Title: Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide: Best of Kaikoura Peninsula, Kaikōura Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kaikoura Peninsula](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Peninsula-Kaikoura-Hotels.0-n693050288060006400-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kaikōura](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kaikoura.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kaikōura](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kaikoura.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kaikoura Peninsula Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kaikoura-Peninsula.d693050288060006400.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kaikoura Peninsula Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Peninsula.d693050288060006400.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide ## Kaikōura ![Beautiful unique adorable new zealand fur seal resting on the rocks spotted in Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, Canterbury. Amazing marine mammals spotted in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693050288060006400/75e8d9f0-38ac-4fc8-b0ff-775832bafb19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful unique adorable new zealand fur seal resting on the rocks spotted in Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, Canterbury. Amazing marine mammals spotted in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693050288060006400/75e8d9f0-38ac-4fc8-b0ff-775832bafb19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kaikoura waterfront walkways](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048104/f409e098-8fb4-44a5-a674-8e2a29af3b3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![If you do the peninsula walk, don't forget to walk down the stairs at Whalers bay. There are some beautiful photo opportunities and if you're lucky there will also be some seals around. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048104/334e09f5-911b-4768-b25b-3e9b1f972c68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Seals up close! (of course, you use common sense and keep a respectable distance) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048104/31973683-84b0-4869-930c-3ad6415b73ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kaikoura Peninsula Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kaikōura travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaikura.dx6048104) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Peninsula Walkway featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610371/d71eb8e8-9026-4bc1-9a2b-dbc49b31c449.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Peninsula-Walkway-Kaikoura-Peninsula.d553248621532610371.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Point-Kean-Seal-Colony-Kaikoura-Peninsula.d553248621526967047.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Fyffe-Kaikoura-Flat.d6112878.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fyffe-View-Ranch-Adventure-Park-Kaikoura-Flat.d553248621532610370.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-District-Museum-Kaikoura.d553248621526967048.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fyffe-House-Kaikoura.d6112876.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47304136/d80569b3-06a1-44be-8dfa-b2d0f99a2285.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip £88 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kaikoura-zipline-and-native-forest-adventure-trip.a47304136.activity-details) ![Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45004857/fed8fe75-be8d-4ac6-803d-2cfc4080fa51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes) £121 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kaikoura-whale-watching-scenic-flight-40-minutes.a45004857.activity-details) ![Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45677293/db3e8851-2cf0-4284-9003-a2209f85b3e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight £77 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kaikoura-coastal-and-alpine-scenic-airplane-flight.a45677293.activity-details) ![Whale watching in Winter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1392818/7c4086e1-bfb5-4e3e-8a2a-4d82dd2cf908.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat £77 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whale-watching-in-kaikoura-by-boat.a1392818.activity-details) ![EcoZop Kaikoura dual ziplines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47420345/7863a483-0509-4b24-a7bc-f0ff481b0f59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura £88 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-zipline-adventure-in-kaikoura.a47420345.activity-details) ![Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47855380/cc38844d-ac73-48f8-a1ac-b113e5f4c299.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour £61 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kaikoura-seal-watching-pedal-kayak-tour.a47855380.activity-details) [See all activities in Kaikōura](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kaikoura.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kaikoura Peninsula ![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 3 Mar - 4 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=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=75769176&PinnedHotelID=75769176&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693050288060006400) ![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 £71 20 Feb - 21 Feb 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! (450 reviews) Room was lovely and clean so was bathrooms,lovely weather great times Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=9629132&PinnedHotelID=9629132&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693050288060006400) ![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! (411 reviews) Good location, room had everything we needed for a one night stay. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=24204114&PinnedHotelID=24204114&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693050288060006400) ![Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6970000/6960200/6960131/64846113_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park 34 Beach Rd Kaikoura £65 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (332 reviews) Clean facilities Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=6960131&PinnedHotelID=6960131&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693050288060006400) ![Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46130000/46121800/46121792/389a7330_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments 126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury £116 11 Mar - 12 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (594 reviews) Easy check in process. Fantastic room, with great facilities and a fantastic view. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=46121792&PinnedHotelID=46121792&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693050288060006400) ![Blue Seas Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624000/9623937/32bac902_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blue Seas Motel 222 Esplanade Kaikoura Stay at this aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway ... 9/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews) Good stay but paying through Expedia even though stating discounted price yet $20 was added per night over and above quoted price! 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