It is only a two-hour drive to Kaikoura, an Eldorado for wildlife viewing. After arriving at the motel we drive to the sea lion colony. There are so many animals, where to look first? Another viewpoint, of course we have to go up there.
The brown dots are the sea lions.
Dusky Dolphins
We were already back in the car when Sylvia saw something jumping at the kayak paddlers, what came next we have never seen before. So many dolphins at once, and from land. They wanted to outdo each other with their jumps.
Sperm whales
We book a whale tour with 98% guarantee of whale sighting, well let's see... It's true after 20 minutes drive the first of three sightings.
And the cameras take great pictures, we are so happy.
We drive along the coast in moderate weather to Blenheim in the north of the island. A stop at The Store was worthwhile.
