Nearby Places

Nearby Places of Interest to 'The Peninsula Kaikoura'

Your accommodation will be situated a short drive from the main town center, and our incredible location is convenient to some of Kaikoura’s best dining and views. Take in the surroundings on a seaside walk to the Kaikoura Peninsula Seal colony or jump on a kayak tour. Few places in the world boast such natural wonders as those offered where the mountains meet the sea in Kaikoura. The seaside settlement is the most northern district in the Canterbury region located on the East Coast of the South Island (an ideal location for both north and southbound travelers). 2.5 hours drive from Christchurch, 1.5 hours from Blenheim, and only 2 hours from Picton.

Kaikoura Waterfront

Two minutes walking distance

Only 2 mins walk from 'The Peninsula Kaikoura'.

Take a short wander around the Kaikoura seaside from ‘The Peninsula Kaikoura’. Just a 2 minute walk from the old jetty on Wakatu Quay, and with great views back over the bay. Relax and take in the beautiful scenery on offer.

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The Pier Hotel Restaurant and Bar

1 Avoca St, Kaikoura (1 min walk)

Only a 1 minute walk from The Peninsula Kaikoura (62m).

Tempt your taste buds and enjoy a variety of fresh Seafood and tender Steaks. Enjoy the magical views overlooking Ingles Bay and the Kaikoura Ranges. Friendly attentive service in a country style ambiance. Experience first hand why the Pier Hotel has been rated by locals and visitors alike as one of the best Seafood Restaurants the Kaikoura region has to offer.

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Fyffe House

62 Avoca St, Kaikoura (6 min walk)

Just a 6 minute walk from 'The Peninsula Kaikoura' (450m).

A link to Kaikoura’s past, Fyffe House is the town’s oldest surviving building and encompasses far more than a house site. A former whaling station, the house is unique because some of the foundations used whalebone in their construction, as well as in some of the original walls outside the main building. Today, visitors can take a tour of the house and get a real sense of life in 19th century Kaikoura, as well as see some current local art, inside the ad-hoc gallery in the house’s grounds.

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The Peninsula Seal Colony, Dark sky and walks

Kaikoura Peninsula Seal Colony (4 minute drive or a 20 minute walk)

The Kaikoura Peninsula is home to a large colony of New Zealand Fur seals which breed in the area between April and September. There are a variety of walks that showcase the wildlife, mountains and sea. It is also a great ‘Dark Sky’ location where you can enjoy practically unpolluted starry views. Just watch out for the seals in the dark!

A NZ Fur seal sits upon rocks at the Kaikoura Peninsula Seal Colony


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