Kaikoura

Travel Guide
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Kaikoura featuring an aircraft and tranquil scenes
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning

Where to stay in Kaikoura

Small but beautiful town. Tons to do. Sadly my seal encounter got cancelled due to weather, but my dolphin encounter was the best thing I've ever done in my entire life. And I heard the whale watching was also phenomenal. When I get back to NZ

South Bay

While there might not be top attractions in South Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Peninsula Walkway and Fyffe House.

South Bay
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Kaikoura Flat

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Flat
Peninsula Walkway showing tranquil scenes

Kaikoura Peninsula

While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.

Kaikoura Peninsula
Sudima Kaikoura
Sudima Kaikoura
4.5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ￥20,674 per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
￥20,674
￥23,775 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (235 reviews)
Comfort and location
"Beautiful location. Room was perfect, comfortable beds and pillows. Blackout curtains and quiet. Clean, new premises. Would highly recommended"

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2024

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ￥27,216 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
￥27,216
￥31,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (464 reviews)
"Great location across the street from the beach."

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2024

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3 out of 5
69 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is ￥11,600 per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
￥11,600
￥13,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2025
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (372 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful cleaning staff and hosts. Paid Drier, commercial size, isn’t capable of drying a load of laundry, however."

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2024

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
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The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge, Kaikoura
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (358 reviews)
"Great spot just on the other side of Kaikoura about 3km’s pout of the city center. Kaikoura is a great little beach town with several seal colonies and easily seen earls sun bathing on the rocky shores."

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2024

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Blue Seas Motel
Blue Seas Motel
3.5 out of 5
222 Esplanade, Kaikoura
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (55 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable room. The gentleman who checked us in was very friendly & helpful."

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2024

Blue Seas Motel
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
5 out of 5
78 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
Stay at this 5-star luxury apartment in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"Nice apartments with great ocean view. Apartments are a little dated, but clean and well serviced. 10 minute walk to the Kaiakoura town restaurants. Longer walk to groceries. WiFi is limited by poor signal strength. Kaiakoura is pretty and these apartments are next to the coast with a great Ocean ..."

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2024

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline

Peninsula Walkway

5/5(30 reviews)

Go wildlife spotting as you hike on a coastal route across cliff tops and down to the shoreline. See whales, seals, sea lions and much more.

Peninsula Walkway

Mount Fyffe

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikoura. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Mount Fyffe

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park during your stay in Kaikoura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

Fyffe House

5/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Kaikoura with a visit to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe House

Point Kean Seal Colony

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kaikoura when you spend time at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Point Kean Seal Colony

Kaikoura District Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikoura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kaikoura District Museum

Things to do

Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

￥15,700
per adult
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

￥31,926
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Picture 6 for Activity Kaikoura: 40-Minute Whale Watching Flight with Commentary

Kaikoura: 40-Minute Whale Watching Flight with Commentary

￥16,597
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: 40-Minute Whale Watching Flight with Commentary
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

￥16,532
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

￥11,808
per adult
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura
Double Boat Dive with Equipment

Double Boat Dive with Equipment

￥32,276
per adult
Double Boat Dive with Equipment
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