Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide

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

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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 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

4/5(3 reviews)

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

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

Top hotels in Kaikoura Peninsula

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is 3.709.752 ₫ per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
3.709.752 ₫
4.266.215 ₫ total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (490 reviews)
Lovely new facilities.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is 2.372.169 ₫ per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
2.372.169 ₫
2.728.065 ₫ total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (450 reviews)
Room was lovely and clean so was bathrooms,lovely weather great times

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is 2.683.948 ₫ per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
2.683.948 ₫
3.086.610 ₫ total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (411 reviews)
Good location, room had everything we needed for a one night stay.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 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 2.181.503 ₫ per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
2.181.503 ₫
2.552.630 ₫ total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (332 reviews)
Clean facilities

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.727.783 ₫ per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
3.727.783 ₫
4.286.958 ₫ total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their 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 2 Feb 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! (80 reviews)
Good stay but paying through Expedia even though stating discounted price yet $20 was added per night over and above quoted price!

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Peninsula

Person standing at lake with Kaikoura Seaward Range, Kaikoura South Island New Zealand

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 Point Kean Seal Colony.

South Bay
Walking around Kaikoura Peninsula, New Zealand on a beautiful Spring day.

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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