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Kaikoura has a lovely setting on a small peninsula with breathtaking views of the Seaward Kaikoura Range. The view of the mountains, which rise abruptly from the sea to heights of well over 6,561ft (2,000m), is especially beautiful in winter when snow caps the peaks. This dramatic tableau would have been enough in itself to justify a stop, but it is the chance to go whale-watching that now brings the tourists in their thousands.

There are also a few things to do in Kaikoura that do not involve spending money. A nice excursion is the drive along the peninsula to Point Kean, where there is a large fur seal colony. Keen nature
photographers might like to follow the walkway along the seashore which starts from the carpark. Apart from close-up views of fur seals, it is also possible to see large colonies of red-billed gulls and many other seashore birds. Note that this coastal walk is only possible at low tide though. An alternative is to take the cliff-top route which allows spectacular views over the coast. A pamphlet describing various walks on the peninsula is available from the Information Centre.

Moving on

From Kaikoura SH1 goes directly south to Christchurch at the end of Route 14, but those who want to continue on to Hanmer Springs and the West Coast have a couple of possibilities open to them. The easiest road to drive is SH1 down to Waipara. From here SH7 can be followed over the Lewis Pass (2,831ft/863m) to the West Coast with a short detour to Hanmer Springs on the way.

The more direct route to Hanmer Springs is along SH70 which can be joined just south of Kaikoura. Though the fact that a long stretch of this road is unsealed and therefore rather slow to drive, the
wonderful scenery along the way is adequate recompense.

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