What to do in Kaikoura District

Activities, attractions and tours

A coastal landscape with clear blue waters, rocky shorelines, and a winding road.
A coastal town with a clear view of the ocean, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.
A beach with a black sand shore, turquoise sea, and mountains in the background.
A modern glass house with a wooden deck, set against a mountainous backdrop.
A whale breaching near a boat with people on board.

Activities

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

NZ$209
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

NZ$295
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

NZ$370
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

NZ$179
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
EcoZop Kaikoura dual ziplines

Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura

NZ$199
per adult
Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

NZ$195
per adult
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

NZ$139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Kaikoura: Guided Family Kayaking Adventure

Kaikoura: Guided Family Kayaking Adventure

NZ$160
per adult
Kaikoura: Guided Family Kayaking Adventure
Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch

Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch

NZ$360
per adult
Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch
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Peninsula Walkway

9.4/10 (467 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.
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Day trip destinations from Kaikoura District

A coastal landscape with mountains in the background and a turquoise sea in the foreground.

Kaikōura

A coastal landscape with a winding road, green fields, and a large body of water under a cloudy sky.

Hapuku

A small food stall named Waipapa Bay with a sign advertising healthy smoothies and cooked crays.

Waipapa Bay

A beach with a large log, grassy dunes, and a mountain in the background.

Ward

A beach with dark sand, scattered driftwood, and a forested hill in the background.

Kekerengu

A person on a red ATV on a dirt path with mountains and fog in the background.

Oaro

A grassy hillside with a fence and a group of deer.

Stag And Spey

A rocky coastline with seals resting on the rocks.

Half Moon Bay