Kaikoura
Travel Guide Oceania Polynesia New Zealand South Island Kaikoura
Introduction
Kaikoura is a town in the Kaikoura District, in the Canterbury Region on New Zealand's South Island. The town has about 2,200 inhabitants and is a popular place in the country to go out on the ocean for whale- and dolphin watching.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting There
By Plane
By Train
The TranzCoastal is a daily passenger service between Picton and Christchurch, stopping en route in 6 other places, including Blenheim and Kaikoura.
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphi Lodge | 26 West End Kaikoura | Hostel | 83 |
| Albatross Backpacker Inn | 1 Torquay St | Hostel | 84 |
| Brook House B&B | 201 Beach Road | Guesthouse | 85 |
| The Lazy Shag | 37 Beach Road | Hostel | 92 |
| YHA Kaikoura | 270 Esplanade | Hostel | 80 |
| Beachcomber Motel | 169 Beach Road Kaikoura | Hotel | - |
| Dolphin Lodge Backpackers | 15 Deal Street Kaikoura | Hostel | 78 |
| Fish Tank Lodge | 86 West End | Hostel | 85 |
Mid-Range
Upscale
Work
Learn
Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
Most areas have dedicated PostShops, however stamps can also be bought at grocery shops, supermarkets and book stores. There are two main formats for domestic mail, namely Standard Post and Fast Post. Fast Post is used next day delivery between major towns and cities (two days from rural areas), whereas Standard Post will take a few working days to deliver nationwide. Standard costs NZ$0.40 for letters/postcards (NZ$0.80 for larger envelopes), Fast Post costs NZ$0.80 (NZ$1.20 for larger envelopes). International mail takes about 3-6 days to Australia (NZ$1.50), and 6-12 days to Europe, Asia and the United States (NZ$2). Post boxes are white, red and black and can be found in many areas throughout towns and cities, including information about when their contents are collected. Most post offices and smaller post shops have opening hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday, and 9:00am to 12:30pm on Saturday. You can buy stamps here, or at newsagents and general stores. For parcels, you can use the NZ Post or otherwise courier companies like TNT, DHL, UPS or FedEx.
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