Dolphin EncounterSouth Bay, Kaikōura
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Cafe · South Bay

Dolphin Encounter – Location & Opening Hours

96 Esplanade, Kaikōura, 7300 Open 7 days · 7 am – 6 pm

Opening hours

Right now in Kaikōura8:57 am
Open 7 days · 7 am – 6 pm
Weekly opening hours for Dolphin Encounter
Monday7 am – 6 pm
Tuesday7 am – 6 pm
Wednesday7 am – 6 pm
Thursday7 am – 6 pm
Friday7 am – 6 pm
Saturday7 am – 6 pm
Sunday7 am – 6 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 319 6777 to check.

96 Esplanade, Kaikōura, 7300

How to get to Dolphin Encounter

You will find Dolphin Encounter at 96 Esplanade, Kaikōura, 7300. It is in South Bay, close to the centre of Kaikōura.

Being central, the easiest way to get here is on foot or by e-scooter. Street parking in city centres is usually metered, so public transport or walking is often quicker.

Exploring more of the area? We list 36 places to eat in Kaikōura, including 26 in South Bay.

From the centre of Kaikōura, head south for about 1.0 km (straight-line distance).

Dolphin Encounter and its neighbours

#Nearby venueDirectionDistance
2The White Morph RestaurantNorth80 m
3King Tide EateryNorth630 m
4Street Eats KaikouraNorth840 m
5The CraypotNorth850 m
6The Why Note CafeNorth860 m
7Groper GarageNorth910 m
8The Whaler Bar and RestaurantNorth920 m
9ZephyrNorth960 m
10Strawberry TreeNorth1.0 km