Hapuku Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A panoramic photo of Hapuku river delta on the Pacific shore on the South Island of New Zealand under moody sky
A panoramic photo of Hapuku river delta on the Pacific shore on the South Island of New Zealand under moody sky

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Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

5 out of 5
1 Station Rd Hapuku Canterbury
The price is AU$1,533 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$1,533
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Hapuku. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Kaikoura Beach is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
The staff were exemplary and the food was great!

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Koura Bay Resort

Koura Bay Resort

3.5 out of 5
75 Koura Bay Dr Hapuku Canterbury
The price is AU$162 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$162
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Hapuku. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Popular attractions Kaikoura Beach and Mount Fyffe are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (99 reviews)
great room, great views very quiet location, only 10min drive from town

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Koura Bay Resort
Kanuka Terrace - Luxury Strawbale House

Kanuka Terrace - Luxury Strawbale House

Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is AU$755 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$755
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Hapuku. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Kaikoura Beach and Mount Fyffe are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Amazing home and wonderful stay. This was perfect for our family trip. What a beautiful house to stay in during our time in Kaikoura. The host was also great. 10/10 would recommend.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Kanuka Terrace - Luxury Strawbale House
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.
Kanuka Terrace - Luxury Strawbale House

Kanuka Terrace - Luxury Strawbale House

Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Hapuku. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Kaikoura Beach and Mount Fyffe are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Amazing home and wonderful stay. This was perfect for our family trip. What a beautiful house to stay in during our time in Kaikoura. The host was also great. 10/10 would recommend.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Kanuka Terrace - Luxury Strawbale House
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! (90 reviews)
The facilities were well kept. You're parking spot was right in front of your room. The only gripe is the town does not have enough parking spaces and you have to use a paid lot.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Blue Seas Motel
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

5 out of 5
78 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this luxury apartment in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Our apartment was so neat and spotlessly clean. It had a very comfortable bed and everything we could need but it was quite dated and definitely not “luxury”.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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.

Reviews of Hapuku

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Top destination
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Quiet but convenient, from SH1 and Kaikoura