Kaikōura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
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Kaikōura
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Where to stay in Kaikōura

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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 Flat

While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.

Kaikoura Flat
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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
Sudima Kaikoura
Sudima Kaikoura
5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ฿4,391 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
฿4,391
฿5,050 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (316 reviews)
"Hotel was clean and opposite the beach. Had a nice happy hour. Breakfast was nice."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3 out of 5
69 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is ฿1,823 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿1,823
฿2,097 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (388 reviews)
"Stayed in one of the cabins, perfect for a night!"

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ฿3,883 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
฿3,883
฿4,465 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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! (504 reviews)
"We loved this overnight spot. Location was perfect, beautiful ocean views, roomy, great amenities and bed was super comfy! Shower was fabulous! A definite must!"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
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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 Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (386 reviews)
"Super friendly staff, let us check out an hour late after we went on an early morning dolphin swim. So nice to have a hot shower before we hit the road."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025

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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews)
"This motel is situated right on the sea front in walking distance of the town centre. The room was well equipped for the self catering we prefer with clean and modern facilities."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2025

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 Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"Good location. Could walk to everything both directions quite easily."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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

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

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

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 tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

฿7,088
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

฿2,622
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

฿3,486
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

฿3,670
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch

Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch

฿5,826
per adult
Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch
Kaikoura Whale Watching - Small Group Tour

Kaikoura Whale Watching - Exclusive, Small Group Tour

฿13,885
per adult
Kaikoura Whale Watching - Exclusive, Small Group Tour
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