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	Kaikoura (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kaikoura is a town on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
		The name 'Kaikoura' means 'The cooking place of crayfish', and the crayfish industry is a major contributor to the economy of the region.
		However Kaikoura has now become a popular tourist destination, mainly for whale watching (the Sperm Whale watching is perhaps the best and most developed in the world) and swimming with or near dolphin s.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Kaikoura.html (425 words)

	Encyclopedia: Kaikoura District
		Kaikoura is a town on the east coast of the South Island The South Island forms one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island.
		Kaikoura Peninsula extends into the sea south of the town, and the resulting upwelling currents bring an abundance of marine life from the depths of the nearby The Hikurangi Trench lies in the Pacific Ocean off the east coast of New Zealand.
		Kaikoura mountains, a branch of the The Southern Alps is a mountain range which runs along the western side of the South Island of New Zealand.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Kaikoura-District (1312 words)

	Encyclopedia: Kaikoura (district), New Zealand
		According to the 2001 census, the permanent resident population is 2,104, a 5% decrease since the 1996 census.
		The Kaikoura Peninsula extends into the sea south of the town, and the resulting upwelling currents bring an abundance of marine life from the depths of the nearby Hikurangi Trench.
		However Kaikoura has now become a popular tourist destination, mainly for whale watching (the Sperm Whale watching is perhaps the best and most developed in the world) and swimming with or near dolphins.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Kaikoura-%28district%29%2C-New-Zealand (289 words)

	Kaikoura Accommodation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The seaside settlement of Kaikoura is situated midway between Christchurch and Picton on the rugged east coast of New Zealand's South Island and is overlooked by majestic mountains, which are snow-capped for many months of the year.
		Kaikoura is world famous for wale watching and local tour operators run trips offering the chance to watch whales, dolphins, sea-birds and many other species of marine life on a daily basis; visitors can even join dolphins and seals in their ocean environment.
		Kaikoura Waterfront Cottage is nestled on the waterfront and is very close to the town centre.
	www.ki-wi.co.nz /kaikoura.htm (691 words)

	Kaikoura -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kaikoura is a town on the east coast of the (The larger but less populous of two main islands of New Zealand; separated from North Island by Cook Strait) South Island of (An independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery) New Zealand.
		The name 'Kaikoura' means 'The cooking place of crayfish', and the (Small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster) crayfish industry is a major contributor to the economy of the region.
		It is also one of the best reasonably accessible places in the world to see open ocean (A bird that frequents coastal waters and the open ocean: gulls; pelicans; gannets; cormorants; albatrosses; petrels; etc.) seabirds such as (Large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight) albatrosses.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/k/ka/kaikoura.htm (381 words)

	Austin Harbour Lights Kaikoura Bed and Breakfast Accommodation accomodation kaikora (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kaikoura was occupied by the Maori long before the arrival of the first Europeans arrived.
		Kaikoura's crayfish are still a local delicacy, and are always available from one or other of the many restaurants.
		Kaikoura is located 2.5 hours from Christchurch, via State Highway 1, or by taking the inland scenic route through State Highway 70.
	www.ardaralodge.com /kaikoura.htm (320 words)

	Kaikoura, New Zealand
		Ironically, Kaikoura was once a busy whaling station, and by 1850 the whale population in the surrounding waters had almost been wiped out.
		Kaikoura's dusky dolphins have been known to imitate humans, communicate with them vocally and even try to involve them in their complicated games.
		Kaikoura is now full of excellent seafood restaurants, and as well as whale and dolphin watching, tourists can experience the peninsula's spectacular sea walks and even journey into the snow-capped mountains that overlook the little town.
	www.ivenus.com /travel/ER-Explorer-kaikoura_nz-Wk3.asp (592 words)

	Kaikoura, Central South Island, New Zealand
		Nearby, the Kaikoura Peninsula is an interesting place for walking, with panoramic vistas of the coastline and mountains.
		Kaikoura is centrally located between Picton and Christchurch and makes an excellent stopping point for travellers on the north-south route.
		The Kaikoura Coast Track is a private walk along the breathtaking beauty of the Kaikoura Coast, providing magnificent views of mountains, sea, bush and remote farmland.
	www.jasons.com /001549,NZL,SI,NELSONMARL,KAIKOU,PG,1,0.mel (563 words)

	Ocean Wings Albatross Encounters : Bird Watching Tours, Kaikoura New Zealand
		Kaikoura New Zealand has one of the greatest number of different types of seabirds in a small area.
		Peter Langlands, an authority on Kaikoura's seabirds, writes "Kaikoura has one of the largest number of different types of seabirds within a small area than anywhere along the New Zealand coastline." Experience the sensation of getting close to the mighty albatross, one of the world's largest flight birds.
		Kaikoura has one of the greatest number of different types of seabirds within a small area than anywhere along the New Zealand coastline.
	www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/attractions/nature/natural-wildlife/kaikoura/ocean-wings-albatross-encounters (553 words)

	New Zealand Travel Agent: Discover the Whales - Kaikoura - Let's Go! New Zealand Travel Agent (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The name Kaikoura was bestowed by an early Maori explorer and translates as kai (to eat) and koura (crayfish).
		Kaikoura is also the migratory route from Antarctica to the tropics, which also results in the odd pods of orca (or killer) whales, pilot whales and the rare blue whale being sighted.
		Kaikoura is one of the few places where you can view whales in their natural habitat and is a worthwhile experience.
	www.letsgo.co.nz /nz_holidays_vacations/Discover_the_Whales_-_Kaikoura-762.htm (301 words)

	Search for Giant Squid: 4 March 1999
		The folks in Kaikoura are obviously very proud of the marine life in their waters as demonstrated by the large number of buildings in town having pictures of whales, seals, dolphins and even crayfish (for which the town was named) painted, carved and hung upon.
		Kaikoura has a rich history, much of which is preserved and on display at the Kaikoura District Museum and Archives, a wonderful little museum maintained by a dedicated staff of volunteers.
		Kaikoura headquarters to meet with some of their people and to discuss our plans as far as Clyde's expected diving operations in Kaikoura Canyon and Bernard's hydrophone monitoring of the diving behavior of the sperm whales.
	seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov /OCEAN_PLANET/SQUID/journal.4Mar1999.html (1118 words)

	Kaikoura Peninsula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Kaikoura Peninsula is located in the northeast of New Zealand's South Island.
		It protrudes five kilometres into the Pacific Ocean.The town of Kaikoura is located on the north shore of the peninsula.
		The peninsula has been inhabited by Maori for the best part of 1000 years.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kaikoura_Peninsula (187 words)

	Kia Ora - Welcome to the Albatross (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kaikoura has long been a special place, steeped in Maori history and tradition as well as a popular eco-tourism destination.
		Kaikoura is also famous the world over as a feeding ground for a rich array of marine life including one of the grandest creatures on earth, the giant Sperm Whale.
		All year round the Kaikoura coastline is graced by the presence of these majestic and graceful masters of the deep ocean along with a myriad of other marine species.
	www.albatross-kaikoura.co.nz (429 words)

	Kaikoura -- Kaikoura Wine Company -- Winery in Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kaikoura is a district that extends from the Conway in the south, nearly to the Waima river in the north.
		The landscape is dominated by the mountains, the coastline and the Peninsula.
		For Kaikoura, the principal hapu (tribal sub group) is Ngai Kuri, the tribal council is Te Runanga O Kaikoura and the marae is Takahanga Marae.
	www.kaikourawines.co.nz /kaikoura.htm (384 words)

	Kaikoura New Zealand
		Kaikoura New Zealand, located halfway between Christchurch and Picton is one of the rare places where you can see whales, dolphins, seals, albatross and penguins.
		Kaikoura is a seaside settlement situated halfway between Christchurch and Picton (approximately three hours drive north of Christchurch).
		Gateway to the Southern Ocean's Marine Mammal Sanctuary, Kaikoura is one of the rare places where you can see whales, dolphins, seals, albatross, penguins and many species of pelagic ocean birds in a single day.
	www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/about-new-zealand/attractions/coastal-highlights/kaikoura.html (144 words)

	Search for Giant Squid: 4 March 1999
		Kaikoura's main street is similar to those found in most small seashore communities around the world.
		The folks in Kaikoura are obviously very proud of the marine life in their waters as demonstrated by the large number of buildings in town decorated with pictures of whales, seals, dolphins, and even crayfish (for which the town was named).
		At the end of the peninsula is an outcropping of rocks across which are draped large numbers of fur seals seemingly oblivious to the presence of strangers.
	www.mnh.si.edu /natural_partners/squid4/04Mar1999.htm (1091 words)

	Dolphin Encounter, Kaikoura, New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kaikoura is located in the South Island on the main route mid way between Christchurch and Picton (see map).
		Christchurch, 180km (2.5 hours drive) to the south of Kaikoura has an international airport and Picton, 160km (2 hours drive) to the north, is the entry point for travellers coming to the South Island by ferry from Wellington in the North Island.
		Kaikoura is a small coastal village that has an incredible vista; a large mountain range (the Seaward Kaikoura’s) provides a dramatic backdrop to the town centre located on the east side of a small peninsula extending out into the Pacific Ocean.
	www.dolphin.co.nz /kaikoura.htm (259 words)

