Enjoy The Many Water Activities Kaikoura Has To Offer

New Zealanders are blessed with an abundance of easily accessible coastline, beautiful beaches, and a lifestyle that lends itself to being water lovers, whether you just enjoy sitting on the beach listening to the waves crash on the shore, or prefer to be in or on the water New Zealanders are passionate about taking advantage of this wonderful resource we have at our doorsteps. One of the places in New Zealand that you can enjoy a wide range of water activities is Kaikoura.

Situated on the East Coast of South Island, Kaikoura has a long history tied to the water and in particular the abundance of food, or Kai as it's known in Maori, which has provided sustenance for many generations of Maori, and later the European settlers too. It's no secret that fishing is one of the most favoured pastimes in the country and you can people sitting on piers, on the beach, fishing off bridges and the favourite, from a boat, all over the country every weekend. This is just one of many water activities you can enjoy in Kaikoura.

If you enjoy being on a boat out on the water but aren't keen on fishing, then luckily there are some pretty amazing things to see off the Kaikoura coast, not the least are the whales. In fact the region gave birth to the whale watching phenomenon and has seen the town and surrounding district thrive because of it. Whale watching and offers a wide range of watching and experience opportunities, which can also include dolphins, sea lions and sea birds.

Other water based activities you can partake in during your holiday in the area is kayaking. You'll be able to explore the little bays and coves around the coast and take in some of the scenery as well as the wildlife. Of course you'll also be able to swim at the beach, do some windsurfing or boogie boarding. If you like to go a little faster there's also opportunity to water ski or jet-ski too.

Kaikoura is indelibly linked to the water that laps at its shore, it's a source of food, of fun, and is also home to some very special marine animals. The region is rich with the history of how the sea to link to the land and the people who live there. Book into one of the many Kaikoura motels and take some time during your vacation to enjoy the many water based activities in the region, you won't regret it.