Kaikoura

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Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Kaikoura featuring an aircraft and tranquil scenes
Photo provided by Brent Manning

Where to stay in Kaikoura

Small but beautiful town. Tons to do. Sadly my seal encounter got cancelled due to weather, but my dolphin encounter was the best thing I've ever done in my entire life. And I heard the whale watching was also phenomenal. When I get back to NZ

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
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Kaikoura Flat

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Flat
Peninsula Walkway showing tranquil scenes

Kaikoura Peninsula

While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.

Kaikoura Peninsula
Sudima Kaikoura
Sudima Kaikoura
4.5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is NT$3,522 per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
NT$3,522
NT$4,051 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 24 - Jan 25
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (261 reviews)
"Hotel is really nice with an outdoor pool and short walk to restaurants and bars whilst being on the beach."

Reviewed on 2025/1/19

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$5,278 per night from Feb 14 to Feb 15
NT$5,278
NT$6,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 14 - Feb 15
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (478 reviews)
"Lovely apartment central to everything Kaikōura has to offer. Walking distance to town. Beach across the road. Ultra comfy. Great staff."

Reviewed on 2025/1/16

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3 out of 5
69 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is NT$1,975 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
NT$1,975
NT$2,272 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (377 reviews)
"Was excellent only for the fact that my wifi kept disconnecting and the signal strength was very weak so was basically unuseable for me."

Reviewed on 2025/1/2

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge, Kaikoura
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (366 reviews)
"Very nice and clean room. Also really good shower. Loved the AC, that’s not very common in NZ. Location was perfect, quiet with an outside space and just 5 minute drive to town."

Reviewed on 2025/1/18

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Blue Seas Motel
Blue Seas Motel
3.5 out of 5
222 Esplanade, Kaikoura
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula ...
9/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)
"Great to have kitchen facilities. Great view"

Reviewed on 2025/1/7

Blue Seas Motel
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
5 out of 5
78 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
Stay at this 5-star luxury apartment in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"We loved this condo for our family! Very nice space and nicely decorated, great views, excellent amenities, easy parking, loved the washer/dryer in the unit, and 2 bathrooms for the 2 bedroom condo. We would stay there again for sure! Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 2025/1/9

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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