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.
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 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.
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 Peninsula
The Point Bed & Breakfast
The home owner wasn’t there to meet us or to say goodbye. The property definitely doesn’t qualify as luxury as listed in description but rather an old house that hasn’t seen improvements in furnishings, plumbing or decor. We stayed in the room next to the owners private bedroom and bathroom as opposed ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Sudima Kaikoura
Superb on every count. The front desk staff was amazing and helped me make a couple of urgent changes to my itinerary. This was service WAY BEYOND EXPECTATIONS.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Welcoming and helpful staff, very clean room and en-suite. The accommodation was exactly what we were looking for, for our overnight stay and explore of the Kaikoura town and coast. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Super location, parking easy on property, perfect view from apartments first floor
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Alpine View Motel
Clean and tidy also right on the beach
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Perfect location if you’re doing an early dolphin or albatross tour—literally right across the street, so you can just walk over in minutes. Super convenient and stress-free for early starts. Great choice if wildlife tours are your priority.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 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 Kaikoura Beach and Mount Fyffe.
