Kaikoura, New Zealand

I wanted to take the train while visiting New Zealand, and since the route from Picton to Kaikoura runs along HWY 1 along the South Pacific Ocean, I figured this would be a nice leg of the journey to travel by train.

The train is lovely and I really should travel this way more often. The seats are more comfortable the isles are wider, there is a viewing cart with no walls to take pictures as there is a canteen/bar on board. Unfortunately in New Zealand the rail system is pretty limited so this is the only section I will be able I travel.

Kaikoura! What a great town. First of all the name means "meal of crayfish"! So, does it get any better than that? Yes, it does! Fishing, dolphin swimming, kayaking, stand up Paddleboarding, whale watching, walking to see seal colonies... Lots to do. The view is always gorgeous. I would definitely come to Kaikoura again and for longer than 2 days next time.