Kaikoura Flat Travel Guide

Kaikōura

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

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

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

Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

฿3,393
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

฿5,198
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

฿2,627
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

฿3,762
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
EcoZop Kaikoura dual ziplines

Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura

฿3,762
per adult
Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura
Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch flight

Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch

฿9,546
per adult
Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch
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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
The price is ฿3,322 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
฿3,322
฿3,821 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (415 reviews)
Modern room with nice facilities. Great for our 1 night pre whale watching early the next day.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Wacky Stays

Wacky Stays

2.5 out of 5
12 Kowhai Ford Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿3,030 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿3,030
฿4,043 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly B&B in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Fyffe View ...
9/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
Super helpful staff. Explain where everything is. Go out of their way to assist you. Very clean upon arrival.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Wacky Stays
Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat

3.5 out of 5
233 Schoolhouse Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿4,594 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿4,594
฿5,283 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly B&B in Kaikōura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura District Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
Beautiful setting, beautiful gardens. Very quiet, maybe the quickest place I’ve ever been. The host was excellent as well.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Te Mahuru Retreat
Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿4,171 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
฿4,171
฿4,796 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (505 reviews)
Clean comfortable room. Very helpful staff, always happy to listen and advise. Lovely swimming pool. Excellent lounge and doning areas.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,218 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
฿2,218
฿2,551 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (460 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,623 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
฿2,623
฿3,016 total
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (422 reviews)
Very friendly lady upon check in. Very helpful. Room was clean and very comfortable.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Flat

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

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 Point Kean Seal Colony.

South Bay
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

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Peninsula

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