Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide

Kaikōura

A seal resting on a rocky surface.
A wooden boardwalk curving over a grassy area with a view of a lake and mountains in the distance.
A rocky shoreline with driftwood and waves crashing against the rocks.
A wet wooden bridge with a seal resting on it.
A rocky shoreline with seals resting on the rocks.

Stay near popular Kaikoura Peninsula attractions

Peninsula Walkway

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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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Things to do

Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Rp1.885.695
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Rp2.080.159
per adult
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight
EcoZop Kaikoura dual ziplines

Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura

Rp2.090.665
per adult
Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

Rp3.099.227
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Rp1.523.349
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

Rp2.048.641
per adult
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
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Where to stay in Kaikoura Peninsula

Find the best Kaikoura Peninsula areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A rocky shoreline with a person standing on the rocks, overlooking a calm sea and a mountain in the background.

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.

A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, a clear blue sea, and distant snow-capped mountains.

Kaikoura Flat

While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.

Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide