Kaikoura Flat Travel Guide
Kaikōura
Visit Kaikoura Flat
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Top hotels in Kaikoura Flat
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Wonderful suite in a beautiful location. Staff very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended staying here when visiting Kaikouraa
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Te Mahuru Retreat
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
Wacky Stays
If you have kids who would like to experience something new, loves farm animals and outdoors, this is the place. We stayed on October 24 on our last day in the south island. We were looking for something new and different and Wacky Stays delivered. It is not a brand new dwelling so please manage ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Kaikoura Quality Suites
We had an enjoyable stay in room 21 which faces east so had breakfast on the balcony invthe morning sun. The room was spacious and well appointed. The bathroom had a heated towel rail and underfloor heating. The king size bed was soft so ideal if thats your preference. Cooking is in a microwave , ...
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Sudima Kaikoura
Friendly staff were helpful and made us feel welcome. The room was very pleasant and the beds were excellent. Breakfast offered a variety of choices and was delicious.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Lovely little cabin
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Flat
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.
Kaikoura Peninsula
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.
