Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide

Kaikōura

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

Things to do

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight (Extended)

Rp2.164.499
per adult
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight (Extended)
EcoZop Kaikoura dual ziplines

Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura

Rp1.825.481
per adult
Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura
Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

Rp3.581.583
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Rp1.922.067
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
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Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Rp1.345.514
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

Rp1.693.992
per adult
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
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Top hotels in Kaikoura Peninsula

The Point Bed & Breakfast

The Point Bed & Breakfast

4 out of 5
85 Fyffe Quay, Kaikoura
Stay at this 4-star B&B in Kaikōura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Peninsula Walkway and Fyffe House are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
Great B&B near seal colony
"What a fantastic B&B! A beautiful house with amazing views of the ocean! There was a little confusion about check-in I would recommend calling ahead the day before just to make sure they know you’re coming. However, Peter answered the call immediately and got us checked in. The 2 outdoor kitties ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

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The Point Bed & Breakfast
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is Rp1.051.776 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.051.776
Rp1.209.552 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (334 reviews)
"This is the fourth time we have stayed here and will always be our first choice when we start a holiday in the South Island. So convenient as you enter Kaikoura and it is extremely well laid out inside and out. Seems to be brand new every time we come in it is so clean and appointments so good."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is Rp1.811.521 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.811.521
Rp2.083.249 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (421 reviews)
"Overall very good. Service in restaurant a little patchy. No clear matre de on floor just division of tables. Some diners served promptly others left for longer periods of time. Too much emphasis on clearing tables rather than attending to diners. The pier hotel for example had a better atmosphere ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is Rp841.494 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
Rp841.494
Rp967.718 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (422 reviews)

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is Rp1.625.238 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.625.238
Rp1.869.024 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (557 reviews)
"Lovely spacious apartment right in the Esplanade. Definafley recommend and would stay again."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is Rp1.481.276 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
Rp1.481.276
Rp1.703.467 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (388 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
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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

Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide