新西蘭賞鯨之都—凱庫拉旅遊推介

這片海濱樂土海產豐饒,美景處處,更是觀賞多樣性野生動物的天堂
The sun rises from the sea in the distance, illuminating a growth of lavender in the foreground, while the coastline stretches into the distance.
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無論你是從北面穿越白雪皚皚的凱庫拉山脈,還是從南面沿蜿蜒曲折的山路前往凱庫拉,沿途景致無不預告著周邊海底風光何其壯麗。這座熱門的賞鯨小鎮位於特瓦普納姆(新西蘭南島)坎特伯雷大區,沿海岸平坦地帶延伸開來。海岸邊的凱庫拉海溝有如一道垂直深淵,局部深度超過1,200米,正是小鎮成為賞鯨勝地的主要原因之一。 

深邃海域為無數海洋生物提供豐饒的棲身環境。抹香鯨、座頭鯨、暗色斑紋海豚和賀氏矮海豚等雄偉生物經常出沒,不過小鎮名稱「Kaikoura」其實源自更貼地的小龍蝦︰在當地毛利語中,「kai」意指食物,「koura」則代表小龍蝦。從基督城向北駕車前往這座濱海小鎮,全程不需三小時,可享受的遠不止海鮮大餐和觀賞野生動物,還有更多精彩體驗待你親自發掘。 

View of the Kaikoura landscape from a small aircraft, with the wing in sight.

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Two whale-watching boats cruise in the sea.

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A whale emerges from ocean, viewed directly from above.

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凱庫拉觀光行程︰不容錯過的活動 

賞鯨

若沒有參加鯨魚或海豚觀賞團,到訪凱庫拉之行豈稱得上圓滿。Whale Watch Kaikoura 幾乎每天提供近海遊覽船,根據不同季節,乘客有機會目睹抹香鯨、座頭鯨和南露脊鯨的身影。未能目擊鯨魚可獲部分退款,但若追蹤鯨魚的飛機未偵測到明顯的活動跡象,或海面情況太惡劣,大多數船程會取消。另一選擇是Wings Over Whales 的空中賞鯨之旅,雖然費用較遊覽船高昂,但能確保旅程平穩舒適,完全不必擔心暈船問題。 

A dolphin leaps through the sky while a man takes a picture from his kayak.

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A row of kayaks line up to observe the marine life.

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A large white bird stretches its wings above the sea level.

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划獨木舟

若想一邊觀賞野生動物,一邊活動筋骨,不妨划獨木舟深入水域。參加官方認可的獨木舟導賞團,是安全探索凱庫拉半島的最佳途徑,可見到大量三五成群的海豹,場面一片鬧哄哄,或許還能瞥見小藍企鵝和不同品種海豚的芳蹤。經驗豐富的旅客亦可租用獨木舟,自行探索。

The sun sets into the sea, viewed from the top of a green cliff.

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 A narrow hiking trail leads the way into an idlyic natural landscape.

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遠足

凱庫拉壯麗的海岸線堪稱遠足勝地,必去的凱庫拉半島步道 提供200米到近12公里不等的路線選擇,路程長短悉隨尊便,走畢全程約需三小時。步道沿半島崖邊伸延,兼享遼闊海景和山景,更能望到下方佈滿海豹的海灘。 

A group of tourists lead llamas along a trail.

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A field of lavender in bloom amid a green, sun-kissed landscape. 

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凱庫拉觀光行程

駱馬健行

與駱馬同行絕對令家庭旅客和一眾動物控樂在其中。Llama Trekking 提供一小時及半日導覽遠足行程,帶你探索凱庫拉各處景點,而且每位登山客都配有一隻專屬的駱馬夥伴。駱馬雖非坎特伯雷土生土長,但已成為當地深受喜愛的居民。 

健行結束後,可順道拜訪Lavendyl Kaikoura薰衣草園 ,漫步花園間,深呼吸薰衣草療癒身心的香氣,亦可入座品茶和享用以薰衣草入饌的茶點。天氣炎熱的話,來一份薰衣草雪糕和雪葩更是清爽消暑。

Two hikers climb up a path while looking at the coastline stretching below.

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A solo hiker sits on a small bench on top of a mountain, while the countryside stretches out below.

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專業登山

凱庫拉海岸步道(Kaikoura Coast Track) 是登山愛好者的不二之選。這條步道絕非你在新西蘭尋常可見的緩步徑,歷時兩天的行程會穿越私人領地,因此必須事先預約。相較於由保育部維護、人滿為患的熱門步道Great Walks,這裡每日僅限10名健行者到來,保證告別擠擁人潮。更棒的是,你的行李會被運送至背包客風格高級旅館,並可享餐飲服務。 

Lobster is served with a bun, inside a cardboard container, sitting on a wooden bench in the sun.

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An assortment of seafood dishes, viewed from above, eager hands at the ready.

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A quaint white foodtruck at sundown.

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佳餚美饌及餐廳推介

「Kai koura」解作「食龍蝦」,既是邀約,也是你不可不試的美食︰凱庫拉內外許多地方均可品嚐到鮮甜帶鹹香的小龍蝦,不僅滿足味蕾,更是一場文化體驗。半隻或整隻烤小龍蝦價格不菲,但絕對是你此生嚐過最新鮮的滋味。Karaka Lobster Nins Bin 是當地老字號,兩者皆位於凱庫拉以北的國家一號高速公路旁。鎮上各處亦有多個海鮮攤檔,大部分菜單供應青口、時令白飯魚煎蛋餅及當地鮮魚,通常佐以一勺薯條和一小塊檸檬。

Three hikers relax in an open-plan, round wooden bedroom.

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Wooden buildings nestled amid the greenery of the landscape.

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A converted horse wagon sits alone in a field.

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凱庫拉住宿推介

作為熱門旅遊勝地,凱庫拉不乏中規中矩的住宿,但若想追求獨特體驗,不妨考慮以下推介︰

Te Mahuru Retreat度假屋 是間豪華雅致的民宿,坐擁山景和按摩浴缸,天朗氣清的晚上,還能享受絕佳的觀星體驗。度假屋更與凱庫拉暗天基金會(Kaikoura Dark Sky Trust)攜手合作,致力為住客創造最理想的觀星條件。

Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses 位於凱庫拉以北的養鹿場,提供奢華住宿及包含三道菜晚餐和豐盛早餐的套票。度假村設有五間架高樹屋,兼具玩味和精緻格調。 

Wacky Stays 旅館尤其適合家庭旅客,提供諸如印第安帳篷、蒙古包、貨車屋、殖民風格馬車、火車車廂等新奇有趣的選項。

A long stretch of coastal road in Kaikoura as the sun shines on the waves.

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Two people cycling along the coast in Kaikoura.

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交通攻略

若非參加含交通的導賞團,最好自駕遊才能暢玩凱庫拉。小鎮不設本地巴士服務,但你可租用單車 或乘搭的士。太平洋海岸號 觀景火車往返基督城與皮克頓,並於凱庫拉和布倫亨設站,讓你一程直達凱庫拉。當列車駛往小鎮,眼前風光將由平緩的坎特伯雷平原或馬爾堡葡萄園,逐漸變成巍峨壯麗的凱庫拉山脈。

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