Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide

Kaikōura

Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning

Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway

Peninsula Walkway

You can take time to visit Peninsula Walkway during your travels to Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Peninsula Walkway

Point Kean Seal Colony

Find out about the history of Kaikōura with a stop 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 trip 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 browsing the exhibits at Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kaikoura District Museum

Top hotels in Kaikoura Peninsula

The Point Bed & Breakfast

The Point Bed & Breakfast

4 out of 5
85 Fyffe Quay, Kaikoura
Stay at this 4-star B&B in Kaikōura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Peninsula Walkway and Fyffe House are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
Great B&B near seal colony
"What a fantastic B&B! A beautiful house with amazing views of the ocean! There was a little confusion about check-in I would recommend calling ahead the day before just to make sure they know you’re coming. However, Peter answered the call immediately and got us checked in. The 2 outdoor kitties ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

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The Point Bed & Breakfast
Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is 3.386.359 ₫ per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
3.386.359 ₫
3.894.313 ₫ total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (417 reviews)
"Quite new building and pleasant stay"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is 1.689.390 ₫ per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
1.689.390 ₫
1.942.814 ₫ total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (329 reviews)
"Room was smaller than we thought but served it's purpose very very well. Great location. Close to all amenities. Friendly staff. Great views of the mountains."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is 2.515.221 ₫ per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
2.515.221 ₫
2.892.504 ₫ total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (386 reviews)
Clean and spacious
"Lovely staff who included a birthday gift and card which was a nice surprise . Good view in the distance. Room overlooks gravelled vacant land then mountains. Spacious and Very clean, bed comfortable."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Mondello Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is 2.491.237 ₫ per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
2.491.237 ₫
2.864.922 ₫ total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (549 reviews)
"The owners were fantastic people. Very thoughtful of our comfort & moved us due to an issue with the apartment booked. Great spot, super clean & would definitely return. Very kind when our grandson had a minor bump - it’s amazing what a paua shell will do to fix the issue… thanks heaps"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is 1.749.126 ₫ per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
1.749.126 ₫
2.011.541 ₫ total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (417 reviews)
"Clean tidy friendly"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Peninsula

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South Bay

Though South Bay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Peninsula Walkway and Fyffe House.

South Bay
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Kaikoura Flat

While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.

Kaikoura Flat

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