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 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

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

Things to do

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

￥19,009
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

￥25,012
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

￥15,917
per adult
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

￥16,325
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
EcoZop Kaikoura dual ziplines

Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura

￥18,099
per adult
Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura
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Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

￥12,642
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
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Kaikoura Peninsula Hotel Deals

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ￥21,192 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
￥21,192
￥24,371 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! (491 reviews)
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

Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ￥11,138 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
￥11,138
￥12,809 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (449 reviews)
Room was lovely and clean so was bathrooms,lovely weather great times

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ￥17,886 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
￥17,886
￥20,569 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
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! (410 reviews)
Good location, room had everything we needed for a one night stay.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
34 Beach Rd Kaikoura
The price is ￥13,084 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
￥13,084
￥15,310 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (332 reviews)
Clean facilities

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ￥20,792 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
￥20,792
￥24,146 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
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! (594 reviews)
Easy check in process. Fantastic room, with great facilities and a fantastic view. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel

3.5 out of 5
222 Esplanade Kaikoura
Stay at this aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway ...
9/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews)
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

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