Kaikoura Flat Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway

Peninsula Walkway

4.5/5(81 reviews)

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.

Peninsula Walkway

Mount Fyffe

4/5(27 reviews)

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

4/5(6 reviews)

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

Point Kean Seal Colony

4.5/5(80 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

Fyffe House

4/5(13 reviews)

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

Kaikoura District Museum

4.5/5(27 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

Activities

Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

AU$162
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour

Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour

AU$356
per adult
Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour
Jumping dolphins in Kaikoura dolphin swimming tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura

AU$369
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

AU$122
per adult
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight (Extended)

AU$224
per adult
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight (Extended)
Kaikoura Helicopters and Glenstrae Farm 4 Wheel Adventures. Kaikoura New Zealand

Kaikoura Helicopters ATV Adventure

AU$848
per adult
Kaikoura Helicopters ATV Adventure
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Our pick of the best Kaikoura Flat Hotel Deals

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge, Kaikoura
The price is AU$169 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$169
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (401 reviews)
"Loved the location which was outside of the town. Super clean and beautiful layout. Very homely with gas fire in the lounge. Host was lovely - overall would highly recommend and would stay again."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat

3.5 out of 5
233 Schoolhouse Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$166 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$166
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly B&B in Kaikōura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
"Te Mahuru Tetreat is a jewel in Kaikoura’s crown. A perfect location, easy to get to and not far out of Kaikōura itself. The accommodation provides a high standard of facilities and is immaculate. It provided everything we need for our stay and the use of the hot tub and do some star gazing is phenomenal ..."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Te Mahuru Retreat
Wacky Stays

Wacky Stays

2.5 out of 5
12 Kowhai Ford Road, Kaikoura
The price is AU$202 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$202
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified B&B in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Fyffe ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (77 reviews)
"Great experience especially for kids, but a bit pricy"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Wacky Stays
LargeExecutive House

LargeExecutive House

Kaikoura
The price is AU$441 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$441
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Kaikoura District ...
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"Great place to relax with family."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

LargeExecutive House
Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura

Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura

Kaikoura Township
The price is AU$336 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$336
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly B&B in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Fyffe View ...
9/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
Night in a Yurt
"Was a cozy stay for a chilly night! Great hosts with clear communication, was exactly as stated! Would stay at wacky stays again for sure. Nice clean and comfortable facilities."

Reviewed on 2 June 2025

Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura
COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura

COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura

Kaikoura Township
The price is AU$429 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$429
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Fabulous and Unique
"A fantastic wee spot just moments outside Kaikoura. The wagon is truely sensational to stay in with incredible views over Mt Fyffe. We really enjoyed feeding the animals with our 23 month old son."

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2022

COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Flat

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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 Fyffe House.

South Bay
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Kaikoura Peninsula

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Peninsula

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