Half Moon Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

DESTINATION NEW ZEALAND: KAIKOURA [F] Kaikoura, sur la côte nord-est de l'ile du Sud de la Nouvelle-Zélande, est réputée pour sa faune. Outre les baleines et les dauphins, vous aurez l'occasion de voir (de près, mais pas trop), le long des côtes, des colonies de phoques. [E] Kaikoura, on the north-east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is well known for its wild life. Beside whales and dophins, you'll find, along the coasts, a colony of fure seals (up close, but not too close). "100% Pure New Zealand Specialist": Vous plannifiez des vacances en Nouvelle-Zélande, demandez conseils a nos experts/Planning holidays in New Zealand, ask our experts for advices — in Glendhu Bay, New Zealand — at Otago Peninsula in Otakou, New Zealand
DESTINATION NEW ZEALAND: KAIKOURA [F] Kaikoura, sur la côte nord-est de l'ile du Sud de la Nouvelle-Zélande, est réputée pour sa faune. Outre les baleines et les dauphins, vous aurez l'occasion de voir (de près, mais pas trop), le long des côtes, des colonies de phoques. [E] Kaikoura, on the north-east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is well known for its wild life. Beside whales and dophins, you'll find, along the coasts, a colony of fure seals (up close, but not too close). "100% Pure New Zealand Specialist": Vous plannifiez des vacances en Nouvelle-Zélande, demandez conseils a nos experts/Planning holidays in New Zealand, ask our experts for advices — in Glendhu Bay, New Zealand — at Otago Peninsula in Otakou, New Zealand
Just north of Kaikoura is Ohau point, where you can find baby seals frolicking on the rocks and in the water
We arrived at Kaikuora Seal Colony at about noon. There were about half a dozen seals, not many as it was hot and sunny in high summer. They say you can see many many more in colder seasons. But, the seagulls were everywhere, making a nuisance but was so pleasing to watch. That's how easy it was to get this lovely photo.
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Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$258 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$258
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! (500 reviews)
Great room Omni the top floor with an excellent view of the ocean. Very clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is NZ$113 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
NZ$113
11 Mar - 12 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! (458 reviews)
Clean room, staff friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is NZ$200 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
NZ$200
20 Mar - 21 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! (419 reviews)
friendly staff and clean room.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
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Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel

3.5 out of 5
222 Esplanade Kaikoura
Stay at this aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway ...
9/10 Wonderful! (85 reviews)
The room was clean and comfortable, and the bathroom and kitchen appeared to be recently updated. The room was quiet and was close enough to the ocean that you could hear the waves.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Blue Seas Motel
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge Kaikoura
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
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

5 out of 5
78 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this luxury apartment in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
Superb view from a lovely spacious apartment! Lovely cleaning staff and check in was super easy! We wished we could stay longer!

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Ohau Point Lookout

Learn about the local history of Half Moon Bay when you take a trip to Ohau Point Lookout. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Ohau Point Lookout

Ohau Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Ohau Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Half Moon Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Ohau Falls

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