Kaikoura Peninsula
Kaikōura





Visit Kaikoura Peninsula
Popular places to visit

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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Kaikoura Peninsula Hotel Deals

Sudima Kaikoura
The room was very comfortable with an amazing sea view. It was quiet and staff friendly. The restaurant food was average and the seafood platter not worth the money!
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Room was lovely and clean so was bathrooms,lovely weather great times
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Good location, room had everything we needed for a one night stay.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Clean facilities
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Easy check in process. Fantastic room, with great facilities and a fantastic view. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Blue Seas Motel
Spotless, great size, new bathroom and kitchen, great location right across from beach and a few minutes drive to the seal colony
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
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Other neighborhoods around Kaikoura Peninsula

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, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

