Embark on a day tour from Christchurch to Kaikoura and immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of this coastal town. Encounter dolphins, explore coastal walks, and indulge in local cuisine.
- Canterbury Region - While we head to our destination we will travel through North Canterbury, passing by an abundance of farms, animals and vineyards. Grab your camera! The landscape can change from lush greens to snowy white depending on the season - epic!
- Waipara - This journey can’t be done without a little bit of… WINE. While passing through beautiful, lush green countryside, vineyards, and farms! The Waipara region is one of New Zealand’s premier wine regions and our first stop.
- Cheviot - As we continue with our day, we make our way to Cheviot. Cheviot iis a hidden treasure and one of New Zealand’s largest coastal routes. We will be stopping here to refuel and stretch our legs. Once you have had a bit of a break, we continue passing through the beautiful Hundalee hill. You will know we are close as you keep an eye out for surfers and local wildlife
- Kaikoura - As we approach Kaikoura we will weave down the costal road. This stretch of road has to be the most scenic costal road in New Zealand. Keep an eye out for wild life and surfers! We will grab some lunch before dropping you off for your Dolphin Encounter
“The opportunity to join the tour as a watcher provides spectacular viewing of these acrobatic and energised dolphins. Their exhilerating displays of jumps, leaps, tail slapping and somersaults provide the most incredible dolphin show on earth! Watchers and swimmers travel on the same boat, so if some of you want to watch and some of you want to swim this is not a problem as you will still be together. It’s fascinating to witness the interaction between swimmers and wild dolphins from above the water too. Our boats are specifically built with optimum viewing in mind and have upstairs decks as well as walk around bows to enable you to capture perfect images of your experience.”
- Christchurch - After a great day in Kaikoura we will head back to the Garden city so you can sit back and relax after a wonderful day. With your camera roll full! This day will be something to brag bout.
- Wine Tastings or Beer
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- All fees and/or taxes
- Dolphin Encounter Ticket (watching only)
- Snacks
Kaikoura - Often bypassed by many, is a destination that needs to be on everyone’s New Zealand travel itinerary. The breathtaking views of cobalt waters and snowy pinnacles make this place a true symbol of tranquillity. Commence your journey with our expert and friendly guides from the Garden City till the point where mountains dance with the sea. Kaikoura is a perfect spot to relish the marine life, delightful coastal walks, and delicious local cuisine.
Your day tour to Kaikoura asks nothing from you but to unwind! The place is a sanctuary for surfers and hosts a variety of wildlife, which you will witness as we approach the town. The dramatic juxtaposition of the bright blue Pacific Ocean against the Kaikoura Ranges creates an exceptional backdrop for your Instagram photos and offers an unparalleled region to explore. Spend your day getting acquainted with a unique kind of local inhabitant – the Dusky Dolphins of Kaikoura.
- Alcohol only provided to people 18 years or older
- Missing time from the tour duration will be allotted for travel time
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
