From the mountain to the sea

Kaikoura (/kaɪˈkɔrə/ ky-kor-ə; Māori Kaikōura [kaiˈkɔːʉɾa]) 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.

According to the 2006 census, the permanent resident population is 2,172, a 3.3% increase since the 2001 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 km² (790.12 sq mi) and a 2006 census population of 3,621 inhabitants.

Also well know for its wild life seal and whale watching and Dolphins hoping to see some but it could be to early in the season