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Our Dolphin Encounter operating base is located on the beachfront at 96 Esplanade, Kaikōura, within an easy 10 minute walk from the town centre, the Kaikōura i-Site and all beachfront accommodation.
CALL US BETWEEN 7.30am - 4.00PM DAILY
Free phone 0800 733 365 from within NZ
If calling from overseas +64 3 319 6777
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Kaikōura is located on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand 2.5 hours north of Christchurch and 2 hours south of Picton.
Kaikōura is a beautiful coastal town and has access to some of the world’s most amazing marine life including dolphins, whales, seals and albatross. There is an exciting range of land based activities including some of New Zealand’s most popular short walks.
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Directions from Picton
BY TRAIN
2 h 40 minCatch the Christchurch-Picton train from Auckland Street, Picton
2 h 30 min (9 stops)Walk to Dolphin Encounter at 96 Esplanade, Kaikoura 7300
Approx. 10 mins (850m)BY CAR
2 h 22 minHead south on State Highway 1
2 h 20 min (156 km)Once in Kaikoura turn left onto W End
1 min (500 m)Continue on to Dolphin Encounter at 96 Esplanade, Kaikoura 7300
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Directions from Christchurch
BY TRAIN
2 h 59 minTake the Picton train from Christchurch to Kaikoura
2 h 50 min (12 stops)Walk to Dolphin Encounter at 96 Esplanade, Kaikoura 7300
Approx. 9 min (850m)BY CAR
2 h 34 minFollow SH 1 to Kaikoura township
2 h 31 min (178 km)Drive to Dolphin Encounter at 96 Esplanade, Kaikoura 7300
3 min (1.2 km)
