17th November 2025 Black Cat / Encounter KaikouraThe new owner says it wants to continue the legacy the Kaikōura business has built up over 36 years.
13th November 2025 Black Cat / Encounter KaikouraEncounter Kaikoura’s co-owner says she has mixed emotions ahead of the company’s sale on Monday.
6th November 2025 Black Cat / Encounter KaikouraBlack Cat Cruises expands north with the purchase of eco-tourism operator Encounter Kaikoura.
10th April 2025 Cycle Journeys / Encounter Kaikoura / WCWCSorry, you do not have authorisation to view this page! If you would like to view the content on this page you will need to be a Tourism Ticker member. MORE »
18th October 2023 Awards / Encounter KaikouraEncounter Kaikōura has won two accolades at the North Canterbury Business Awards.
12th September 2022 Encounter Kaikoura / Whale WatchA whale striking a boat in Kaikōura is unheard of, according to two operators at the popular visitor destination.
6th May 2020 Encounter Kaikoura / TECNZTourism coming to a grinding halt due to Covid-19 restrictions draws parallels to the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, says tour operator Encounter Kaikōura.
4th October 2017 Destination Kaikoura / Encounter Kaikoura / Kaikōura EarthquakeRed Travel, a division of Christchurch’s Iconic Red Bus Urban passenger transport company, has launched a new daily service from Christchurch to Kaikoura.
24th April 2017 Encounter Kaikoura / Kaikōura Earthquake / Whale WatchTwo major commercial tourism operators are putting their hands in their pockets to support the restoration of Kaikoura harbour.
16th March 2017 Encounter Kaikoura / International Women's DayAn experienced traveller and buisnesswoman, Buurman is using all of her skills and knowledge to guide her business through the recovery following the Kaikoura earthquake.
