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Kaikoura Region

Squeezed between two giants, a dramatic point where the Southern Alps and Pacific Ocean meet.

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Whale Watch Kaikoura

Whale Watch is a multiple national and international award winning New Zealand nature-based Tourism Company owned and operated by the indigenous Ngāti Kuri people of Kaikōura, a Māori sub-tribe of the South Island's larger Ngāi Tahu Tribe.

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Petrol Stations

BP 2go Kaikoura

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West End Carpark, Kaikoura

Overnight Campervan Parking

West End Carpark, Kaikoura

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Local Council Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council.
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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Mount / Mt Fyffe Walk

Superb views over the Kaikoura Plain and Peninsula reward those who climb on Mt Fyffe.

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Track Difficulty	Hard walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk
Track Duration	8+ hours (incl overnight) Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point. 8 hours return	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point. 8 hours return
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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Alpine Pacific Holiday Park

Kaikoura

Alpine Pacific Holiday Park

Kaikoura

Where the mountains meet the sea!

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Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium Camping (NZ$21 to 30) Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium Camping (NZ$21 to 30) Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Kiwi Holiday Park Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Kiwi Holiday Park This holiday park is a member of the Kiwi Holiday Parks group.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Kiwi Holiday Park This holiday park is a member of the Kiwi Holiday Parks group.

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Kaikoura TOP 10 sites with stunning mountain views

Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura Top 10 extends a warm welcome to this maritime wonderland.

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Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium Camping (NZ$21 to 30) Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium Camping (NZ$21 to 30) Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Campsite Managing Organisation	TOP 10 Holiday Park Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? TOP 10 Holiday Park This holiday park is a member of the TOP 10 Holiday Parks group. TOP 10 Holiday Parks have, for over 35 years, set the standard for New Zealand Holiday Parks, so you can be assured of great value for money and beautiful clean facilities.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? TOP 10 Holiday Park This holiday park is a member of the TOP 10 Holiday Parks group. TOP 10 Holiday Parks have, for over 35 years, set the standard for New Zealand Holiday Parks, so you can be assured of great value for money and beautiful clean facilities.

201 Reviews

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Snow and Ice

Mount / Mt Lyford Alpine Resort

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Salt Water Fishing

Top Catch Fishing Charters

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Fyffe-Palmer Track

1 hr 45 mins return

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Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk
Track Duration	1 to 2 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours 1 hour 45 minutes return	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours 1 hour 45 minutes return
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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Kaikoura Farmers Market

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Locally Produced	60%+ locally sourced Locally Produced How locally produced are the products? 60%+ locally sourced More than 60% of food and drink is locally sourced or produced.	Locally Produced How locally produced are the products? 60%+ locally sourced More than 60% of food and drink is locally sourced or produced.

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Lobster Inn

Motor Lodge and Campground

Lobster Inn

Motor Lodge and Campground

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Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium Camping (NZ$21 to 30) Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium Camping (NZ$21 to 30) Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.

13 Reviews

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Basic Camping

Omihi Reserve Campsite

South Kaikoura

Omihi Reserve Campsite

South Kaikoura

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Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.

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Basic Camping

Paia Point Campground

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Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20) Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. $11-$12 PP, per night.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20) Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. $11-$12 PP, per night.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.

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Basic Camping

Puhi Puhi Camping

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Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Cheviot Community Library

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Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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Cycling

Dusky Lodge Bike Hire

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The Kaikoura Coast Track

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Museums and Galleries

Kaikoura Museum

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Dump Station

Kaikoura Bp

Public Dump Station

Kaikoura Bp

Public Dump Station

$2 per vehicle.

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4WD Adventures

Mount / Mt Lyford 4WD Training

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Roving Adventures

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Libraries
Free

Kaikoura District Library

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Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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Cymen Crick

New Zealand

If you like crayfish then Nin's Bin is well worth stopping for. Located within a seaside caravan, on the roadside of SH1, overlooking the Pacific ocean. Super fresh and the prices are much cheaper than in town.

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YHA Maui

Kaikoura

YHA Maui

Kaikoura

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Kaikoura South Bay Domain

Public Dump Station

Kaikoura South Bay Domain

Public Dump Station

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Supermarkets

New World Kaikoura

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Backpackers

Dolphin Lodge Backpackers Hostel

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Craft Beers

The Emporium

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Puhi Puhi Scenic Reserve

800 m return | 15 minutes return

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Track Length	From 500m to 1km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Duration	10 to 30mins Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins
Track Difficulty	Easiest walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk

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Hinau Track

Mount / Mt Fyffe Walk

Hinau Track

Mount / Mt Fyffe Walk

This track starts at the Mt Fyffe carpark. It is a 45-minute loop through an unusual forest with a number of large hinau trees.

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Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk
Track Duration	30 mins to 1 hour Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour 45 minute loop	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour 45 minute loop
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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Artisanal
Ice Cream Shops

Poppy's Real Home Made Ice Cream & Cafe

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