Kaikoura District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with clear blue waters, rocky shorelines, and a winding road.
A coastal town with a clear view of the ocean, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.
A beach with a black sand shore, turquoise sea, and mountains in the background.
A modern glass house with a wooden deck, set against a mountainous backdrop.
A whale breaching near a boat with people on board.

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A coastal landscape with mountains in the background and a turquoise sea in the foreground.
Kaikōura
Known for Beaches, Whale watching and Dolphins
Relaxing Kaikōura is calling! Discover its natural setting, beaches, oceanfront and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Peninsula Walkway
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A river flowing through a mountainous landscape with rocky banks and dense forests.
Clarence
Explore attractions like Awatere Valley and Seaward Kaikoura Range as you discover things to see and do in Clarence.
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A coastal landscape with a winding road, green fields, and a large body of water under a cloudy sky.
Hapuku
Known for Sea, Golf and Scenery
Escape to relaxing Hapuku! Enjoy its golf, oceanfront and beer.
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Peketa
Peketa
Check out the local area in Peketa as you venture to sights like Kaikoura Golf Club.
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A small food stall named Waipapa Bay with a sign advertising healthy smoothies and cooked crays.
Waipapa Bay
Known for Mountains and Nature
Escape to Waipapa Bay! Enjoy its mountain views.
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Mangamaunu
Mangamaunu
Head to sights like Seaward Kaikoura Range as you discover the local area in Mangamaunu.
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Stay near popular Kaikoura District attractions

Peninsula Walkway

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Go wildlife spotting as you hike on a coastal route across cliff tops and down to the shoreline. See whales, seals, sea lions and much more.
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