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Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch
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Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
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Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch
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Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura
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Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
What to do in Kaikōura
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kaikoura Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kaikoura Museum during your travels in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
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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.

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

Kaikoura Peninsula
While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.