Kaikoura Flat
Kaikōura
Visit Kaikoura Flat
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.
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 District Museum
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.
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.
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 Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch flight
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura Helicopters Top n Tail Whale Watch flight
Top hotels in Kaikoura Flat
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Best accommodation so far on our month long trip. I could live here.
Reviewed on 20 Jan, 2026
Wacky Stays
If you have kids who would like to experience something new, loves farm animals and outdoors, this is the place. We stayed on October 24 on our last day in the south island. We were looking for something new and different and Wacky Stays delivered. It is not a brand new dwelling so please manage ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025
Te Mahuru Retreat
Beautiful property, clean, comfortable room. Loved the 24/7 hot tub access. Delicious fresh bread and home made preserves at breakfast each day and friendly staff. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 15 Jan, 2026
Sudima Kaikoura
New and clean hotel, very good room with nice soft bed. TV almost unfathomable, spent a long time trying to get anything - and I’m techie! Failed. Only one small negative, we had been looking forward to the wonderful Kaikoura sea view, but wer told that if we wanted that, it would be an additional ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan, 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Clean room, comfortable bed, wonderful staff. Couldn’t be better.
Reviewed on 23 Jan, 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
It would be great if there was a sign by the spa for user's to be considerate of others wanting to use it.
Reviewed on 22 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Flat
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.
Kaikoura Peninsula
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.
