Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide
Kaikōura
Visit Kaikoura Peninsula
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.
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.
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.
Kaikoura Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kaikoura Museum during your travels in Kaikōura. Wander 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.
Things to do
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Top hotels in Kaikoura Peninsula
Sudima Kaikoura
Great stay amazing place with amazing views
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Staff were friendly but were hanging around the room with cleaning supplies from 9am. Check out was 10am so this felt a little premature and awkward.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Super friendly staff. Clean and had everything we needed
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Very nice apartment
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Despite initial issues with a slightly delayed checkin our overall experience was fantastic. The complimentary bubbles and chocolates were greatly appreciated. We paid for a more expensive spa room on the front - spacious room with great views of the sea and mountains
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Easy check in, walking distance to a restaurant
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Peninsula
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.
Kaikoura Flat
While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.
