3 Day Kaikoura Sealife and Coach Tour from Christchurch
Available 01 October to 30 April.
Seals, dolphins and whales - what more could you want in a three-day break! Head north from Christchurch to the coastal town of Kaikoura. Kaikoura township is bustling with many cafes, restaurants and shops but the main reason for visiting is the wildlife. Your tour includes a magical swimming encounter with Dusky Dolphins, the world-famous Kaikoura Whale Watch tour and a half-day kayaking tour before heading home.
This is an Independent coach tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers. You have free time to explore on your own and are free to choose where and when to eat, meals are not included unless specified.
ItineraryDay 1: Christchurch to Kaikoura and Swimming with the DolphinsStop At: Kaikoura, Kaikoura, Canterbury Region, South Island
Coastal Pacific Train: Christchurch to Kaikoura
The Coastal Pacific train journey travels between Christchurch, the South Island's largest city and the delightful port of Picton. This journey is a scenic feast of New Zealand, with the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side of your train and the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline on the other. The Coastal Pacific travels through 22 tunnels and crosses 175 bridges - one of them being New Zealand's only road-rail bridge. The Coastal Pacific includes an open-air viewing carriage where all your senses are awakened with the clean and fresh sea air.
This leg of the journey crosses the wonderful North Canterbury countryside to the township of Kaikoura. Kaikoura offers dramatic landscape scenes of mountains meeting the sea. Kaikoura is world famous for its resident whale population and whale-watching tours. The more adventurous traveller might wish to get closer to marine life and swim with the dolphins.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter), 96 Esplanade, Kaikōura 7300, New Zealand
Dolphin Encounter
Upon arrival in Kaikoura, please collect your luggage and make your way to Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura. The Dolphin Encounter office is located at 96 Esplanade, Kaikoura, which is 800 metres (874 yards) from the InterCity coach stop and takes approximately 10 minutes to walk. Or if you would like assistance with your luggage taxis are also readily available, at your own cost.
Once you arrive at Dolphin Encounter, please present your itinerary with your reservation number to the check-in staff and request that they store your luggage until the end of the Swimming with Dolphins Tour. Experience a magical swimming encounter with dusky dolphins off the coast of Kaikoura. You’ll be taken out in the catamaran and have the chance to swim in the water with these wild mammals in a completely natural environment. The dusky dolphin inhabits the waters around Kaikoura for most of the year - making it one of the only places in the world where dolphins can be encountered every day.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a Premium Kaikoura Motel
Day 2: Spend a day exploring Kaikoura and the famous Kaikoura Whale WatchStop At: Whale Watch Kaikoura, Whaleway Station Road, Kaikōura 7340, New Zealand
Whale Watch Kaikoura offer a once-in-a-lifetime, up close encounter with the Giant Sperm Whale. You are also likely to encounter New Zealand Fur Seals, Dusky Dolphins and Albatross. Depending on the season you may also see Pilot, Blue and Southern Right Whales as well as migrating Humpbacks. Often Orcas can be spotted here and the world's smallest dolphin, the Hectors, occasionally make an appearance. Cruise in style on modern catamarans, specifically designed for whale watching - Featuring large passenger cabins and outside viewing decks.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a Premium Kaikoura Motel
Day 3: Sea Kayaking Kaikoura then return to Christchurch via coachStop At: Seal Kayak Kaikoura, 18 Beach Road, Kaikōura 7300, New Zealand
Experience the excitement of watching Fur Seals ducking, weaving and diving around your kayak. Paddle gently along with them as they swim around the Kaikoura Peninsula hunting for their favourite feed of Octopus. Keep your distance while dinner is devoured in front of you, then duck for cover as hundreds of Pelagic (ocean-going) birds swoop in to clean up the left-overs. Continue your journey around the reefs of Kaikoura to search for other marine mammals such as Dusky Dolphins and Blue Penguins. Suitable for all abilities.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kaikoura, Kaikoura, Canterbury Region, South Island
Coastal Pacific Train: Kaikoura to Christchurch
The Coastal Pacific train journey travels between the delightful port of Picton and Christchurch, the South Island's largest city. The Coastal Pacific travels through 22 tunnels and crosses 175 bridges - one of them being New Zealand's only road-rail bridge. The Coastal Pacific includes an open-air viewing carriage where all your senses are awakened with the clean and fresh sea air.
This leg of the journey crosses over the wonderful North Canterbury countryside to the city of Christchurch. Christchurch is also known as the Garden City of New Zealand. Enjoy Christchurch’s many attractions which include Ferrymead Heritage Park, the International Antarctic Centre, Ko Tane Maori and Cultural Experience, Christchurch Casino, punting on the Avon River, the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, and so much more.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Horário de Início:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
3 Day Kaikoura Sealife and Coach Tour from Christchurch
9/21/2023 - 5/28/2024| Thursday - Sunday : | 06:30 AM - 07:00 AM |
Duração: 3 Days
Ponto de partida: Bus Interchange (Platform A), Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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