Kaikoura Flat Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Activities

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura
Our pick of the best Kaikoura Flat Hotel Deals

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Beautiful room
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Te Mahuru Retreat
Te Mahuru Tetreat is a jewel in Kaikoura’s crown. A perfect location, easy to get to and not far out of Kaikōura itself. The accommodation provides a high standard of facilities and is immaculate. It provided everything we need for our stay and the use of the hot tub and do some star gazing is phenomenal ...
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Wacky Stays
Pet friendly
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

LargeExecutive House
Great property! Communication with host was great. Just a few small issues with the house
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura
Was a cozy stay for a chilly night! Great hosts with clear communication, was exactly as stated! Would stay at wacky stays again for sure. Nice clean and comfortable facilities.
Reviewed on 2 June 2025

COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura
A fantastic wee spot just moments outside Kaikoura. The wagon is truely sensational to stay in with incredible views over Mt Fyffe. We really enjoyed feeding the animals with our 23 month old son.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2022
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.
