Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kaikoura Wilderness Walks
TRAMPING
( 03-319 6966, 0800 945 337;
www.kaikourawilderness.co.nz
; 1-/2-night package $1195/1595)
Two- or three-day guided walks through the privately owned Puhi Peaks Nature
Reserve high in the Seaward Kaikoura Range. Package includes accommodation and
sumptuous meals at the luxurious Shearwater Lodge.
Other Tours
Kaikoura Mountain Safaris
DRIVING TOUR
( 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 Uni-
mog - three different tours (departing from the i-SITE) take in alpine vistas, remote
farms and the Clarence River valley.
Maori Tours Kaikoura
CULTURAL TOUR
( 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.
Sleeping
Summer sees accommodation fill up, so book in advance or save your visit for the off-
season when reduced rates are in the offing.
Albatross Backpacker Inn
HOSTEL $
( 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 colourful 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
HOSTEL $
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
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
