Stays · Destination Guide
Cold-water kelp forests and canyon-fed wildlife on New Zealand's whale coast
Accommodation listings are not available for this destination yet. Use the local planning notes to choose your base.
Most international travelers fly into Christchurch (CHC) and continue north to Kaikoura by road, bus, or scenic rail.
Kaikoura also fits well as a stop between Christchurch and Marlborough (Blenheim, Picton) if you are doing a South Island coastal loop.
Kaikoura township is compact and walkable, but having a car makes it easier to access viewpoints and choose safer bays when swell is up.