New Zealand Canterbury Kaikoura

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Perched on a scenic peninsula jutting into the ocean, this town offers a brush with New Zealand's diverse wildlife and marine life.

Kaikoura is a town on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 1, 180 km north of Christchurch. Kaikoura became the first local authority in the Southern Hemisphere to achieve recognition by the EarthCheck Community Standard. At the time of the 2013 census, the permanent resident population was 1,971, a 9.3% decrease since the 2006 census. The town is the governmental seat of the territorial authority of the Kaikoura District, which is politically a part of the Canterbury Region. The District has a land area of 2,046.41 km sq (790.12 sq mi) and a 2013 census population of 3,552 inhabitants.

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Kaikoura, New Zealand

Kaikoura by Sid Mosdell

Perched on a scenic peninsula jutting into the ocean, this town offers a brush with New Zealand's diverse wildlife and marine life.
Historic Center, Kaikoura

Kaikoura by Helen K

You can walk the streets for a taste of local color, but also head to the coast to catch a glimpse of whales, dolphins, and seals.
Fyffe House, Kaikoura

Fyffe House (original whaler's cottage), Kaikoura, NZ by Eric Meyer

Kaikoura’s oldest standing building houses a small museum, tracing local history from Maori fishing trade to European whaling period.
Maori Leap Cave, Kaikoura

Maori Leap Cave by Alasdair Mckenzie

Full of stalagmites, stalactites, and a large variety of other geological formations, this cave is favored by travelers and locals.

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