Kaikoura, Dolphin Encounter and Lavender Farm

As soon as we arrived in Kaikoura, I took an instant liking of the town. Our motel overlooks the sea and in the distance, snow-capped mountains dominate the horizon. And with the clear blue sea-water, the beautiful ‘setting’ had a soothing effect. It ‘washed’ away the tiredness from the long hours of travelling.

Kaikoura is not only has its ‘good look’, it is also famous for whale watching and dolphin watching. The following morning, many of us decided to go for dolphin ‘encounter’ followed by a visit to Lavender Farm in the afternoon.

We were lucky to ‘encounter’ hundreds of them and our cruise pilot told us we were indeed very, very lucky. (Note: If the ‘turnout’ of dolphins is poor, the company would refund the patrons, the amount would depend on how far the journey one has covered, and also there is some deduction for administrative fees.)

Kaikoura town, the street in front of our motel

Close-up view from our motel

On the dolphin-encounter ‘tour’

View form the boat

The adventurous ones – swimming with the dolphins

Lucky to have so many dolphins around

On the way to lavender farm

View from the coastal road