Kaikoura Flat Travel Guide

Kaikoura

Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway

Peninsula Walkway

4.5/5(10 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

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

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

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

Fyffe House

Point Kean Seal Colony

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kaikoura with a stop 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(3 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at 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

฿3,445
per adult
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Jumping dolphins in Kaikoura dolphin swimming tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura

฿7,869
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

฿2,591
per adult
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura
Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

฿7,005
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Kaikoura Whale Watching - Small Group Tour

Kaikoura Whale Watching - Exclusive, Small Group Tour

฿13,755
per adult
Kaikoura Whale Watching - Exclusive, Small Group Tour
Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

฿2,591
per adult
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
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Top hotels in Kaikoura Flat

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge, Kaikoura
The price is ฿3,015 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿3,015
฿3,467 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (378 reviews)
"Wonderful units and a lovely staff. You need to drive into town, it’s in a little isolated development, buts it’s also a very short drive to get there"

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Wacky Stays
Wacky Stays
2.5 out of 5
12 Kowhai Ford Road, Kaikoura
The price is ฿3,310 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿3,310
฿4,384 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this eco-certified B&B in Kaikoura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Fyffe View Ranch ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
"Our second time staying here in the covered wagon. Very glamping, extremely unusual and loads of fun"

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2025

Wacky Stays
Te Mahuru Retreat
Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 out of 5
233 Schoolhouse Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ฿3,451 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿3,451
฿3,968 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly B&B in Kaikoura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
"Lovely B&B with amazing views and great facilities. Jen is an excellent host and very knowledgeable."

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025

Te Mahuru Retreat
Sudima Kaikoura
Sudima Kaikoura
4.5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ฿4,206 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿4,206
฿4,837 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (285 reviews)
Would stay again.
"Second time staying here and was disappointed with certain aspects from the first time. As a former publican I would not employ certain bar staff from this hotel. Ordered a drink at the bar and waited for my drinks then noticed the person who took my order was serving someone else further along the ..."

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3 out of 5
69 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is ฿1,943 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
฿1,943
฿2,235 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Kaikoura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (382 reviews)
"Resented being asked (on a notice) to "wash, dry and put away dishes" for the money I paid."

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2025

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ฿3,853 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
฿3,853
฿4,431 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (490 reviews)
"A beautiful apartment right over the beach. We would definately stay again."

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Flat

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South Bay

Though South Bay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Peninsula Walkway and Fyffe House.

South Bay
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Kaikoura Peninsula

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Peninsula

Kaikoura Flat Travel Guide