The waters off Kaikoura’s coast are extremely rich in marine life. So much so, that New Zealand Geographic calls Kaikoura, “A maritime Serengeti”, “a Sea World without Walls”. The natural landscape creates an abundance of activities in and around Kaikoura for guests to explore.

Hapuku Lodge is a great base camp from which to undertake a marine safari. World famous whale watching, giant albatross encounters, playful dolphin and seal swimming, sea kayaking, and deep-sea fishing are available year round.

For those staying off the high seas, options include night sky tours, Maori cultural tours, scenic flights, winery tours, horseback riding, biking and great hiking (or tramping as we call it in NZ).

It is less than a kilometer down our country lane to the acclaimed ocean surf of Mangamaunu Bay.

And guests can use the Lodge's mountain bikes (and helmets) to tour the local by-ways.

For descriptions and contact information for many of Kaikoura's activities see the Kaikoura virtual tour.

We are happy to make activity suggestions and arrangements for you.

To find our more information from the activity operators click here