Kaikōura

Travel Guide

Peninsula Walkway featuring tranquil scenes, a lake or waterhole and landscape views
Peninsula Walkway which includes general coastal views
Peninsula Walkway featuring landscape views, mountains and tranquil scenes
Kaikoura featuring an aircraft and tranquil scenes
Kaikoura featuring an aircraft, landscape views and mountains

Where to stay in Kaikōura

Person standing at lake with Kaikoura Seaward Range, Kaikoura South Island New Zealand

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 Point Kean Seal Colony.

South Bay
Walking around Kaikoura Peninsula, New Zealand on a beautiful Spring day.

Kaikoura Flat

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

Kaikoura Flat
Beautiful unique adorable new zealand fur seal resting on the rocks spotted in Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, Canterbury. Amazing marine mammals spotted in New Zealand

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

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is P6,831 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
P6,831
P7,856 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (523 reviews)
Happy hour staff not polite $62 for 4 drinks during happy hour ? 2 wine and 2 beer A little on the expensive side for happy hour

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is P4,085 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
P4,085
P4,697 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (474 reviews)
Very clean and tidy room and facilities. Comfortable bed. Good shower pressure. Allocated parking but ours was a bit tight for a larger vehicle. On a busy road but don't hear any traffic noise. Lovely outlook.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is P7,499 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
P7,499
P8,623 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and bicycle rentals on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (603 reviews)
Allocated parking. Ocean views. Great apartment.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
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Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel

3.5 out of 5
222 Esplanade Kaikoura
Stay at this aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway ...
9/10 Wonderful! (91 reviews)
Great next to sea

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Blue Seas Motel
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge Kaikoura
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (417 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

5 out of 5
78 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District ...
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 featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline

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.

Peninsula Walkway

Point Kean Seal Colony

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

Point Kean Seal Colony

Mount Fyffe

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikōura. 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 Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

Fyffe House

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

Fyffe House

Kaikoura Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kaikoura Museum during your travels in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kaikoura Museum

Things to do

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

P9,503
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

P12,785
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

P6,202
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

P7,222
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

P4,803
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Seal Swim Kaikoura

Seal Swimming Tour from Kaikoura

P5,494
per adult
Seal Swimming Tour from Kaikoura
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