Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide

Kaikoura
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Popular places to visit

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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
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Point Kean Seal Colony

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kaikoura with a stop at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Point Kean Seal Colony
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Mount Fyffe

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikoura. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Mount Fyffe
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Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

Enjoy an outing to Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park during your stay in Kaikoura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park
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Fyffe House

You can learn about the history of Kaikoura with a trip to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe House
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Kaikoura District Museum

4/5(3 reviews)

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

Kaikoura District Museum

Things to do

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1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic Mountain top tour in Kaikoura

฿8,473
Per adult
1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic Mountain top tour in Kaikoura
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Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura

฿8,582
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura
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Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour

฿15,643
Per adult
Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour
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Private Helicopter Trial Flight in Kaikōura

฿10,211
Per adult
Private Helicopter Trial Flight in Kaikōura
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40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

฿7,930
Per adult
40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura
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Kaikoura: 40-Minute Whale Watching Flight with Commentary

฿3,764
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: 40-Minute Whale Watching Flight with Commentary
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Top hotels in Kaikoura Peninsula

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3 out of 5
69 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is ฿1,719 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
฿1,719
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Kaikoura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (348 reviews)
"Only stayed for one night but this place was great. Enjoyed an evening dip in the hot tub under the stars. Was in a room with ensuite and it was clean and large. Bed was super comfy."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Sudima Kaikoura
Sudima Kaikoura
4.5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ฿3,652 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿3,652
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (159 reviews)
"The food offering is a little limited especially for breakfast where there is no real continental breakfast. That hav8ng been said we made up our own and the chef very promptly delivered it!"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2024

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ฿2,836 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
฿2,836
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (388 reviews)
"Great apartment, excellent location, staff were very helpful"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura
The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge, Kaikoura
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,332 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
฿3,332
per night
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Kaikoura District ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (335 reviews)
Excellent!!
"Everything was wonderful. The studio 6 was clean and cozy, which we really liked. I will definitely come back next time. Also, the host was very kind. I am sorry and grateful for understanding my small mistakes. I hope your business thrives and I look forward to seeing you again."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura
Mondello Kaikoura
Mondello Kaikoura
3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ฿3,053 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
฿3,053
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Stay at this 3-star motel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (282 reviews)
Great place.
"Great place, recommended."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Mondello Kaikoura
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,526 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
฿2,526
per night
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (212 reviews)
Nice place to stay
"Reception was excellent and early check in was allowed upon our arrival. There was a lovely little little courtyard where our group gathered four sundowners and snacks prior to going out for dinner. While the view wasn't great, you could hear the ocean, which was nice."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Kaikoura Quality Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Peninsula

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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 Flat

While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.

Kaikoura Flat

Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide