Kaikoura Flat Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway

Peninsula Walkway

4.5/5(81 reviews)

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.

Peninsula Walkway

Mount Fyffe

4/5(27 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikoura. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Mount Fyffe

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

4/5(6 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park during your stay in Kaikoura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

Fyffe House

4/5(13 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Kaikoura with a trip to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe House

Point Kean Seal Colony

4.5/5(80 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kaikoura with a stop at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Point Kean Seal Colony

Kaikoura District Museum

4.5/5(27 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikoura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kaikoura District Museum

Activities

Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

AU$163
per adult
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

AU$171
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

AU$122
per adult
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura
Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

AU$122
per adult
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

AU$126
per adult
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight (Extended)

AU$180
per adult
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight (Extended)
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Our pick of the best Kaikoura Flat Hotel Deals

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge, Kaikoura
The price is AU$163 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$163
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (378 reviews)
"Wonderful units and a lovely staff. You need to drive into town, it’s in a little isolated development, buts it’s also a very short drive to get there"

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Te Mahuru Retreat
Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 out of 5
233 Schoolhouse Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is AU$209 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly B&B in Kaikoura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
"Lovely B&B with amazing views and great facilities. Jen is an excellent host and very knowledgeable."

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Te Mahuru Retreat
Kakatu Retreat - Swallows Nest, Kakatu Retreat | Swallows | Nest | Breakfast Included
Kakatu Retreat - Swallows Nest, Kakatu Retreat | Swallows | Nest | Breakfast Included
Kaikoura
The price is AU$135 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this apartment in Kaikoura. Enjoy free breakfast, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Kaikoura District ...
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
Accessible accomodation
"Great facilities"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Kakatu Retreat - Swallows Nest, Kakatu Retreat | Swallows | Nest | Breakfast Included
Wacky Stays
Wacky Stays
2.5 out of 5
12 Kowhai Ford Road, Kaikoura
The price is AU$204 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$204
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Book a stay at this eco-certified B&B in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Fyffe ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
"Our second time staying here in the covered wagon. Very glamping, extremely unusual and loads of fun"

Reviewed on 12 Jan. 2025

Wacky Stays
Kakatu Retreat - Sleepy Hollow, Kakatu Retreat | Sleep Hollow | Breakfast Included
Kakatu Retreat - Sleepy Hollow, Kakatu Retreat | Sleep Hollow | Breakfast Included
Kaikoura
The price is AU$140 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$140
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Stay at this apartment in Kaikoura. Enjoy free breakfast, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Kaikoura District ...
2/10 (1 review)
"This property did not clearly state that it was a shared kitchen and bathroom. Being in my first trimester of pregnancy with bad morning sickness, sharing a bathroom would have been unfair for everyone staying at the property. We were shocked when we arrived to realise we would be sharing one bathroom ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2025

Kakatu Retreat - Sleepy Hollow, Kakatu Retreat | Sleep Hollow | Breakfast Included
Kakatu Retreat - Family Room, Kakatu Retreat | Family Room | Breakfast Included
Kakatu Retreat - Family Room, Kakatu Retreat | Family Room | Breakfast Included
Kaikoura
The price is AU$189 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Kaikoura. Enjoy free breakfast, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Kaikoura ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
Wheelchair friendly, ovely place to stay.
"We really enjoyed the upstairs living of the property. It was modern, beautifully presented and spotless. The huge kitchen area was great. The lift was fantastic if you had a wheelchair which most places don’t cater for. We weren’t expecting to stay in a converted garage however as it didn’t mention ..."

Reviewed on 20 Oct. 2024

Kakatu Retreat - Family Room, Kakatu Retreat | Family Room | Breakfast Included
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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.

Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Flat

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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.

South Bay
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Kaikoura Peninsula

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Peninsula

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