It was just my son and I traveling NZ to celebrate graduating high school in the US. I’m originally from Christchurch so had a well planned schedule of “must visit” places in New Zealand. This was another perfect place to stay - great hosts, amazing location, our favorite pigs in the paddock next store, and comfortable accommodations. If you’re in Kaikoura to swim with dolphins or whale watch then this is a great place to stay the night before. Definitely recommend Dolphin Encounters - simply nothing quite like swimming with 400+ dolphins in the open ocean!