice their trip up with adventure such as road and eco tours or observing terrestrial wildlife. Some special occasions occur when there are exclusive tours available to take around the city and learn it's history and culture. Tripindicator provides more information about the city's hot spots and tours on their website.
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