Dolphin Swimming or Viewing – Kaikoura

Kaikoura is blessed by having a variety of marine mammals and a large variety of seabirds within close proximity of its shores. By far the most common marine mammals found in Kaikoura are the dusky dolphins and the sperm whales. The dusky dolphins inhabit the coastal waters off Kaikoura all year round, making Kaikoura a unique place in the world where wild dolphins can be encountered every day, weather permitting. It is sometimes possible to see other marine mammals such as orca (killer whales), pilot whales, New Zealand Fur Seals, and Hectors Dolphins.