Kaikōura Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kaikōura
Where to stay in Kaikōura
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.
Kaikoura Peninsula
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$195 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
NZ$195
14 Apr - 15 Apr
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! (534 reviews)
Superb on every count. The front desk staff was amazing and helped me make a couple of urgent changes to my itinerary. This was service WAY BEYOND EXPECTATIONS.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is NZ$99 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$99
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (475 reviews)
Welcoming and helpful staff, very clean room and en-suite. The accommodation was exactly what we were looking for, for our overnight stay and explore of the Kaikoura town and coast. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$202 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$202
20 Apr - 21 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and bike hire on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (606 reviews)
Super location, parking easy on property, perfect view from apartments first floor
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Blue Seas Motel
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! (93 reviews)
Basic accommodation but comfortable and well located.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
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! (417 reviews)
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
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 ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 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 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.
Activities
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
NZ$209
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
NZ$275
per adult
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
NZ$179
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
NZ$175
per adult
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