Kaikoura Flat Travel Guide
Kaikōura

Visit Kaikoura Flat
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
Top hotels in Kaikoura Flat

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Wacky Stays
The place was great! Maybe not for everyone but perfect for anyone with kids or just looking for something a little different. We are seniors but have done a lot of camping and this was glamping at its best. We picked the yurt which had an outdoor kitchen and an external bathroom. Everything felt ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Te Mahuru Retreat
Helpful staff, clean accommodations and great amenities. I see definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a quite stay within a short drive to local attractions.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

House Truck - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura
Awesome place. Great hosts
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

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Tipi / Teepee - Wacky Stays = six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura
On the website I thought it was a Tee Pee in a farm paddock. But there are multiple accommodations on the farm so not as private as I thought! The Tee Pee was old & mouldy. The single beds were not suitable for adults. Too short. Even one bed base had mould on it. I lifted up my pillow to find a ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2020
Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Flat

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 Peninsula
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.


