Title: Half Moon Bay Travel Guide: Best of Half Moon Bay, Canterbury Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Half Moon Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Half-Moon-Bay-Hotels.d692486484672315392.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Half Moon Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Half-Moon-Bay-Holiday-Rentals.d692486484672315392.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Half Moon Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Half-Moon-Bay.d692486484672315392.Car-Hire-Guide)[Half Moon Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Half-Moon-Bay.d692486484672315392.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Half Moon Bay Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![DESTINATION NEW ZEALAND: KAIKOURA [F] Kaikoura, sur la côte nord-est de l'ile du Sud de la Nouvelle-Zélande, est réputée pour sa faune. Outre les baleines et les dauphins, vous aurez l'occasion de voir (de près, mais pas trop), le long des côtes, des colonies de phoques. [E] Kaikoura, on the north-east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is well known for its wild life. Beside whales and dophins, you'll find, along the coasts, a colony of fure seals (up close, but not too close). "100% Pure New Zealand Specialist": Vous plannifiez des vacances en Nouvelle-Zélande, demandez conseils a nos experts/Planning holidays in New Zealand, ask our experts for advices — in Glendhu Bay, New Zealand — at Otago Peninsula in Otakou, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048104/829eff54-ac85-4169-a3d8-421a24925bf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![DESTINATION NEW ZEALAND: KAIKOURA [F] Kaikoura, sur la côte nord-est de l'ile du Sud de la Nouvelle-Zélande, est réputée pour sa faune. Outre les baleines et les dauphins, vous aurez l'occasion de voir (de près, mais pas trop), le long des côtes, des colonies de phoques. [E] Kaikoura, on the north-east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is well known for its wild life. Beside whales and dophins, you'll find, along the coasts, a colony of fure seals (up close, but not too close). "100% Pure New Zealand Specialist": Vous plannifiez des vacances en Nouvelle-Zélande, demandez conseils a nos experts/Planning holidays in New Zealand, ask our experts for advices — in Glendhu Bay, New Zealand — at Otago Peninsula in Otakou, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048104/829eff54-ac85-4169-a3d8-421a24925bf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Just north of Kaikoura is Ohau point, where you can find baby seals frolicking on the rocks and in the water](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692486484672315392/d8e93468-b336-462e-a163-271b50ca918d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![We arrived at Kaikuora Seal Colony at about noon. There were about half a dozen seals, not many as it was hot and sunny in high summer. They say you can see many many more in colder seasons. But, the seagulls were everywhere, making a nuisance but was so pleasing to watch. That's how easy it was to get this lovely photo. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692486484672315392/65e47fbb-9f86-4546-8f20-62d5d970ea6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Just breath... Relax!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692486484672315392/ea977fd1-7f88-4d8b-857e-648ea06faf96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Half Moon Bay Things to do - Top hotels in Half Moon Bay - Top Holiday Rentals in Half Moon Bay ![Sudima Kaikoura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/1eddfa61_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sudima Kaikoura Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury £114 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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! (493 reviews) Great location, spotless room. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=75769176&PinnedHotelID=75769176&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692486484672315392) ![Alpine-pacific Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629200/9629132/3378ae83_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alpine-pacific Holiday Park 69 Beach Road Kaikoura £49 9 Mar - 10 Mar 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (452 reviews) Great compact accommodation Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=9629132&PinnedHotelID=9629132&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692486484672315392) ![Kaikoura Quality Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24210000/24204200/24204114/4c35227d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaikoura Quality Suites 154 Beach Road Kaikoura £88 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (416 reviews) friendly staff and clean room. 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Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Hotels-Blue-Seas-Motels-Kaikoura.h9623937.Hotel-Information) ![The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3595500/3595435/56628ed5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (415 reviews) Modern room with nice facilities. Great for our 1 night pre whale watching early the next day. 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