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Go shopping in Kaikoura, you might be surprised at what you'll find. If you like shopping, you'll love what this country has to offer. We've got every type of shopping covered, so no matter what you're after, you'll find it here. Suburban shopping malls offer fun shopping experiences, with specialty shops, including homeware, music, arts and crafts, and upmarket chain and department stores carrying quality brands. Most of our city centres are lined with shops, great for wandering up and down while exploring our cities. At the other end of the scale, second-hand shops and markets often contain great surprises and that something that's just a little bit different, for a great price. If it's Kiwi souvenirs you're after, you won't have to go far - souvenir shops can usually be found at major tourist attractions, in most towns, and at many places throughout cities.

Kaikoura is world-renowned as the whale-watching centre of New Zealand, with tours available by boat and air to view giant sperm whales, dolphins, fur seals and royal albatrosses. With wetsuits provided, visitors can swim with pods of dusky dolphins, come face to face with fur seals, or scuba dive. On land, activities include 4WD motorbiking, horse trekking, Maori culture tours, skiing at Mount Lyford just one hour away, farm tours, bird watching and cave tours.
Of particular note is a survivor of Kaikoura's whaling days – Fyffe House – built in the 1850s. It is the town's oldest building and is now owned by the Historic Places Trust. Open five days a week May-October and seven days November-April, it is en route to the seal colony. Local arts and crafts galleries display a high standard of creativity and design by Kaikoura artists.