Thursday, April 14, 2016

New Zealand (Kaikoura, South Island) March/April 2016

Total costs incurred (2 days): NZ$53
Hostel (1 night) : NZ$29 (dorm)
Groceries: NZ$5
Bus: NZ$18.99 (InterCity Kaikoura & gt;Christchurch)

4) Kaikoura > Christchurch (Bus) 


My 4th bus ride (InterCity) departing Kaikoura (1 of 3 bus stops by public carpark between public toilet & I-site on the West End to Christchurch Bus Exchange, Lichfield Street - Regional Platform (12.35>15.25) - 181km

The bus passed through a stretch of breathtaking coastline running parallel to the Coastal Pacific train line & the South Pacific Ocean.

I made an overnight stay at Kaikoura before heading to Christchurch from Picton. The Whale Watch station runs a number of whale watch trips daily for tourists. I spent the rest of the afternoon & enjoyed the coastal walk during my short stay in this coastal town, located mid-way between Picton & Christchurch.



Kaikoura, South Island, NZ


The Whale Watch organizes daily boat ride (2-3hrs) for tourists -NZ$140
A poster picture of a whale found near Kaikoura
Another Poster taken from Whale Watch office

Kaikoura beach, down town, Seaward mountain range & coast line


Kaikoura I-site
Kaikoura Train Station next to the Whale Watch office
A church in Kaikoura
Kaikoura beach & the Seaward mountain range
An artistic public toilet in Kaikoura
Kaikoura beach & Seaward mountain range

South Pacific Coastline - Picton > Kaikoura



Dolphin Lodge Backpackers, Kaikoura


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