Discover hotels and villas for adventure holidays in Kaikoura, New Zealand

Wildlife lovers, immerse yourselves in dolphin-spotting and more – a catalogue of much-protected marine life is at your flippers, including whales, seals, penguins and albatross. Or mingle with this vibrant fishing community and meet inspiring artists and craftsfolk whose wares make great mementos of this fascinating former whaling station with a rich Maori heritage. By the way, the surf’s not half bad either.