Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning

Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway

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.

Peninsula Walkway

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.

Point Kean Seal Colony

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 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

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

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.

Kaikoura District Museum

Activities

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight (Extended)

NZ$224
per adult
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight (Extended)
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

NZ$189
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

NZ$179
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
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Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

NZ$139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

NZ$175
per adult
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
EcoZop Kaikoura dual ziplines

Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura

NZ$189
per adult
Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura
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Our pick of the best Kaikoura Peninsula Hotel Deals

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is NZ$127 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$127
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (329 reviews)
"Room was smaller than we thought but served it's purpose very very well. Great location. Close to all amenities. Friendly staff. Great views of the mountains."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is NZ$253 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$253
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (419 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is NZ$182 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$182
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (549 reviews)
"The owners were fantastic people. Very thoughtful of our comfort & moved us due to an issue with the apartment booked. Great spot, super clean & would definitely return. Very kind when our grandson had a minor bump - it’s amazing what a paua shell will do to fix the issue… thanks heaps"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$187 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$187
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (387 reviews)
Clean and spacious
"Lovely staff who included a birthday gift and card which was a nice surprise . Good view in the distance. Room overlooks gravelled vacant land then mountains. Spacious and Very clean, bed comfortable."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Mondello Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is NZ$102 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$102
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (420 reviews)
"Great location, tidy facilities would have been good if the shared kitchen actually had kitchen utensils"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 out of 5
146 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is NZ$236 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$236
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (335 reviews)
"Great location across from beach. Easy parking. All details in room amazing. Great info and company from owners."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
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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 Fyffe House.

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

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