Kaikōura
Travel Guide
Visit Kaikōura
Where to stay in Kaikōura
South Bay
While there might not be top attractions in South Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.
Kaikoura Flat
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Kaikoura Peninsula
While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.
Sudima Kaikoura
"Great place to stay handy to town with a good 10min walk. Room was nice and bright and clean. Staff very engaging. Great to have a bar and restaurant so dont have to go out if you don't want to."
Reviewed on 2026/5/31
Kaikoura Quality Suites
"Spacious room, easy drive into town and attractions"
Reviewed on 2026/5/23
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
"I Had a good restful night. Place was clean. The only gap was the contact info on hotels.com, it had this landline but after 6.30pm no one answers the phone. Didn’t know they had a minder and it put a lot of stress. Maybe if they could divert the call from reception to the minder’s phone that would ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/29
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
"Very nice shower, comfy bed, quiet, friendly welcome at check-in even though I arrived late! Super nice experience."
Reviewed on 2026/4/15
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
Barnacle Bills
"The kitchen was great, it’s a lovely cottage set in beautiful gardens."
Reviewed on 2026/4/28
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 when you spend time 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 visit to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Kaikoura Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at 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.
