Kaikoura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Kaikoura
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Where to stay in Kaikoura

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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 Point Kean Seal Colony.

South Bay
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Kaikoura Flat

While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Kaikoura Beach.

Kaikoura Flat
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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
Sudima Kaikoura
Sudima Kaikoura
4.5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is AU$196 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
AU$196
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (261 reviews)
"Hotel is really nice with an outdoor pool and short walk to restaurants and bars whilst being on the beach."

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$267 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$267
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (478 reviews)
"Lovely apartment central to everything Kaikōura has to offer. Walking distance to town. Beach across the road. Ultra comfy. Great staff."

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2025

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3 out of 5
69 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is AU$129 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$129
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (378 reviews)
"Was excellent only for the fact that my wifi kept disconnecting and the signal strength was very weak so was basically unuseable for me."

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
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.
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge, Kaikoura
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! (366 reviews)
"Very nice and clean room. Also really good shower. Loved the AC, that’s not very common in NZ. Location was perfect, quiet with an outside space and just 5 minute drive to town."

Reviewed on 18 Jan. 2025

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Blue Seas Motel
Blue Seas Motel
3.5 out of 5
222 Esplanade, Kaikoura
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula ...
9/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)
"Great to have kitchen facilities. Great view"

Reviewed on 7 Jan. 2025

Blue Seas Motel
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
5 out of 5
78 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
Stay at this 5-star luxury apartment in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"We loved this condo for our family! Very nice space and nicely decorated, great views, excellent amenities, easy parking, loved the washer/dryer in the unit, and 2 bathrooms for the 2 bedroom condo. We would stay there again for sure! Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 9 Jan. 2025

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
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.

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