	SurfWatch Kaikoura Bed & Breakfast
		Kaikoura (population 3,500) is 2 1/2 hour's drive north of Christchurch, 2 hours south from the ferry terminal at Picton, and 1 1/2 hours south of Blenheim (famous for its fine wines) along the coastal highway.
		Geologically, the Kaikoura peninsula is back dropped by mountains over 2500 metres (8000 feet) high only a few miles from the coast.
		Today the seafood cuisine is celebrated in any of Kaikoura’s delicious seafood restaurants, and by an early October weekend of festivity called SeaFest.
	www.surfwatchbnb.com (692 words)

	Fyffe Country Lodge : Kaikoura Luxury Lodge Accommodation, New Zealand, NZ Luxury B&B (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Our Kaikoura luxury BandB lodge is surrounded by beautiful English gardens, and the views are to the slopes of Mt Fyffe and the Kaikoura seaward ranges across farmlands with red deer, sheep and cattle.
		Fyffe Country Lodge is a Kaikoura luxury BandB lodge and is the perfect place to unwind, enjoy the stunning mountain scenery and to sample some of the best Marlborough and New Zealand wines, not to mention indulging in the regional delicacies of crayfish and abalone.
		This Kaikoura luxury BandB lodge is at the end of a 250 metre walk, that finds you on the deserted Peketa beach, where you could be forgiven for thinking you lived in a world on your own.
	www.fyffecountrylodge.com (342 words)

	Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour Christchurch Wildlife from Viator (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kaikoura is world renowned for the variety of marine mammals which can be seen, not least of all the giant sperm whales and the acrobatic Dusky Dolphins.
		On arrival in Kaikoura you will be transferred to a whale watch tour by boat.
		Canterbury Leisure Tours policy when dealing with the variations in weather in Kaikoura is that a decision is made at 6:30am each day, based on the weather conditions, as to whether the tour will depart Christchurch or be cancelled.
	viator.com /tours/Christchurch/2950CLT08/Kaikoura-Whale-Watch-Day-Tour (671 words)

	Kaikoura motels and motor lodges, New Zealand. Find them here (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kaikoura has numerous motels and motor lodges catering to all tastes and budgets.
		Scenically located between the sea and the seaward Kaikoura Ranges, the town offers plenty of activities, including golf, mountaineering, fishing, boating and swimming, with surfing at South Bay across the isthmus from the town.
		Trampers can enjoy scenic walks along the Kaikoura Peninsula and in the Mt Fyffe Forest, and a seal colony can be viewed on the south-eastern side of the peninsula.
	www.jasons.co.nz /landingpages/kaikoura-motels.htm (239 words)

	Beehive.govt.nz - Kaikoura Island to be protected and restored
		Kaikoura Island in the Outer Hauraki Gulf is to be protected, restored and used as an area for environmental education of New Zealand youth, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today.
		The ASB Trusts have a vision of using Kaikoura as a centre for outdoor and environmental education of young people, and I heartily endorse that," Mr Carter said.
		Most especially, the Board has a vision of the island being included in a possible future Outward Bound in the Hauraki Gulf because it has a strong desire that the youth of the region are able to access and enjoy such a unique outdoor experience.
	www.beehive.govt.nz /ViewDocument.cfm?DocumentID=19627 (951 words)

	Kaikoura - Sea Kayak Operators Association of New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kaikoura is located on a rocky peninsula, protruding from lush farmland beneath snowcapped mountains.
		The Maori name Kaikoura translates to 'meal of crayfish' (Kai - food, koura-crayfish), and it is crayfish for which the region has traditionally been famous.
		We recomend discovering the Kaikoura Peninsula and is willife by sea kayak with little or no impact on the environment.
	www.seakayak.org.nz /seakayak/kaikoura.html (521 words)

	Bird watching trip report - Kaikoura - surfbirds.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kaikoura you may or may not already know is on the north-east seacoast of South Island, New Zealand, and its reputation as one of the world's great seabird-watching sites has grown up in the last couple of years.
		What is unique about Kaikoura - certainly compared to Wollongong (or another awful pelagic I had one day off Brisbane) - is that the 'continental shelf', the area of the water where the warmth of the land meets the cold of the sea, is only a mile offshore.
		In Kaikoura, you hit the shelf after about thirty minutes and then you cruise along it, so you're in the richest part of the sea almost the entire time your on board.
	www.surfbirds.com /mb/trips/kaikoura-gg-0504.html (2223 words)

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