Title: Visit Kaikōura: Best of Kaikōura Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Kaikōura](https://expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Hotels.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Kaikōura](https://expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Vacation-Rentals.d6048104.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Kaikōura](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Kaikoura.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kaikōura Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kaikoura.d6048104.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kaikōura Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Kaikoura.d6048104.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kaikōura ## Travel Guide ![Photo provided by Brent Manning](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/337000/337457-Canterbury.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Brent Manning](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/337000/337457-Canterbury.jpg) ![Photo provided by Brent Manning](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/337000/337495-Kaikoura-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Brent Manning](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/337000/337495-Kaikoura-And-Vicinity.jpg) ![Photo provided by Brent Manning](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/337000/337497-Kaikoura-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Brent Manning](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/337000/337497-Kaikoura-And-Vicinity.jpg) ![Kaikōura](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/337000/337461-Canterbury.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by Brent Manning](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/337000/337485-Kaikoura-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Brent Manning](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/337000/337485-Kaikoura-And-Vicinity.jpg) ## Visit Kaikōura Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Kaikōura ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cb4469c022c189b7ab5ce09c40c9699f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Fyffe House. [](https://expedia.ca/Kaikoura-South-Bay.dx553248635975863478) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kaikoura Flat If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Kaikoura-Flat.dx693050283542646784) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/337000/337492-Kaikoura-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kaikoura Peninsula While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony. 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(402 reviews) "Great" Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Hotels-The-Fairways-At-Ocean-Ridge.h3595435.Hotel-Information) ![Blue Seas Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624000/9623937/32bac902_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blue Seas Motel 222 Esplanade, Kaikoura Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula ... 9/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews) "Beautiful view from the hotel to the sea. Lovely way to have a coffee and quiet start to day. Great stop on way through and easy for whole family." 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See whales, seals, sea lions and much more. [](https://expedia.ca/Peninsula-Walkway-Kaikoura-Peninsula.d553248621532610371.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) #### 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) #### 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. 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