Things to do in Kaikoura District

Activities, attractions and tours

A coastal landscape with clear blue waters, rocky shorelines, and a winding road.
A coastal town with a clear view of the ocean, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.
A beach with a black sand shore, turquoise sea, and mountains in the background.
A modern glass house with a wooden deck, set against a mountainous backdrop.
A whale breaching near a boat with people on board.

Things to do

Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

€90
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

€148
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

€186
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

€105
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

€98
per adult
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

€110
per adult
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight
Kaikoura: Half-Day Wildlife Kayaking Tour

Kaikoura: Half-Day Wildlife Kayaking Tour

€80
per adult
Kaikoura: Half-Day Wildlife Kayaking Tour
Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch

Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch

€181
per adult
Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch
Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

€70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
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Peninsula Walkway

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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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