Dolphin swimming, whale watching, kayaking with seals in Kaikoura

Catch the moment and book yourself a short spring break

September through November

As the days lengthen and the temperature increases, spring is the ideal time to get outside and explore Kaikoura. Miles of stunning coastline, tracks and trails with lots of different ways to explore and enjoy them.

Get up early and enjoy the spring snow at Mt Lyford - the ideal family ski field and just a short drive from Kaikoura.

Or start your day with a lazy brunch before heading out for a leisurely stroll along the Peninsula walkway.

Catch the new life - look out for seal pups in the seal colonies all along the coastline. And if you are lucky, you may see some dolphin calves no bigger than a rugby ball.

Spring brings the start of a new fishing season. Bring your gear or go for a fishing charter.

Soak in the views of the mountains with the last of the spring snow coverage

Highlights

Fishing – start of the new season. Bring your own fishing gear or go for a fishing charter – both fish & crayfish!
Check out the baby seals in the seal colonies around the coast
As the days lengthen and the temperature increases, great time to get out on to the water for some kayaking
Enjoy a short walk on the Fyffe Palmer walkway or climb a bit higher on Mt Fyffe – overnight in the hut and get up early to hear 1000’s of Hutton’s Shearwaters heading out for the day – Kaikoura is the only place in the world where these fascinating little seabirds breed.
The ultimate spring time combo – ski in the morning at Mt Lyford and then down to the coast for an afternoon surf at one of Kaikoura’s excellent surfing spots
Soak in the views of the mountains with the last of the spring snow coverage

Kaikoura Information & Tourism Inc
West End Kaikoura New Zealand	Phone: +64 3 319 5641 Fax: +64 3 319 6819 Email: info@kaikoura.co.nz