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Get closer to the mighty albatross, one of the world's largest flight birds in Kaikoura, New Zealand. Come to the 96 esplanade for the Albatross Encounter, New Zealand. The Encounter complex also houses the famed Dolphin Encounter operation as well as the Café Encounter. This place is famous for the whales and Dolphins; also, you get to see the oceanic birds, which are a rarity all around the world. In the scenic Peninsula, we would easily find the terns, shags, albatross, shearwaters, gulls and petrels. No where in the New Zealand would you find such galaxy of colorful plumes, the small area has remarkable contingent of sea birds. On the East Coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula lies the sea side colony of Kaikoura. The town is a fine blend of superb scenic beauties and contemporary architecture. Kaikoura can vie for your attention as it has all what you desire, marine attractions and activities full of adventures. The Peninsula is the home of the Maori people for hundred years, which made them gain a strong foothold of the area. The Maori people are fish loving people so Kaikoura was a natural option for them for inhabitation. The place produces fish in abundance helping the locale to develop it as a major product for export. Kaikoura means Crayfish Food and you would get ample food stalls selling fish delicacies on the State Highway. Kaikoura Mountains provides a spectacular background to the craggy coastline of the arena.
Kaikoura has become a famed sanctuary for Wild life specially fur seals, birds and aquatic animals, the tip of the Peninsula offers possibility to view seals lazing on the rocks, plenty dolphins at play and whales spouting! A helicopter operated to ensure your smooth transfer and view. Get involved in Horse trekking along the scenic trails up the mountains, or go paragliding and skiing. You can also go for cave tours in this area, or go surfing in the waters to vie with others or for the heck of pleasure only in the world famous Puketa beach and the Mangamaunu beach.
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