Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kaikoura Peninsula
Popular places to visit
Peninsula Walkway
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kaikoura District Museum
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.
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.
Activities
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Our pick of the best Kaikoura Peninsula Hotel Deals
Sudima Kaikoura
Very nice
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
The whirlpool was fine, as were the showers and toilets; the kitchen was poorly equipped.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Very clean room, friendly staff and great location. We will be back !!
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Great apartment with off street parking, close to the town centre and playgrounds for the kids. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Alpine View Motel
Clean and tidy also right on the beach
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Bathroom had no window and poor ventilation, so smelled a damp
Reviewed on 6 Apr 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 Kaikoura Beach and Mount Fyffe.
