Top seven things to do in Kaikoura 1. Whale Watching by sea or sky
2. Swim with the dolphins or the seals
3. Learn about the history and cultural of Kaikoura with Maori Tours
4. Examine the geology of the region at Maori Leap Cave, 2 km south of Kaikoura on State Hightway 1
5. Sample the wines at Kaikoura Wine Company a few meters south of the caves.
6. Walk the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway (11 km, 4-5 hours)
7. Buy a crayfish from a roadside shack or caravan and picnic on the beach | 
