Kaikoura Sports & Outdoors Tips by Kate-Me

Bird watching

There are boat trips which go out to take you to see seabirds (not sure if it's a colony on an island or just a group of them).

But, even without taking one of these trips, we saw plenty of birds, so you can just go down to the pier and watch them, or down at the seals from the rocks you can see gulls, mollyhawks, small darting birds, and some kind of stilt - an unusual black and white water bird about half the size of a magpie (or less), but with a very long red beak, a bit like a knitting needle only smaller!

Theme: Boating/Sailing

Whale watching, bird watching, penguins

You can visit the office here to find out about the wildlife watching boat and helicopter trips (Warning: book well in advance, especially in summer, as they're really popular)

Equipment: All gear would be supplied for these.

Directions: booking office is in the middle of the main street in Kaikoura.

Theme: Beach Activities