Title: Visit Kaikoura Peninsula: Best of Kaikoura Peninsula, Kaikōura Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Kaikoura Peninsula](https://expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Peninsula-Kaikoura-Hotels.0-n693050288060006400-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kaikōura](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Kaikoura.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kaikoura Peninsula Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kaikoura-Peninsula.d693050288060006400.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kaikoura Peninsula Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Peninsula.d693050288060006400.Destination-Travel-Guides) # 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693050288060006400/75e8d9f0-38ac-4fc8-b0ff-775832bafb19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful unique adorable new zealand fur seal resting on the rocks spotted in Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, Canterbury. Amazing marine mammals spotted in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693050288060006400/75e8d9f0-38ac-4fc8-b0ff-775832bafb19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kaikoura waterfront walkways](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048104/f409e098-8fb4-44a5-a674-8e2a29af3b3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048104/334e09f5-911b-4768-b25b-3e9b1f972c68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Seals up close! (of course, you use common sense and keep a respectable distance) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048104/31973683-84b0-4869-930c-3ad6415b73ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kaikoura Peninsula Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kaikōura travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Kaikura.dx6048104) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Peninsula Walkway featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610371/d71eb8e8-9026-4bc1-9a2b-dbc49b31c449.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Peninsula-Walkway-Kaikoura-Peninsula.d553248621532610371.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Point-Kean-Seal-Colony-Kaikoura-Peninsula.d553248621526967047.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Fyffe-Kaikoura-Flat.d6112878.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Fyffe-House-Kaikoura.d6112876.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Fyffe-View-Ranch-Adventure-Park-Kaikoura-Flat.d553248621532610370.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Kaikoura-District-Museum-Kaikoura.d553248621526967048.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47304136/d80569b3-06a1-44be-8dfa-b2d0f99a2285.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip CA $164 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kaikoura-zipline-and-native-forest-adventure-trip.a47304136.activity-details) ![Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45004857/fed8fe75-be8d-4ac6-803d-2cfc4080fa51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes) CA $227 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kaikoura-whale-watching-scenic-flight-40-minutes.a45004857.activity-details) ![Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47855380/cc38844d-ac73-48f8-a1ac-b113e5f4c299.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour CA $115 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kaikoura-seal-watching-pedal-kayak-tour.a47855380.activity-details) ![EcoZop Kaikoura dual ziplines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47420345/7863a483-0509-4b24-a7bc-f0ff481b0f59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura CA $164 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-zipline-adventure-in-kaikoura.a47420345.activity-details) ![Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45677293/db3e8851-2cf0-4284-9003-a2209f85b3e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight CA $144 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kaikoura-coastal-and-alpine-scenic-airplane-flight.a45677293.activity-details) ![Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49191379/8842d54c-7c58-4e6a-b906-f385c894db95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura CA $111 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-seal-kayaking-and-wildlife-tour-in-kaikoura.a49191379.activity-details) [See all activities in Kaikōura](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Kaikoura.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Kaikoura Peninsula Hotel Deals ![Sudima Kaikoura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/1eddfa61_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sudima Kaikoura Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury CA $183 CA $211 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. 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