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The name 'Kaikoura' translates to 'meal of
crayfish' ('kai'- food/meal, 'koura' - crayfish) and the crayfish industry
still plays a role in the economy of the region. However Kaikoura has now
become a popular tourist destination, mainly for whale watching (the Sperm
Whale watching is perhaps the best and most developed in the world) and
swimming with or near dolphins. Kaikoura's major event is the 'Seafest' which is held in October. Besides the rich marine mammals and birdlife, Kaikoura can offer the visitor a range of activities from early whaling exhibits, 4WD driving, horse trekking, farms tours to skiing at Mt Lyford Skifield only a hour's drive from Kaikoura. Kaikoura is served by a range of coach/bus operators providing regular daily services to and from Christchurch, Blenheim and Picton and the famous TranzCoastal train from Christchurch and Picton that connects with Interislander and Bluebridge Ferry services from Wellington to Picton and Picton to Wellington. |
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