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Top things to do in Kaikoura
$ 147.40
Kaikoura Small Group Whale Watch from Christchurch Tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
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$ 302.79
Christchurch Kaikoura Whale Watching or Fishing Experience
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Free cancellation
(3) • 50+ booked
$ 344.75
Wildlife Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura
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$ 131.49
Seal Pedal Kayak Tour in Kaikoura
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$ 211.15
Kaikoura Zip-line Experience
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$ 158.59
Coastal Wildlife Adventure with Fur Seal Observation Tour
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Sunset Kayak Experience with Seal Sighting in Kaikoura
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English guided
Evening departure
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$ 115.55
Christchurch Kaikoura Whale Watch Small Group Day Tour
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Reviews of Kaikoura activities
Zaira ***
2026-04-13 06:53:18
Booked Sudima Kaikōura via Klook and really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is new, clean, and located right by the beach with stunning ocean and mountain views—definitely a highlight. 
Rooms were spacious, modern, and comfortable, and it’s just a short walk to town which makes it very convenient. 
overall a great option if you’re staying in Kaikōura.
Chung *******
2026-04-22 14:08:58
The basic accommodation was okay; it didn't have many amenities and was a bit old. There was a strong smell of cleaning products, so we had to open the windows to air it out, but overall it was clean. The location is excellent, just a two-minute drive to a street with many restaurants.
Klook客路用户
2026-06-04 09:04:07
Our driver and guide, Joseph, was very professional and responsible, and even took us to explore some extra views. We were so lucky to have clear weather today and saw sperm whales, dolphins, and seals!
Klook 用戶
2026-07-24 10:42:01
The whale watching activity was canceled due to bad weather, but the tour guide seemed inexperienced and unable to arrange and execute a backup plan in a timely manner. When we stopped along the way, they also didn't announce the meeting time. Luckily, the group members were quite good and didn't cause any delays. The guide did provide some brief commentary along the way, and there was someone in our group who didn't understand Chinese, but the guide hardly used English to accommodate them.
Klook用戶
2026-05-30 12:32:27
Our tour guide was incredibly enthusiastic, taking us to Tongue Point, a spot very close to the sea lions. The itinerary was well-planned, and even though the road conditions weren't the smoothest, we felt completely at ease with our guide. You definitely shouldn't miss this!
Ai ********
2026-04-10 19:30:32
It was a choppy ride with gale warning and high chance of sea sickness. Thankful that the ride proceeded and we got to see marama and tiaki whales and a school of dusky dolphins and fur seals
Klook客路用户
2026-09-15 04:28:36
There were only three of us that day, so it turned into a private tour. We saw plenty of seals, but dolphins require a bit of luck! We were incredibly lucky and encountered four dolphins swimming around us for a long time. We also owe it to our experienced guide, who spotted the dolphins immediately. When we got close, he even tapped the boat with his finger, making a sound similar to a dolphin's call to attract them. It was truly a worthwhile trip.
Quick facts about Kaikoura
Local weather
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Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1CAD = 1.26NZD
Official languages
English
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Flight time
20 hours
When departing from Toronto
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