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Kaikoura evokes an aura of powerful natural energy, peaks tower over the sea and whales leap out of crashing waves—you can experience all this firsthand on a whale watching tour. Explore the intimate relationship New Zealand has with these massive mammals firsthand on your next locum tenens assignment.
Originally a principal part of of the country's economy, the sperm whale gave locals an abundance of products to export to other regions as well as other countries. You can tour the historic Fyffe House in Kaikoura. The establishment hasn't changed much since the 1860s and is one of the only places where you can touch whale bones and baleen or even smell whale oil, one of the most valuable products derived from the mammal.
Commercial whaling ceased in 1964. Now the enjoyable and much more compassionate act of whale watching has taken its place as a beloved activity for New Zealanders and visitors to the Land of the Long White Cloud.