Kaikoura

Kaikoura’s panoramas make the hearts of travelers who appreciate the natural beauty and picturesque landscapes beat faster. The New Zealand city is located near the mountain range of the same name, which is part of the Southern Alps, approaching the ocean coast. In the north-eastern part of the South Island, tourists can find many interesting routes. First, it is better to climb Mount Fyffe and enjoy the panoramas of the Kaikoura Peninsula. Then, you should see the cottage, built in 1842 by the first settlers of the city. A whale fin was used in its foundation. And then, you can go whale watching, swim with dolphins, visit New Zealand fur seals. There is an opportunity to see albatrosses and petrels, it is especially interesting to watch a rare species — Hatton's petrels. Their nests are located in the mountains above the city.