Kaikoura is known for its wildlife, attracting tourists from around the world who come to see whales, dolphins, seals and more. One highly recommended activity is swimming with dolphins, which we had planned to do. Unfortunately, it was fully booked, so instead we signed up for a kayaking trip.
It was a fun event with around 20 people. We spent an hour and a half paddling around the bay, taking in the beautiful surroundings. Along the way we spotted various seabirds including albatrosses, but the real highlight was seeing the seals up close as they were lying on the rocks.
The name Kaikoura comes from the Maori language and means ‘to eat crayfish’. Since we were already there I could not miss the chance to try at the famous Kaikoura seafood BBQ. The seafood was really fresh and flavourful – definitely a must try.
After finishing our meal we drove to Picton, where we would catch the ferry to the North Island the next day. Finally, I had some time to relax and take care of my laundry at our Airbnb.
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