Kaikoura Peninsula

Kaikōura

Beautiful unique adorable new zealand fur seal resting on the rocks spotted in Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, Canterbury. Amazing marine mammals spotted in New Zealand
Beautiful unique adorable new zealand fur seal resting on the rocks spotted in Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, Canterbury. Amazing marine mammals spotted in New Zealand
Kaikoura waterfront walkways
If you do the peninsula walk, don't forget to walk down the stairs at Whalers bay. There are some beautiful photo opportunities and if you're lucky there will also be some seals around.
Seals up close! (of course, you use common sense and keep a respectable distance)

Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline

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.

Peninsula Walkway

Point Kean Seal Colony

Find out about the history of Kaikōura when you spend time at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Point Kean Seal Colony

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.

Mount Fyffe

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.

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

Kaikoura District Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kaikoura District Museum

Fyffe House

You can learn about the history of Kaikōura with a visit to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe House

Kaikoura Peninsula Hotel Deals

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ₩197,806 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
₩197,806
₩227,477 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (497 reviews)
Very comfortable room, great pool for swimming laps this morning, perfect temperature

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ₩134,038 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
₩134,038
₩154,148 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (450 reviews)
Great compact accommodation

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ₩151,654 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
₩151,654
₩174,406 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (415 reviews)
friendly staff and clean room.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
34 Beach Rd Kaikoura
The price is ₩123,264 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
₩123,264
₩144,235 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (332 reviews)
Clean facilities

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ₩208,336 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
₩208,336
₩239,588 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (596 reviews)
Clean apartment, comfortable room and spacious living area. Was great having a washing machine too! Friendly helpful staff only suggestion would be a mirror in the bedroom.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Motor Inn

3 out of 5
205 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ₩167,739 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
₩167,739
₩192,905 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (518 reviews)
Great value

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Kaikoura Motor Inn
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Other neighborhoods around Kaikoura Peninsula

Person standing at lake with Kaikoura Seaward Range, Kaikoura South Island New Zealand

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
Walking around Kaikoura Peninsula, New Zealand on a beautiful Spring day.

Kaikoura Flat

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

Kaikoura Flat

Kaikoura Peninsula