A day out in Kaikōura
Kaikōura is in Canterbury, New Zealand. Hopalong knows 4 things to do and 2 places to eat here, plus day trips to Ohau Point. Prices are approximate adult prices in NZ$.
Top things to do in Kaikōura
Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway
Free · Point Kean · about 150 min
A clifftop and shore walk around the peninsula.
Kaikōura Esplanade
Free · Town · about 45 min
A seafront path with snowy mountains behind the town.
Point Kean seal colony
Free · Point Kean · about 30 min
Fur seals lazing on the rocks. Stay 20 m away.
Mt Fyffe track
Free · Mt Fyffe · about 300 min
A steep climb with huge views of the coast.
Free things to do in Kaikōura
- Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway (Point Kean): A clifftop and shore walk around the peninsula.
- Point Kean seal colony (Point Kean): Fur seals lazing on the rocks. Stay 20 m away.
- Kaikōura Esplanade (Town): A seafront path with snowy mountains behind the town.
- Mt Fyffe track (Mt Fyffe): A steep climb with huge views of the coast.
Where to eat
- Café breakfast or lunch on West End (Town, around NZ$22): Cafés on the main street.
- Seafood by the coast (Town, around NZ$40): Kaikōura is known for crayfish; seaside stalls and cafés serve it.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- Kaikōura Esplanade · step-free · pram-friendly
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Day trips from Kaikōura
Ohau Point
- Ohau Point lookout (Free): A roadside seal colony on the coast north of town.
Typical weather in Kaikōura
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 20°C | 6 |
| April | 8°C | 16°C | 7 |
| July | 3°C | 12°C | 7 |
| October | 8°C | 16°C | 7 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.