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Top things to do in Kaikoura
Whale Watch Cruise in Kaikoura
3-5 hrs
Free cancellation
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From
₱ 6,560
Wildlife Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura
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Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
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₱ 5,851
Kaikoura Small Group Whale Watch from Christchurch Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₱ 13,475
Christchurch Kaikoura Whale Watching or Fishing Experience
English guided
Free cancellation
From
₱ 15,343
Seal Pedal Kayak Tour in Kaikoura
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English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₱ 5,142
Kaikoura Wings Over Whales
English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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From
₱ 8,865
Kaikoura Zip-line Experience
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Free cancellation
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₱ 7,057
Coastal Wildlife Adventure with Fur Seal Observation Tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₱ 6,915
Christchurch Kaikoura Whale Watch Small Group Day Tour
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₱ 48,131
Sunset Kayak Experience with Seal Sighting in Kaikoura
English guided
Evening departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₱ 5,142
Hotels in Kaikoura
Sudima Kaikoura
Instant confirmation
From
₱ 5,384.1
Alpine View Motel
Instant confirmation
₱ 4,282.5
Kaikoura Quality Suites
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From
₱ 4,871.0
Mondello Kaikoura
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From
₱ 4,336.2
Lemon Tree Lodge
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From
₱ 13,400.7
Koura Bay Resort
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From
₱ 6,030.6
Glenburn Coastal Retreat
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From
₱ 17,957.3
Willowbank Motel
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From
₱ 7,436.1
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
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From
₱ 7,221.1
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
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From
₱ 5,690.4
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
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₱ 10,792.3
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
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From
₱ 10,610.7
Reviews of Kaikoura activities
Zaira ***
2026-04-13 06:53:18
Booked Sudima Kaikōura via Klook and really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is new, clean, and located right by the beach with stunning ocean and mountain views—definitely a highlight. 
Rooms were spacious, modern, and comfortable, and it’s just a short walk to town which makes it very convenient. 
overall a great option if you’re staying in Kaikōura.
Chung *******
2026-04-22 14:08:58
The basic accommodation was okay; it didn't have many amenities and was a bit old. There was a strong smell of cleaning products, so we had to open the windows to air it out, but overall it was clean. The location is excellent, just a two-minute drive to a street with many restaurants.
Klook客路用户
2026-06-04 09:04:07
Our driver and guide, Joseph, was very professional and responsible, and even took us to explore some extra views. We were so lucky to have clear weather today and saw sperm whales, dolphins, and seals!
Klook 用戶
2026-07-24 10:42:01
The whale watching activity was canceled due to bad weather, but the tour guide seemed inexperienced and unable to arrange and execute a backup plan in a timely manner. When we stopped along the way, they also didn't announce the meeting time. Luckily, the group members were quite good and didn't cause any delays. The guide did provide some brief commentary along the way, and there was someone in our group who didn't understand Chinese, but the guide hardly used English to accommodate them.
Klook用戶
2026-05-30 12:32:27
Our tour guide was incredibly enthusiastic, taking us to Tongue Point, a spot very close to the sea lions. The itinerary was well-planned, and even though the road conditions weren't the smoothest, we felt completely at ease with our guide. You definitely shouldn't miss this!
Ai ********
2026-04-10 19:30:32
It was a choppy ride with gale warning and high chance of sea sickness. Thankful that the ride proceeded and we got to see marama and tiaki whales and a school of dusky dolphins and fur seals
Klook客路用户
2026-09-15 04:28:36
There were only three of us that day, so it turned into a private tour. We saw plenty of seals, but dolphins require a bit of luck! We were incredibly lucky and encountered four dolphins swimming around us for a long time. We also owe it to our experienced guide, who spotted the dolphins immediately. When we got close, he even tapped the boat with his finger, making a sound similar to a dolphin's call to attract them. It was truly a worthwhile trip.
Kaikoura at a glance
Quick facts about Kaikoura
Local weather
℉℃ General info
Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1PHP = 0.03NZD
Official languages
English
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Flight time
11 hours
When departing from Singapore
What to know before visiting Kaikoura
Quick snapshot of Kaikoura’s main draws
Kaikoura is a coastal town best known for outdoor and nature-based experiences, with outdoor & sports activities and guided tours making up most bookings. Demand varies through the year, with clear high and low seasons that give the town a distinct annual rhythm.
Best times to visit and how prices move
Klook booking data shows November as the busiest month and March as the quietest, with demand building into a pronounced November peak. Prices on Klook are relatively stable across the year: July is typically the priciest month while November often offers the lowest typical prices. If you want smaller crowds and generally lower costs, aim for March or other trough months; if you prefer the liveliest atmosphere, visit in November when demand peaks.
Tips for travellers from Singapore
Most travellers from Singapore typically book about 30 days in advance, with last-minute bookings still common up to around two weeks out and early planners booking a couple of months ahead. For flexible trips you can often book activities a few days before travel, but for peak-month travel (November) consider locking in key outdoor activities earlier to secure space.
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