Kaikoura Flat Travel Guide

Kaikōura

Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway

Peninsula Walkway

4.5/5(10 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.

Peninsula Walkway

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 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

Point Kean Seal Colony

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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

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

Kaikoura District Museum

4/5(3 reviews)

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

Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

£80
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight (Extended)

£103
per adult
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight (Extended)
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

£60
per adult
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura
Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour

Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour

£177
per adult
Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour
40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

£172
per adult
40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

£78
per adult
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
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Top hotels in Kaikoura Flat

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge, Kaikoura
The price is £76 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£76
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (399 reviews)
"Loved the location which was outside of the town. Super clean and beautiful layout. Very homely with gas fire in the lounge. Host was lovely - overall would highly recommend and would stay again."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat

3.5 out of 5
233 Schoolhouse Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is £68 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£68
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly B&B in Kaikōura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (147 reviews)
Beautiful gardens
"The hosts were warm and friendly. Breakfast was good & plentiful. Hot tub was easy to use & very relaxing. Lovely gardens that are beautifully maintained. A bit of a distance from Kaikōura so glad we had a car."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Te Mahuru Retreat
Wacky Stays

Wacky Stays

2.5 out of 5
12 Kowhai Ford Road, Kaikoura
The price is £92 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
£92
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified B&B in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Fyffe View Ranch ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (76 reviews)
"Great stay, quaint little cottage & the kids thoroughly enjoyed the animal feeding"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Wacky Stays
COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura

COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura

Kaikoura Township, Canterbury
The price is £215 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
£215
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Fabulous and Unique
"A fantastic wee spot just moments outside Kaikoura. The wagon is truely sensational to stay in with incredible views over Mt Fyffe. We really enjoyed feeding the animals with our 23 month old son."

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2022

COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura
LargeExecutive House

LargeExecutive House

Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is £202 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£202
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Kaikoura District Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Excellent choice
"Just what we wanted. Thanks so much"

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

LargeExecutive House
Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura

Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura

Kaikoura Township, Canterbury
The price is £170 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£170
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly B&B in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Fyffe View Ranch ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
Night in a Yurt
"Was a cozy stay for a chilly night! Great hosts with clear communication, was exactly as stated! Would stay at wacky stays again for sure. Nice clean and comfortable facilities."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Flat

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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 Peninsula

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

Kaikoura Peninsula

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