Kaikoura Flat Travel Guide

Kaikōura

Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway

Peninsula Walkway

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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

4/5(3 reviews)

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

Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

฿5,848
per adult
Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch
Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

฿3,499
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight (Extended)

฿3,879
per adult
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight (Extended)
Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour

Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour

฿7,699
per adult
Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour
Jumping dolphins in Kaikoura dolphin swimming tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura

฿7,992
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura
Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

฿2,709
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
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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 ฿2,866 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿2,866
฿3,296 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (398 reviews)
"Very nice accomodation and a sincere thank you to Deka for your excellent customer service. Highly recommended. Will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat

3.5 out of 5
233 Schoolhouse Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ฿2,430 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿2,430
฿2,794 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (147 reviews)
Beautiful gardens
"The hosts were warm and friendly. Breakfast was good & plentiful. Hot tub was easy to use & very relaxing. Lovely gardens that are beautifully maintained. A bit of a distance from Kaikōura so glad we had a car."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Te Mahuru Retreat
Wacky Stays

Wacky Stays

2.5 out of 5
12 Kowhai Ford Road, Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,981 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿2,981
฿4,011 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (76 reviews)
"Great stay, quaint little cottage & the kids thoroughly enjoyed the animal feeding"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Wacky Stays
Dylans Country Cottages

Dylans Country Cottages

3 out of 5
268 Postmans Road, Kaikoura, Canterbury
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified B&B in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Kaikoura ...
"Host Myra was very warm and hospitable. She served us a scrumptious breakfast of freshly baked baguettes, jam and yogurt 😋"

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2023

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Dylans Country Cottages
Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ฿2,964 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿2,964
฿3,409 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (398 reviews)
"An incredible hotel, excellent staff, the rooms are fantastic. The food in the dining room was delicious. I don’t think I can fault this venue. We will be back."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road, Kaikoura
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (409 reviews)
"Beautiful view. Great front desk service. Clean tidy and great facilities Will stay again"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

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Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
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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 Point Kean Seal Colony.

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