Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide
Kaikōura
Visit Kaikoura Peninsula
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Peninsula
Sudima Kaikoura
Breakfast menu is buffet only. $35 per head for full breaky. Not sure about continental buffet. We went down around 8ish. Food had been sitting for a while so mostly warmish. We ordered poached eggs and were charged as an extra. They only have scrambled and gard boiled as far as eggs go. I think ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
The kitchen was adequate but the BBQ area had no cooking implements. When we enquired we were told that everything we needed was already at the BBQ, however this was not the case.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Tired room, badly patched walls. Good amenities, hot tub is great, bright room at night, curtains were not v good
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
We love this charming hotel and would stay here again!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Blue Seas Motel
Beautiful spot! Couldn’t have asked for a better spot on a clear warm night with walk up the road to point very special.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
Accommodation was excellent. Great shower, comfortable bed and kitchen well equipped. Also a great view to the mountains. Parking was also free.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Peninsula
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 Flat
While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.
