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Kaikoura is a two and a half or three hour drive from Christchurch travelling North on State Highway 1. Don't miss out on these features on the way...

Kaikoura Itinerary Features

A bit of a thrill
Jetboating on the wild Waimakariri River
4WD 'quadbikes' - a unique and adventurous way to explore
Swim with the dolphins
Must See!
Weka Pass Railway
Seal Colony
Rock Art
Maori Leap Caves
Whale Watching
Pelagic Bird Watching
Fyffe House
Off The Beaten Track
Gore Bay - out to the Coast from Cheviot, up a short walking track to the locally famous Cathedral formations - ask at the Cheviot Tearooms for directions
Visit ancient Pa sites and hear tales of Maori settlement of the area. Explore some of the Kaikoura native bush walkways
Eat, Drink and Be Merry
Nor'Wester Cafe and Bar
Waipara Wine Valley
Kaikoura Wines
Amberley Cider Garden

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