Kaikoura Peninsula

Kaikōura

Beautiful unique adorable new zealand fur seal resting on the rocks spotted in Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, Canterbury. Amazing marine mammals spotted in New Zealand
Beautiful unique adorable new zealand fur seal resting on the rocks spotted in Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, Canterbury. Amazing marine mammals spotted in New Zealand
Kaikoura waterfront walkways
If you do the peninsula walk, don't forget to walk down the stairs at Whalers bay. There are some beautiful photo opportunities and if you're lucky there will also be some seals around.
Seals up close! (of course, you use common sense and keep a respectable distance)

Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline

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.

Peninsula Walkway

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.

Point Kean Seal Colony

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.

Mount Fyffe

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.

Fyffe House

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.

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

Kaikoura District Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kaikoura District Museum

Things to do

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

P9,668
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

P6,311
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

P4,887
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

P7,348
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch flight

Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch

P17,755
per adult
Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch
Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch

Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch

P12,657
per adult
Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch
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Top hotels in Kaikoura Peninsula

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is P7,834 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
P7,834
P9,009 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (500 reviews)
Great room Omni the top floor with an excellent view of the ocean. Very clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is P5,170 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
P5,170
P5,946 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (458 reviews)
Clean room, staff friendly and helpful

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is P5,474 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
P5,474
P6,296 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (419 reviews)
friendly staff and clean room.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is P7,213 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
P7,213
P8,295 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (597 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
34 Beach Rd Kaikoura
The price is P4,483 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
P4,483
P5,246 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (337 reviews)
Lovely place to stay

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Motor Inn

3 out of 5
205 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is P6,660 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
P6,660
P7,660 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (518 reviews)
Room was ok, smelled a bit damp unfortunately

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Kaikoura Motor Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Peninsula

Person standing at lake with Kaikoura Seaward Range, Kaikoura South Island New Zealand

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.

South Bay
Walking around Kaikoura Peninsula, New Zealand on a beautiful Spring day.

Kaikoura Flat

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Flat

Kaikoura Peninsula