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The best attractions in Kaikōura

The best attractions in Kaikōura

Explore the very best of Kaikōura. Find the perfect things to do for every traveler.

22 attractions found.

1. Kaikoura Coast Pedal Kayak Small-Group Guided Tour - Image 1

1. Kaikoura Coast Pedal Kayak Small-Group Guided Tour1. Kaikoura Coast Pedal Kayak Small-Group Guided Tour

4.9(420)

Explore the Kaikoura coast on a hands-free kayak tour with an experienced guide

$77

per adult

2. Kaikoura Half Day Zipline Adventure - Image 2

2. Kaikoura Half Day Zipline Adventure2. Kaikoura Half Day Zipline Adventure

4.9(256)
Adventure & Outdoor ToursNatural Wonders

The South Island’s mountainous volcanic landscape makes it ideal for high-octane activities like ziplines

$114

per adult

3. Llama Trek (Taster) - Kowhai River Valley and Native Woodland Tour - Image 3

3. Llama Trek (Taster) - Kowhai River Valley and Native Woodland Tour3. Llama Trek (Taster) - Kowhai River Valley and Native Woodland Tour

4.9(74)

Enjoy a 1hr Taster Llama Trek - along the Kowhai River banks and riverbed

$77

per adult

4. Private Half-Day Wildlife-Spotting Kayak Tour, Kaikoura - Image 4

4. Private Half-Day Wildlife-Spotting Kayak Tour, Kaikoura4. Private Half-Day Wildlife-Spotting Kayak Tour, Kaikoura

4.9(44)
National & State Parks

Get up close to some of Kaikoura’s beautiful wildlife on this private 3

$229

per adult

5. Kaikoura: Whale- and Dolphin-Watching Scenic Flight - Image 5

5. Kaikoura: Whale- and Dolphin-Watching Scenic Flight5. Kaikoura: Whale- and Dolphin-Watching Scenic Flight

4.8(99)
Helicopter & Air Tours

Enjoy two unforgettable experiences combined into one exciting activity: whale watching plus a scenic flight

$144

per adult

6. Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura - Image 6

6. Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura6. Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura

4.9(46)

You’re going to love how easy it is to kayak in and around the beautiful Kaikōura Peninsula using the Hobie Mirage Drive Pedal

$79

per adult

7. Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight - Image 7

7. Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight7. Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

5.0(8)
Sightseeing ToursHelicopter & Air Tours

Enjoy a 25 minute panoramic scenic flight, with stunning scenic views of the Seaward Kaikoura ranges and a birds eye view of the Kaikoura Peninsula

$98

per adult

8. Short Kaikōura Helicopter Tour - Image 8

8. Short Kaikōura Helicopter Tour8. Short Kaikōura Helicopter Tour

5.0(7)
Helicopter & Air Tours

Take off and within minutes view the mighty sperm whales

$389

per adult

9. Kaikōura Scenic Heli-Gin Experience - Image 9

9. Kaikōura Scenic Heli-Gin Experience9. Kaikōura Scenic Heli-Gin Experience

5.0(6)
Private ToursHelicopter & Air Tours

Indulge in a truly exclusive Kaikōura helicopter tour that combines breathtaking aerial views with a premium gin tasting experience

$2490

per adult

10. Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet - Image 10

10. Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet10. Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet

5.0(1)
Day Trips & ExcursionsHelicopter & Air ToursPhotography ToursBeaches & Waterfronts

Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet – The Ultimate Helicopter & Jet Boat Shore Excursion Depart from our beachfront helipads for a scenic helicopter tour of the stunning Kaikoura Coast, soaring over dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, and turquoise waters—perfect for birds-eye views and photography

$540

per adult

11. Short Kaikōura Helicopter and ATV Quad Bike Adventure - Image 11

11. Short Kaikōura Helicopter and ATV Quad Bike Adventure11. Short Kaikōura Helicopter and ATV Quad Bike Adventure

5.0(1)
Helicopter & Air ToursAdventure & Outdoor Tours

Enjoy a two-for-one helicopter and ATV quad bike adventure on the Kaikōura coast

$562

per adult

12. Kaikoura Range Private Helicopter Flight and Picnic - Image 12

12. Kaikoura Range Private Helicopter Flight and Picnic12. Kaikoura Range Private Helicopter Flight and Picnic

5.0(1)
Helicopter & Air Tours

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to treat a loved one, this private heli-picnic is a great way to reach parts of the Kaikoura Range you’d struggle to access any other way

$234

per adult

13. Short Kaikōura Alpine Helicopter Tour - Image 13

13. Short Kaikōura Alpine Helicopter Tour13. Short Kaikōura Alpine Helicopter Tour

5.0(1)
Helicopter & Air ToursFountains & StatuesNatural Wonders

Skirt the Kaikōura Peninsula, before climbing over 8000 feet into the Seaward Kaikōura Ranges where you get to experience the vast, rugged mountain ranges and seaward views

$461

per adult

14. Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train - Image 14

14. Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train14. Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train

4.8(6)

Soak in the natural beauty of New Zealand with a full-day tour to Kaikoura from Christchurch

