Kaikōura Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kaikōura
Where to stay in Kaikōura
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.
Kaikoura Peninsula
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is £85 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£85
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (570 reviews)
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
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is £56 per night from 16 May to 17 May
£56
16 May - 17 May
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! (485 reviews)
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
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is £40 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
£40
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (491 reviews)
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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge Kaikoura
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (421 reviews)
Very nice shower, comfy bed, quiet, friendly welcome at check-in even though I arrived late! Super nice experience.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
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! (94 reviews)
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
Barnacle Bills
86 Scarborough Street Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
The kitchen was great, it’s a lovely cottage set in beautiful gardens.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
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.
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
£91
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
£120
per adult
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
£78
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
£76
per adult
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