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Kaikoura
Kaikoura is a busy tourist town in New Zealand . It is situated on the Kaikoura peninsula, on the eastern coast of the South Island. The first European settlers were whale hunters, who arrived here around 1842. The historic Fyffe House where you can see carvings on whale teeth comes from that times. more »
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The local waterfront has pavements lined with whale ribs. Kaikoura is the starting point for observing whales, dolphins and seals, trips are offered by many companies. In addition to cruises, it is also possible to go kayaking or swimming with dusky dolphins. Thanks to abundance of seafood, Kaikoura has a lot of excellent restaurants offering seafood. This abundance of seafood is traditionally celebrated at the Kaikoura Seafest, held every year, in October. Kaikoura charms its visitors with a beautiful sandy beach offering spectacular sceneries of Mount Fyffe..
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