Kaikoura, the town where the mountains meet the sea on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island has attained a well-deserved reputation for eco-tourism.
Kaikoura, the town where the mountains meet the sea on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island has attained a well-deserved reputation for eco-tourism.
It’s only 2 hours from eastern Australia if there’s a strong tailwind… Before the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings films came to dominate New Zealand’s tourism scene, the two main islands were best known for stunning scenery, adventure tourism, ski resorts and sheep, lots and lots of sheep.