Dolphin Encounter

Dolphin Encounter is a cafe located at 96 Esplanade in South Bay, in the city of Kaikōura, in New Zealand's Canterbury region. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

The kitchen focuses on cafe food, coffee and brunch. Dishes typical of this style include mince and cheese pie and flat white, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 10 cafe & brunch options across Kaikōura, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Doors are open every day of the week. The earliest start is 7 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 6 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 77 hours each week.

For budgeting, cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 8 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.