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Zephyr Restaurant, Kaikoura - Open daily from 5.30pm
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Winter Vacation/Spring Festival Small Group Tour to New Zealand | South Island Whale Watching + Fjord Viewing
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The place to visit for the sea and wildlife
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11月好去處2025
A must-walk trail in Kaikoura, New Zealand! The Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway: A healing walking route where the sea and sky meet.
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New Zealand Road Trip Day 12: Kaikoura - Christchurch
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11月好去處2025
Kaikoura, New Zealand: A must-visit coastal town! Get up close to whales + delicious crawfish! 🐳🦞
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6-Day Worry-Free Tour of New Zealand's South Island! Stay in Star-Rated Hotels and Visa Assistance Available
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Kaikoura Whale Watching Experience is Wonderful
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Limited from December to February! Small Group Tour in New Zealand's South Island with Multiple Experiences
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Popular Types of Attractions in Kaikoura
Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Historical attractions | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Leisure activities | Spa/massage | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Outdoor activities | Cycling | Mountain climbing | Hiking | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Skybound experiences
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Popular Restaurants in Kaikoura
Kaikoura Indian Restaurant | Cods & Crayfish | Zephyr Restaurant, Kaikoura - Open daily from 5.30pm | Strawberry Tree Kaikoura Ltd. | Coopers Catch | Bean Me Up | Why Not Cafe | Black Rabbit Pizza | Allure Cafe and Gallery | The Craypot Kitchen & Bar Kaikoura | Slam Club | Sakim Bento Sushi Kaikoura | Café Encounter | Continental Seafoods | Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar | Donegal House | Chiwis Cafe & Takeaway | The Whaler Bar and Restaurant | The Pier Hotel Restaurant | Beach House Cafe | Hiku | Tipsy Foodies Kaikoura | Poppy's Parlour | The DAIRY - Kaikoura | Chiwis Cafe | Kaikoura Bakery | Bee Box | Sunny’S Kitchen | Charli's Seaside Refreshments | Sime's Kitchen
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More Things To Do in Kaikoura
Kaikoura Sea Fishing in South Island, New Zealand - Captain IAN (Experienced Local Captain + Lobster Catching and Fishing at Sea) | New Zealand Kaikoura 1-day tour (departing from Christchurch, includes whale watching boat ticket) lunch transfer | Kaikoura Whale Watching Cruise in New Zealand [Go out to sea to watch whales] | Kaikoura Deep Sea Fishing with Captain TOMO in New Zealand's South Island [Experienced Local Crew + Lobster Catching] | Kaikoura Deep Sea Fishing with Captain Melcome in New Zealand's South Island [Led by an Experienced Captain, Even Beginners Can Reel in Fish and Catch Giant Lobsters] | Captain Steve's Kaikoura Sea Fishing in New Zealand's South Island [Experienced Captain, Deep Sea Fishing + Crayfish Potting Dual Experience] | New Zealand South Island Pacific Scenic Train Tour: Christchurch - Kaikoura - Picton (Pacific Coastline Train Tour to and from Christchurch Station) | Whale Watching in Kaikoura, New Zealand [Optional Cruise/Flight Tour] | Christchurch round-trip Kaikoura whale watching private charter day tour | Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch | Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat | Kaikoura Fishing with Captain TOMO/IAN [Deep Sea Fishing & Lobster Catching] | New Zealand South Island Kaikoura 3.5-hour boat trip to watch whales (free WIFI on board + no printing of e-tickets) | New Zealand South Island Kaikoura fishing cruise with lobster, Captain Steve/Tomo, RodFather | Whale Watch Kaikoura | Comfortable VIP carriage for the South Island scenic train in New Zealand: Christchurch - Kaikoura - Picton (round-trip scenic train journey with VIP seating between Christchurch and Picton) | Christchurch + Kaikoura + Whale Watch Kaikoura [Whales, dolphins, and sea lions - see them all] | New Zealand Kaikoura 1-day tour (departing from Christchurch, including wildlife kayaking experience) small group | Whale Watching Cruise in Kaikoura, New Zealand [Chinese Customer Support + English Guide] Inquire Before Booking to Reserve Your Spot | Kaikoura: 1-Hour Whale Watching Helicopter Tour | Kaikoura whale watching cruise [Please check availability before booking] | Kaikoura Whale Watching Tour in South Island, New Zealand - Regular Whale Watching Group - Go out to sea to watch the giant sperm whale - Go out to sea to watch the global whale migration in the northern and southern hemisphere / a variety of wild animals | Kaikōura: 45-Minute Whale Watching Helicopter Tour | New Zealand Kaikoura flight whale watching 1-day tour | Kaikoura: Whale Watching Cruise | Whale Watching Scenic Flight Experience in Kaikoura, New Zealand [Chinese Customer Support + English Guide] | Kaikōura: Kayak Sunset Tour with Seal Sightings | Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip | Kaikoura Deep Sea Fishing with Captain Ian in New Zealand's South Island [Local experienced captain leads fishing trips, catch giant crayfish] | Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight with Guided Commentary
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