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On the beachfront

at 96 Esplanade, Kaikōura

KAIKŌURA

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Our Dolphin Encounter operating base is located on the beachfront at 96 Esplanade, Kaikōura, within an easy 10 minute walk from the town centre, the Kaikōura i-Site and all beachfront accommodation. 

CALL US BETWEEN 7.30am - 4.00PM DAILY 

Free phone 0800 733 365 from within NZ

If calling from overseas +64 3 319 6777

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Kaikōura is located on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand 2.5 hours north of Christchurch and 2 hours south of Picton. 

Kaikōura is a beautiful coastal town and has access to some of the world’s most amazing marine life including dolphins, whales, seals and albatross.  There is an exciting range of land based activities including some of New Zealand’s most popular short walks.

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  • Directions from Picton
    BY TRAIN 
    2 h 40 min

    Catch the Christchurch-Picton train from Auckland Street, Picton
    2 h 30 min (9 stops)

    Walk to Dolphin Encounter at 96 Esplanade, Kaikoura 7300
    Approx. 10 mins (850m)

     

    BY CAR
    2 h 22 min

    Head south on State Highway 1
    2 h 20 min (156 km)

    Once in Kaikoura turn left onto W End
    1 min (500 m)

    Continue on to Dolphin Encounter at 96 Esplanade, Kaikoura 7300
    1 min (700 m)

  • Directions from Christchurch
    BY TRAIN 

    2 h 59 min

    Take the Picton train from Christchurch to Kaikoura
    2 h 50 min (12 stops)

    Walk to Dolphin Encounter at 96 Esplanade, Kaikoura 7300

    Approx. 9 min (850m)

     

    BY CAR
    2 h 34 min

    Follow SH 1 to Kaikoura township
    2 h 31 min (178 km)

    Drive to Dolphin Encounter at 96 Esplanade, Kaikoura 7300
    3 min (1.2 km)