$292

per adult

15. Kaikoura Whale-Watching Small-Group Helicopter Flight - Image 15

15. Kaikoura Whale-Watching Small-Group Helicopter Flight15. Kaikoura Whale-Watching Small-Group Helicopter Flight

4.7(40)
Helicopter & Air Tours

Lift off on a scenic helicopter tour to view the Kaikoura coast from the air

$207

per adult

16. Short Kaikōura Whale Watch Scenic Flight - Image 16

16. Short Kaikōura Whale Watch Scenic Flight16. Short Kaikōura Whale Watch Scenic Flight

4.6(15)
Helicopter & Air Tours

Take in aerial views of the home of one of the world's largest marine mammals on this scenic helicopter flight in Kaikōura

$292

per adult

17. Kaikoura Sea Kayaking Tour - Image 17

17. Kaikoura Sea Kayaking Tour17. Kaikoura Sea Kayaking Tour

4.8(459)
Water Sports

Explore the coast of Kaikoura from a unique perspective – by kayak

$92

per adult

18. Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura - Image 18

18. Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura18. Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

4.7(81)
Water Sports

Kaikoura's Original Kayak Operator - Est 1998 Celebrating 27 years of operation! 100% guaranteed to view Fur Seals on all tours

$92

per adult

19. Kaikoura Full-Day Tour from Christchurch with Whale Cruise - Image 19

19. Kaikoura Full-Day Tour from Christchurch with Whale Cruise19. Kaikoura Full-Day Tour from Christchurch with Whale Cruise

4.2(169)

Following a hotel pickup in Christchurch, settle in for a comfortable 2

$213

per adult

20. Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat - Image 20

20. Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat20. Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

4.4(2896)
VarietyNational & State Parks

Located on the eastern shores of New Zealand’s South Island, Kaikoura is famous for the spectacular array of marine wildlife living off its shores—but to see the best of it, you have to take to the waves

$103

per adult

21. 40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura - Image 21

21. 40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura21. 40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

0.0(0)
Fountains & StatuesNatural Wonders

Experience the true beauty of Kaikoura and mountain top experience without the 4 hour hike

$222

per adult

22. Visit Kaikōura from Christchurch (small group Tour) - Image 22

22. Visit Kaikōura from Christchurch (small group Tour)22. Visit Kaikōura from Christchurch (small group Tour)

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Explore the stunning Kaikōura coast on this full-day small-group tour from Christchurch

$374

per adult

Kaikoura Half Day Zipline Adventure - Image 1

Kaikoura Half Day Zipline AdventureKaikoura Half Day Zipline Adventure

4.9(256)
Adventure & Outdoor ToursNatural Wonders

The South Island’s mountainous volcanic landscape makes it ideal for high-octane activities like ziplines

$114

per adult

Kaikoura: Whale- and Dolphin-Watching Scenic Flight - Image 2

Kaikoura: Whale- and Dolphin-Watching Scenic FlightKaikoura: Whale- and Dolphin-Watching Scenic Flight

4.8(99)
Helicopter & Air Tours

Enjoy two unforgettable experiences combined into one exciting activity: whale watching plus a scenic flight

$144

per adult

Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight - Image 3

Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane FlightKaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

5.0(8)
Sightseeing ToursHelicopter & Air Tours

Enjoy a 25 minute panoramic scenic flight, with stunning scenic views of the Seaward Kaikoura ranges and a birds eye view of the Kaikoura Peninsula

$98

per adult

Short Kaikōura Helicopter Tour - Image 4

Short Kaikōura Helicopter TourShort Kaikōura Helicopter Tour

5.0(7)
Helicopter & Air Tours

Take off and within minutes view the mighty sperm whales

$389

per adult

Kaikōura Scenic Heli-Gin Experience - Image 5

Kaikōura Scenic Heli-Gin ExperienceKaikōura Scenic Heli-Gin Experience

5.0(6)
Private ToursHelicopter & Air Tours

Indulge in a truly exclusive Kaikōura helicopter tour that combines breathtaking aerial views with a premium gin tasting experience

$2490

per adult

Short Kaikōura Alpine Helicopter Tour - Image 6

Short Kaikōura Alpine Helicopter TourShort Kaikōura Alpine Helicopter Tour

5.0(1)
Helicopter & Air ToursFountains & StatuesNatural Wonders

Skirt the Kaikōura Peninsula, before climbing over 8000 feet into the Seaward Kaikōura Ranges where you get to experience the vast, rugged mountain ranges and seaward views

$461

per adult

Short Kaikōura Helicopter and ATV Quad Bike Adventure - Image 7

Short Kaikōura Helicopter and ATV Quad Bike AdventureShort Kaikōura Helicopter and ATV Quad Bike Adventure

5.0(1)
Helicopter & Air ToursAdventure & Outdoor Tours

Enjoy a two-for-one helicopter and ATV quad bike adventure on the Kaikōura coast

$562

per adult

Kaikoura Range Private Helicopter Flight and Picnic - Image 8

Kaikoura Range Private Helicopter Flight and PicnicKaikoura Range Private Helicopter Flight and Picnic

5.0(1)
Helicopter & Air Tours

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to treat a loved one, this private heli-picnic is a great way to reach parts of the Kaikoura Range you’d struggle to access any other way

$234

per adult