Title: Kaikoura Museum in Kaikōura - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Kaikoura Museum Tours and Activities

## Visit Kaikoura Museum

Activities

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## Plan a trip to see Kaikoura Museum

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### Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

Christchurch City Centre

CA $1,902

per person

Jun 10 - Jun 12

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.8/10 Excellent! (436 reviews)

Clean room, quiet and comfortable.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

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### West Fitzroy Apartments

Christchurch City Centre

CA $1,942

per person

Jun 10 - Jun 12

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.8/10 Excellent! (291 reviews)

Very clean. On the tourist tram stop.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

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### The George Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre

CA $2,062

per person

Jun 10 - Jun 12

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Christchurch (CHC)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (641 reviews)

Beautiful, comfy hotel to stay, recovering well from our long trip fatigue. Cozy and spacious room that we wanted to stay longer. Sparkling clean everywhere.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

### Tours & day trips

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### Kaikoura Day Trip including Whale Watch from Christchurch

10h

Free cancellation available

CA $527

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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### Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour

45m

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $314

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

10/10

16 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $110

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

40m

9.6/10

42 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $218

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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9h

Free cancellation available

CA $377

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kaikoura Helicopters Top n Tail Whale Watch flight

1h

10/10

4 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $532

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch

40m

10/10

2 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $401

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch

30m

10/10

3 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $286

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

3h 30m

10/10

61 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $166

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch

11h

Free cancellation available

CA $230

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Water activities

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### Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

10/10

16 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $110

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

3h

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

CA $110

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet

2h

Free cancellation available

CA $739

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

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3h

Free cancellation available

CA $127

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kaikoura: Half-Day Wildlife Kayaking Tour

3h

9.6/10

14 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $127

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kaikoura: Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour

3h

9.8/10

32 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $127

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Cruises & boat tours

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### Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

11h 30m

5.2/10

9 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $294

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet

2h

Free cancellation available

CA $739

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

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### Kaikoura: Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour

3h

9.8/10

32 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $127

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Adventure & outdoor

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### Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

3h 30m

10/10

61 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $166

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kaikoura Kayaking Adventure Small Group Tour from Christchurch

11h

Free cancellation available

CA $695

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura

3h 30m

10/10

7 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $158

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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#### Peninsula Walkway

5/5(17 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.

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#### Kaikoura District Museum

3/5(1 review)

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. 

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#### Fyffe House

3.5/5(3 reviews)

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#### Point Kean Seal Colony

5/5(9 reviews)

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. 

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#### Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park during your stay in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views. 

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#### Mount Fyffe

4.5/5(2 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. 

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Alpine View Motel

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