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Kaikoura

2025 Kaikoura Travel Guide: Weather, Transportation, Popular Attractions, and Everything You Need (Updated 2025 2)

About Kaikoura

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Things to do in Kaikoura

What to Do

Looking for things to do in Kaikoura? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Whale Watch Kaikoura

Whale Watch Kaikoura

4.6/569 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Point Kean Viewpoint

Point Kean Viewpoint

4.7/515 Reviews
Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway

Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway

4.8/521 Reviews
"Hiking"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Kaikoura, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Kaikoura dishes and foodie spots.
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The Craypot Kitchen & Bar Kaikoura

The Craypot Kitchen & Bar Kaikoura

5.0/52 Reviews
Avg. USD13/person
"Seafood"
Coopers Catch

Coopers Catch

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. USD40/person
"Seafood"
Cods & Crayfish

Cods & Crayfish

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Avg. USD95/person
"Seafood"
Kaikoura Seafood BBQ

Kaikoura Seafood BBQ

3.0/54 Reviews
Avg. USD33/person
"Seafood"
Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar

Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar

4.5/52 Reviews
Avg. USD39/person
"Western-style"
Zephyr Restaurant, Kaikoura - Open daily from 5.30pm

Zephyr Restaurant, Kaikoura - Open daily from 5.30pm

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Avg. USD15/person
"Western-style"
Allure Cafe and Gallery

Allure Cafe and Gallery

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Avg. USD43/person
"Barbeque"
Bean Me Up

Bean Me Up

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"Coffee Shops"
Black Rabbit Pizza

Black Rabbit Pizza

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"Western-style"
Kaikoura Indian Restaurant

Kaikoura Indian Restaurant

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"Southeast Asian"
Hislops Wholefood Cafe

Hislops Wholefood Cafe

4.0/51 Reviews
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"Coffee Shops"
Café Encounter

Café Encounter

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Kaikoura Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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The scenery in New Zealand can heal all the melancholy in life.

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A Romantic Encounter in Kaikoura

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New Zealand's underrated seaside town, more worth visiting than Queenstown

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Kaikoura Family Trip: A Perfect Guide to Natural Wonders and Cultural Exploration

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The place to visit for the sea and wildlife

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Kaikoura: A Coastal Journey of Regrets and Surprises

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Whale Watch Kaikoura

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Whale watching takes luck. This time I mainly saw sperm whales, which is estimated to be a personality problem for sperm whale populations. Whales are far from particularly active, and it will be more interesting than the humpback whales seen in Brisbane before. This sea area is said to see killer whales and dolphins but did not see it that day. However, the overall cruise ship is operating in an orderly manner and everyone has seats. It is very bumpy to go to seasickness, and seasickness can be purchased at the ticket office first. Australia and New Zealand seasickness medicine is not sleepy after eating.

Point Kean Viewpoint

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The first time I saw sea lions gather at such a close distance. There are a lot of sea lions, just on the trail, generally requiring humans and sea lions to maintain a two-meter safe distance, still very lazy, lying on the rock, a little cute, a little taste.

Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway

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王海娃子
The trails are the most successful part of New Zealand's tourism resources. The extensive trails allow visitors to measure and appreciate the beauty of this paradise on earth and its rich flora and fauna.

Ohau Point Seal Colony

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铨上风满楼
Located at the gathering place of seal seals at one end of the kaikoura coastline, there will be many seals resting here. Suitable for friends of all ages to come here to see the style of seal 🦭.

Lavendyl - Kaikoura Lavender Farm

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Kaikura is a beautiful place, the sky is blue and transparent, the vast farm and green grass are perfect for vacation, as the first stop in New Zealand, you can immerse yourself in it and don’t want to return to the busy city at all.

Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)

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铨上风满楼
A good place to see dolphins in kaikoura, suitable for coming here to enjoy the taste of the sea... Dolphins will swim with the yacht, a good place to take pictures, suitable for friends of all ages.

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