Kaikoura Flat
Kaikōura
Visit Kaikoura Flat
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Top hotels in Kaikoura Flat
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Very nice shower, comfy bed, quiet, friendly welcome at check-in even though I arrived late! Super nice experience.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Te Mahuru Retreat
Truly an awesome place to stay. Friendly and welcoming hosts, beautiful gardens, super well equipped rooms and two superb spa pools to relax in. Also handy is the lovely Irish pub and restaurant 5 minutes walk away. I highly recommend this accommodation.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Wacky Stays
The place was great! Maybe not for everyone but perfect for anyone with kids or just looking for something a little different. We are seniors but have done a lot of camping and this was glamping at its best. We picked the yurt which had an outdoor kitchen and an external bathroom. Everything felt ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
House Truck - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura
Awesome place. Great hosts
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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Tipi / Teepee - Wacky Stays = six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura
On the website I thought it was a Tee Pee in a farm paddock. But there are multiple accommodations on the farm so not as private as I thought! The Tee Pee was old & mouldy. The single beds were not suitable for adults. Too short. Even one bed base had mould on it. I lifted up my pillow to find a ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2020
Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Flat
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 Peninsula
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.
