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( 03-319 6777, 0800 733 365; www.encounterkaikoura.co.nz ; 96 Esplanade; adult/child $115/55;
tours 9am & 1pm year-round, plus 6am Nov-Apr) Kaikoura is heaven for bird-nerds, who fly
at the opportunity for a close encounter with pelagic species such as shearwaters, shags,
mollymawks, petrels and the inimitable albatross.

Fishing
Fishing is a common obsession in Kaikoura, with local boaties angling for any excuse to
go out for a little look-sea. It's a good opportunity to kai koura (eat crayfish). Trips start
from around $60; the i-SITE ( 03-319 5641; www.kaikoura.co.nz ; West End; 9am-5pm

Mon-Fri, to 4pm Sat & Sun, extended hours Dec-Mar) has a full list of operators.

Fishing at Kaikoura FISHING
( 03-319 3003; [e-mail]) Fishing, crayfishing, scenic tours and water-
skiing, on the 6m Sophie-Rose .

Kaikoura Fishing Charters FISHING
( 03-319 6888; www.kaikourafishing.co.nz ) Dangle a line from the 12m Takapu, then take
your filleted, bagged catch home to eat.

Kaikoura Fishing Tours FISHING
( 0800 246 6597; www.kaikoura-fishing-tours.co.nz ) Serious about scenery and seafood.
Your catch is filleted ready for dinner.

Tramping & Cycling
For town riding, hire bicycles from R&R Sport ( Click here ) and Surf Kaikoura ( Click
here ) . While you're there, ask about the trail to the foot of Mt Fyffe.

Walks Kaikoura WALKING
( 027 473 2659, 027 437 2426; www.walkskaikoura.com ; half-/full day from $75/145) Experien-
ced local guides offer tailored walks around the area, from mountains to coast with heli
options, plus cycle tours on quiet sealed roads and the newly developed riverside trail.

Kaikoura Coast Track TRAMPING
( 03-319 2715; www.kaikouratrack.co.nz ; $230) This easy three-day, 37km, self-guided
walk across private farmland combines coastal and alpine views. The price includes three
nights' farm-cottage accommodation and pack transport; BYO sleeping bag and food.
Starts 45km south of Kaikoura.