Find Hotels in Kaikoura, New Zealand

Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in New Zealand’s South Island, this small town is a great place to experience the ocean’s many wonders. Although the town is served by the small and domestic Kaikoura Airport, it’s easier to either take a shuttle service or drive into the town. The road to Kaikoura is a very scenic highway and quite easy to navigate, so the drive alone can be quite an enjoyable experience.

By far, the most popular attractions of Kaikoura are tied to the ocean. From surfing to whale watching, this is truly the perfect place for marine-life enthusiasts as well as those who enjoy adventure sports. Most hotels in Kaikoura see a large number of tourists who arrive looking for exactly these activities, so they can help their guests arrange tours such as Dolphin Encounter and Whale Watch Kaikoura, along with many others. The town has many options for guided wilderness walks that lead to one of the many nature reserves, complete with access to wildlife and even camping opportunities.

With so many natural attractions from which to pick, there really is something for almost everyone to love about Kaikoura. The interactive map on this page is a great place to start exploring where the rest of the hotels and attractions surrounding Kaikoura are located.