Yesterday the first trip on the South Island when leaving the ferry was south to Kaikoura. This town is knownfor the opportunity to watch Sperm Whales and dolphins. Prior to arriving in Kaikoura i visited a seal colony
north of town. It was fairly easy to find a backpackers and to be honest the one i found is great. And the hosts are the nicest people. Based on their recommendations I had 2 wonderful meals of seafood. Yesterday it was a nice Indonesian interpretation of the local seafood (mussels, scallops andshrimps). Today I enjoyed a BQ'ed crayfish at the beach.
When I woke up the weather was absolutelly stunning, and while going outside I was in awe by the beautiful scenery. While arrivingyesterday evening the mountains where covered in clouds, today with hardly any clouds in the morning it was the best view so far. The day itself was amazing as well, due to my late arrivel I could not book a seat for the Whale watching. However with some luck I was able to board the second boat via the waiting list. The Whale watching was magnificent we did see a 14 meter Sperm Whale and on the return trip to the harbour we ran into a large pack of dolphins. Using a borrowed bicycle to travel to the local Seal Colony I combined the trip with the lovely lunch BBQ. 
did you just watch the dolphins ? Or did you swim with them also ? Your dolphin pictures are stunning and remind me of the good times we had in NZ as well. I got a similair dolphins picture printed on a square yard of canvas in my living room.
ReplyDeleteI thought you would pick the night boat ? no spots left any more ?
Can you upload a picture from your hostel in Kaikura ? It is quite possible we used the same accomodation.
So now you left the cultural island, and arrived on the natural island. More stunning view to come.
Regards, Jeroen Volkers
One of my favourite places ever! Kaikoura!
ReplyDeleteNu weet je waarom ik altijd zo enthousiast was over NZ!.. :)