Kaikoura
Travel Guide
Visit Kaikoura
Where to stay in Kaikoura
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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.
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Kaikoura Flat
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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Kaikoura Peninsula
While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.
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Popular places to visit
![Peninsula Walkway](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/337000/337494-Kaikoura-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Peninsula Walkway
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.
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.
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.
Point Kean Seal Colony
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.
Fyffe House
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.
Kaikoura District Museum
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.
Things to do
![Picture 6 for Activity Kaikoura: 40-Minute Whale Watching Flight with Commentary](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44958990/7ae9e8dc-590b-406a-8d23-cb7642af3c5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Kaikoura: 40-Minute Whale Watching Flight with Commentary
![Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47304136/d80569b3-06a1-44be-8dfa-b2d0f99a2285.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
![Jumping dolphins in Kaikoura dolphin swimming tour in Christchurch New Zealand.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/250050/f321759c-e6c8-4e7c-a9b0-2233c3b8b9ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura
![Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49191379/8842d54c-7c58-4e6a-b906-f385c894db95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)