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Whale Watch Cruise in Kaikoura
Outdoor & sports activities • Kaikoura

Whale Watch Cruise in Kaikoura

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English guided
3-5 hrs
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★ 4.5 (332) • 10K+ booked
HK$ 787
Wildlife Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura
Tours • Kaikoura

Wildlife Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura

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★ 4.8 (42) • 1K+ booked
From HK$ 719
Kaikoura Wings Over Whales
Tours • Kaikoura

Kaikoura Wings Over Whales

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Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.6 (18) • 400+ booked
From HK$ 1,124
Seal Pedal Kayak Tour in Kaikoura
Tours • Kaikoura

Seal Pedal Kayak Tour in Kaikoura

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★ 4.0 (4) • 200+ booked
HK$ 625
Kaikoura Zip-line Experience
Outdoor & sports activities • Kaikoura

Kaikoura Zip-line Experience

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★ 5.0 (4) • 100+ booked
HK$ 895
Coastal Wildlife Adventure with Fur Seal Observation Tour
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Coastal Wildlife Adventure with Fur Seal Observation Tour

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★ 4.9 (8) • 50+ booked
HK$ 877

Hotels in Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Hotels • Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

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★ 4.6 (274)
From HK$ 803.7
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Hotels • Kaikoura

Kaikoura Quality Suites

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★ 4.5 (257)
From HK$ 722.1
Mondello Kaikoura
Hotels • Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

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★ 4.7 (331)
From HK$ 846.1
Glenburn Coastal Retreat
Hotels • Kaikoura

Glenburn Coastal Retreat

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★ 5.0 (51)
From HK$ 2,305.4
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Hotels • Kaikoura

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

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★ 5.0 (4)
From HK$ 7,815.0
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Hotels • Kaikoura

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

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★ 4.5 (587)
From HK$ 1,003.9
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Hotels • Kaikoura

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

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★ 4.3 (382)
From HK$ 425.3
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Hotels • Kaikoura

Kaikoura Motor Inn

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★ 4.2 (467)
From HK$ 679.1
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
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Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

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★ 4.8 (34)
From HK$ 2,025.2
Alpine View Motel
Hotels • Kaikoura

Alpine View Motel

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★ 4.2 (507)
From HK$ 695.2
Kaikoura Beach Motel
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Kaikoura Beach Motel

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★ 4.3 (304)
From HK$ 674.3
Bay Cottages
Hotels • Kaikoura

Bay Cottages

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★ 4.4 (103)
From HK$ 756.6

Reviews of Kaikoura activities

Jin ***************
2025-11-26 12:51:14
Fantastic 5.0
Sizable room, beach towel can be requested, note the office hours. There is a shared laundry room with washer and dryer. There is a shared room with microwave.
클룩 회원
2025-11-23 08:58:15
Fantastic 5.0
People usually go to Kaikoura for sea, dolphin watching swims, and various activities. Mondello Kaikoura is very friendly. The accommodation is also very close to the amenities. And although it's not 100%, if you request a late check-out in advance, they will do it for free depending on the situation~ The room condition is also good and they are very friendly. It's perfect for dolphin watching swims and late check-out!! You can wash up and leave comfortably!
CHIU *********
2025-11-17 02:50:01
Fantastic 5.0
highly recommended!!!! the coach was very friendly and caring, also suitable for first-time player!!
Thomas ****
2025-07-06 10:20:40
Fantastic 5.0
What an awesome experience, way more than we bargained for. Our guide Natalie was awesome, keeping us informed and entertained throughout. Seeing the seals (there would have been more than a 100) in their natural setting of rugged coast was such a treat. We also had other highlights such as the short walk through the native Otari Wilton , the spectacular scenery (we could even see the South Island). Thanks this was a most memorable experience.
Klook User
2025-06-22 12:26:18
Fantastic 5.0
we managed to see 4-5 whales so that’s really good. however, if you are prone to sea sickness - I wouldn’t recommend as sea can be quite rough
kevin ***
2025-11-20 12:18:41
Fantastic 5.0
the 2 guides were chatty and friendly. we had a great time there. do note that there were some steep paths to walk so do bring water and wear proper hiking shoes.

Quick facts about Kaikoura

Local weather

  • DEC - FEB
    21°13°

    Summer

  • MAR - MAY
    17°10°

    Fall

  • JUN - AUG
    12°

    Winter

  • SEP - NOV
    17°

    Spring

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1HKD = 0.22NZD

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