Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura
Our pick of the best Kaikoura Peninsula Hotel Deals
Sudima Kaikoura
Good
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Room spotless, staff very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Staff were lovely and helpful, wifi was pretty good, place was clean
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Beautiful staff. Fantastic size for family of 4. Quiet. Easy to get to everything. Can’t wait to come back!!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
Good laundry services and good location, helpful lady at Reception as came to our room to sort issue with TV
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Easy access and parking. Had all the amenities needed. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
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 Fyffe House.
Kaikoura Flat
While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.
