Kaikoura Flat Travel Guide

Kaikōura

Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway

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

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

Point Kean Seal Colony

Find out about the history of Kaikōura 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 Kaikōura with a trip to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe House

Kaikoura District Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kaikoura District Museum

Things to do

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight (Extended)

฿4,184
per adult
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight (Extended)
Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

฿3,351
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

฿2,595
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Jumping dolphins in Kaikoura dolphin swimming tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura

฿7,655
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura
Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

฿6,815
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

฿3,529
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,068 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿3,068
฿3,528 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (402 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat

3.5 out of 5
233 Schoolhouse Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ฿3,262 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,262
฿3,751 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly B&B in Kaikōura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
"Te Mahuru Tetreat is a jewel in Kaikoura’s crown. A perfect location, easy to get to and not far out of Kaikōura itself. The accommodation provides a high standard of facilities and is immaculate. It provided everything we need for our stay and the use of the hot tub and do some star gazing is phenomenal ..."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Te Mahuru Retreat
Wacky Stays

Wacky Stays

2.5 out of 5
12 Kowhai Ford Road, Kaikoura
The price is ฿3,240 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,240
฿4,292 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified B&B in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Fyffe View Ranch ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (78 reviews)
"Pet friendly"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Wacky Stays
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,090 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿2,090
฿2,404 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (330 reviews)
"Lovely welcome! Convenient to the supermarket and central. Quiet. Parking outside unit. Slept really well!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ฿4,195 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿4,195
฿4,824 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (420 reviews)
"The staff were so friendly and kind!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ฿2,988 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿2,988
฿3,436 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (550 reviews)
"Loved staying here Beautiful location"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 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