Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide
Kaikōura
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 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 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 Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kaikoura Museum during your travels in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Top hotels in Kaikoura Peninsula
The Point Bed & Breakfast
The home owner wasn’t there to meet us or to say goodbye. The property definitely doesn’t qualify as luxury as listed in description but rather an old house that hasn’t seen improvements in furnishings, plumbing or decor. We stayed in the room next to the owners private bedroom and bathroom as opposed ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Sudima Kaikoura
Very good modern decor. Minor problems, no bed lighting, on in ceiling which was too bright. Lack of hoots in bath room. Otherwise very hood.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Very clean and tidy room and facilities. Comfortable bed. Good shower pressure. Allocated parking but ours was a bit tight for a larger vehicle. On a busy road but don't hear any traffic noise. Lovely outlook.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Clean, spacious room with modern facilities. Helpful and friendly staff. 10min stroll to shops and restaurants. 8-10 mins drive from supermarket.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Alpine View Motel
Clean and tidy also right on the beach
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Perfect location if you’re doing an early dolphin or albatross tour—literally right across the street, so you can just walk over in minutes. Super convenient and stress-free for early starts. Great choice if wildlife tours are your priority.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Peninsula
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.
Kaikoura Flat
While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.
