What to do in Kaikoura

Activities, attractions and tours
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Kaikoura
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Kaikoura Tourist Attractions & Activities

Next stop: Kaikoura! You're ready to chart a course in a new direction. Constantly seeking unique ways to get inspired and have an eye-opening adventure, you're eager to discover an exciting travel spot like a pro. Book your activities today, and all you'll have left to do is count the days until your holiday and start daydreaming, because Expedia Australia makes it a breeze to book lots of things to do.

  • Book your favourite tours on Expedia Australia for significant savings, and you'll still have enough cash for a dream hotel or upscale dinner while you're travelling. The things to do in Kaikoura are not only topnotch, but they won't bust your budget. We have 29 things to do here, and you can reserve them starting at just AU$123.
  • Kaikoura is popular among thrillseekers like you. In fact, a good percentage of travellers give the city's hotels fantastic reviews and have been visiting to learn about local culture and participate in the best activities. The top things to do can grab the interest of even seasoned travellers, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our inventory includes an impressive array of culture and thrills. From epicurean adventures to trips in the great outdoors, there are plenty of opportunities at your fingertips when you read through the finest tours and excursions here at Expedia Australia.

Our activities are the ideal way to organise your trip. You'll want a game plan to make the most of a trip to Kaikoura, especially when you intend to schedule in a lot of exciting activities. And we know you don't want to hunker down in your hotel room you're excited to get out and have an adventure. You're thrilled to sign up for the most essential activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighbourhoods is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Book professional city tours on Expedia Australia, and you don't need a map.


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Most fun & popular experiences in Kaikoura

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What to do in Kaikoura


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Explore areas of 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 Fyffe House.

South Bay
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Kaikoura Flat

While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe 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

 

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