The Top Kaikoura Tours & Day Trips

A popular destination in the South Island, Kaikoura is known for three things; whale encounters, seal encounters and crayfish. With a beautiful coastal location it's all about the water with numerous tours and activities based on the vibrant water and around the picturesque shoreline, making this a breathtaking destination to tour.

The main focus for tourist attractions in Kaikoura is to do with marine life and seafood. The word Kaikoura translated means food (kai) and crayfish (koura), so you seafood lovers will definitely be in their element here. Animal encounter tours are some of the most popular tours in the region with whale watching tours thriving during whale migration season and seal swim tours available throughout the year. Choose a day tour from the list below to begin an unforgettable adventure in the beautiful Kaikoura region.