Destination Kaikōura

The seaside settlement of Kaikōura is located on the east coast of the South Island – 2½ hours’ drive north from Christchurch and just over 2 hours south of Picton, making Kaikoura an ideal location for both north and south bound travellers.

The Kaikōura District, known for where the mountains meet the sea has some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country with a stunning coastline, a dramatic peninsula and some of the South Island’s highest mountains. A unique ocean environment provides a home to an astonishing variety of marine & wildlife making it the perfect destination for marine experiences all year around.