View source for Kaikoura

[http://www.kaikoura.co.nz/ Kaikoura] is a beautiful small town on the coast 2.5 hours north of [[Christchurch]].  Located right beside the ocean it has an abundance of marine and bird life.  A popular holiday area for native New Zealanders it is also now popular with tourists.  Great fishing, diving and surfing.   Whale watching.

The rugged coastline north and south of  Kaikoura - from Oaro in the south to Clarence River bridge in the north is magical.

==Accommodation==
===Backpackers===
There are several backpacker hostels in town.

===Camping===
* Commercial camp grounds in town and at Goose Bay to the south.
===Freedom camping===
* Freedom camping with an ocean view is permitted at Hapuku about 15km north of Kaikoura.   Toilet, no water, no charge!  Watch the sunrise over the ocean.

==Things to do==
===Surfing===
The most popular surf spots are Mangamanu and Meatworks - both approximately 15km north of Kaikoura town.

===Whale watching===
===Hiking===
===Seal colony===

[[Category:New Zealand]]
[[couch:Kaikoura]]