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the Seaward Kaikoura Range. Package includes accommodation and sumptuous meals at
the luxurious Shearwater Lodge.
Other Tours
Kaikoura Mountain Safaris
( 03-319 6424, 021 869 643;
www.kaikouramountainsafaris.co.nz
;
half-day tour adult/child $100/55, 1-day tour
adult/child $165/100)
Journey into the backcountry in a 4WD or Unimog - three different tours
(departing from the i-SITE) take in alpine vistas, remote farms and the Clarence River
valley.
DRIVING TOUR
Maori Tours Kaikoura
( 03-319 5567, 0800 866 267;
www.maoritours.co.nz
;
3½hr tour adult/child $134/74; tours 9am & 1.30pm)
Fascinating half-day, small-group tours laced with Maori hospitality and local lore. Visit
historic sites, hear legends and learn indigenous use of trees and plants. Advance bookings
required.
CULTURAL TOUR
Sleeping
Summer sees accommodation fill up, so book in advance or save your visit for the off-sea-
son when reduced rates are in the offing.
Albatross Backpacker Inn
MAP
HOSTEL
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GOOGLE MAP
( 03-319 6090, 0800 222 247;
www.albatross-kaikoura.co.nz
;
1 Torquay St; dm $29-32, tw/d $69/74; )
This arty backpackers resides in three sweet buildings, one a former post office. It's col-
ourful and close to the beach but sheltered from the breeze. As well as a laid-back lounge
with musical instruments for jamming, there are decks and verandahs to chill out on.
Dolphin Lodge
( 03-319 5842;
www.dolphinlodge.co.nz
;
15 Deal St; dm $28, d with/without bathroom $69/62; )
This
small home-away-from-home has green-thumbed owners who fuss over their lovely scen-
ted garden. Inside is a bit squeezed, but on dry days most of the action will be out on the
fantastic deck, around the barbecue, or in the spa pool.
HOSTEL
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