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Christchurch to Kaikoura
Driving along the east coast from Christchurch to Kaikoura with a full day of exploring and a night in Kaikoura.
Driving
Christchurch to Kaikoura
(Google Maps Driving Directions)
2 hr 35 min
183 km
Sunday, December 09
Kaikoura Hotel Info
White Morph Motor Inn
Superior Room
92-94 The Esplanade
Kaikoura
Phone: +64 3 319 5014
New Zealand only:
0800 803 666
Email: info@whitemorph.co.nz
The White Morph Motor Inn is a nineteen-unit complex situated on the waterfront in Kaikoura, very centrally located to the town centre. There is a visitor information centre & booking offices associated with whale watching and dolphin swimming.
All units have kitchen facilities - with a small cooktop and a microwave. The rooms all offer private bathrooms, telephone, television and mini-bars. There is a guest laundry available and adequate off street parking. There is a restaurant and fully licensed bar on site.
Internet access: wireless & high speed access in all rooms
Kaikoura Activities Info
Seal Swim
Clarence River Rafting
Kaikoura Winery
Kaikoura Night Sky (great star gazing!)
Maori Leap Cave
Dolphin Swim
Whale Watching
Dolphin Encounter
96 Esplanade Kaikoura
(Next door to the White Morph Motel)
Post code:7300
Phone: +64 3 319 6777
Free: 0800 733 365 (within NZ)
Fax: +64 3 319 6534
Email: info@dolphin.co.nz
Web: http://www.dolphin.co.nz
In amongst the varied and vibrant sea life found off Kaikoura is the spectacular dusky dolphin, one of the most delightfully exuberant characters of the Southern Ocean.
Dolphin Encounter®, New Zealand's very first operator to begin specific swim with and watching dolphin tours, has been operating since the summer of 1989-90. Dolphin Encounter offers two options for visitors wanting to see the dusky dolphins, swimming or watching.
Rates - Adult Swim $130. Adult Watch $65. Child Swim $120. Child Watch $55
Hours: Summer: 3 Times Daily - dependent on weather & sea conditions: 5.30am 8.30am 12.30pm Winter: 2 Times Daily - dependant on weather & sea conditions: 8.30am 12.30pm
Kaikoura Winery
140 SH1
(2km South Kaikoura - on the way into town)
Ph: +64 3 319 7966
http://www.kaikourawinery.co.nz/
Arguably the most scenic winery in New Zealand with spectacular ocean & mountain views. Enjoy award winning wine whilst drinking in the vista. Open 7 days 10 - 5.30pm
Tours on the hour from 10am until 4pm(or by appointment), tastings available all day. Platters, soup, toasties, deli bar.
Tour $9.50pp (includes tasting), tasting only $4.00 (refundable on purchase of 3-6 bottles)
Proposed Schedule
10:00am - Leave Christchurch
1:30pm - Arrive Kaikoura
Afternoon and Evening: Kaikoura winery, Dolphin swim, Seals, Whales, Maori Culture
