Waipara to Kaikoura

I filled up with fuel in Waipara and chatting to the Guy in the Petrol Station he told me that the preserved railway line at Waipara was only operating at the weekends but to go to the engine sheds and have a look if the volunteers were in, as they usually show people around if they are there. Unfortunatly they weren't but I took a couple of photo's then headed north. I have until Monday to get to Picton for the ferry so there was no rush. I only drove for about an hour when I came across Kaikora, this is a small town on the east Coast and is now famous for Whale Watching. Not wanting to rush, I found a hostel in town, complete with spa, pool, and en suite rooms for only $29. I drove back into the town and got some cash and then Fish and Chips and drove onto the sea front to look for Whales. No Whales spotted but a lot of dolphins out in the bay. I chilled out back at the hostel later, glad to be taking it easy.