Things to do in Kaikoura District

Activities, attractions and tours

A coastal landscape with clear blue waters, rocky shorelines, and a winding road.
A coastal town with a clear view of the ocean, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.
A beach with a black sand shore, turquoise sea, and mountains in the background.
A modern glass house with a wooden deck, set against a mountainous backdrop.
A whale breaching near a boat with people on board.

Things to do

Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

P6,316
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch

Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch

P14,779
per adult
Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

P10,380
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

P12,034
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

P7,002
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

P7,741
per adult
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight
EcoZop Kaikoura dual ziplines

Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura

P7,375
per adult
Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura
Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

P5,116
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch flight

Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch

P21,817
per adult
Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch
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Peninsula Walkway

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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.
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A small food stall named Waipapa Bay with a sign advertising healthy smoothies and cooked crays.

Waipapa Bay