Kaikōura
Travel 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 Fyffe House.
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
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
Blue Seas Motel
Spotless, great size, new bathroom and kitchen, great location right across from beach and a few minutes drive to the seal colony
Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Best accommodation so far on our month long trip. I could live here.
Reviewed on 20 Jan, 2026
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
Beautiful ocean and bay views. location is close to several restaurants all walkable!
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026
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
