Location
Just a couple of minutes wander from the beach (great surfcasting!), and central to the Kaikoura township (only 1.5km away), Alpine View Motels are also only 1.5km from Whale Watch, and 100m from some of Kaikoura's best cafés, restaurants and shops.
Kaikoura's numerous whales, dolphins, seals and other wildlife make the town a Mecca for eco-tourists from all corners of the globe.
Directions
We are easy to find! Alpine View Motels' address is 146 Beach Road, Kaikoura.
This is part of the main north/south road, so when travelling into Kaikoura from Christchurch (south), you'll find us on the right-hand side of the road, on the north side of town just after you pass the main business centre.
Coming in to Kaikoura from Picton (north), you'll find us on the left-hand side of the road just as you come into town.
Karen & Mark 'your friendly hosts on the Scenic Coast' can arrange all local tours for you, reserve dinner at the restaurant of your choice, and help out with any enquiries.
Tours and small to medium groups of 10-30 can be comfortably accommodated - contact us for more information!
Kaikoura
Embraced by majestic mountains and a multi-hued ocean, Kaikoura offers many activities to support its status as one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in New Zealand.
In Maori legend, Maui placed his foot upon the Kaikoura peninsula to steady himself while he 'fished-up' the North Island. The Maori name Kaikoura translates to 'meal of crayfish', and today it is seafood and the unsurpassed diversity of marine life and marine-based activities for which Kaikoura is renowned.
The first whaling station was established here in 1843; however, whalers turned to an alternative means of existence when the numbers of these giant cetaceans dwindled. Farming and fishing became primary activities and today Kaikoura lies within the Southern Hemisphere Whale Sanctuary.
These days, Kaikoura's core activity is tourism. Beyond its scenic magnificence, culinary delights and legendary status within Maori culture, few places in the world can satisfy adventure and eco-tourism oriented activities the way Kaikoura does, with travellers visiting from all parts of the globe to delight in the experience of a 'close-at-hand' encounter with sperm whales and acrobatic dusky dolphins, NZ fur seals and much, much more – all in their own natural environment.
Local Activities
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Whalewatch Kaikoura: The Ultimate Marine Experience — book your tour, and learn more about whales, dolphins and other marine creatures! |
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Pacific Cycle Tours: Information on scenic, adventure, wine tasting, and special interest cycle tours, designed for you to experience New Zealand - the land of extremes, where you can connect body, spirit and soul - at its purest. |
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