Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

Attractions

  • Kaikoura Seafood BBQ

    Address:
    55 Fyffe Quay, Kaikōura Peninsula, Kaikōura 7300, New Zealand .

    Within walking distance you will find the famous Kaikoura Seafood BBQ. Delicious fresh and affordable seaffod.

    Has outdoor seating · Doesn't accept reservations · Dogs allowed

  • Seal Colony & Peninsular Walk Track

    Address:
    Kaikoura Seal Colony Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, Kaikōura Peninsula, Kaikōura, New Zealand .

    Kaikoura Seaside Lodge is located along the Peninsular Walk Track Loop, steeped in history, wildlife and photo opportunity. You can do the whole track or just to the seal colony and summit to take some Instagram able photos along the steep bluffs.

    You can expect to see, a bounty of wildlife including seals, birds, and during the right season a whale (June - August) and dolphins (September - May).

    Along the way you can visit some of our other listed attractions such as Fyffe house, Whaler bays, Kaikoura Seafood BBQ, 

  • Kaikoura Look-out point & Star Gazing

    Address:
    Kaikoura Lookout Scarborough Street, South Bay, Kaikōura, New Zealand .

    Directly above Kaikoura Seaside lodge is the Look-out point, 360 degree views of the Kaikoura Ranges and open Pacific Ocean.

    A short 20-minute walk track will take you up to the area, a great place to catch sun set, sunrise and Aurora!

  • The Pier Bar and Restaurant

    Address:
    The Pier Hotel Avoca Street, Kaikōura, New Zealand .

    A couple of metres down the road you will discover Kaikoura's best Restaurant and Bar.

    Not only is the food and drinks amazing, but (much like us) their view and outdoor area is unreal.

    They even have an outdoor kids area that is an absolute bonus in keeping them entertained!

    During the summer months and busy weekends it is advised to book ahead as they fill up fast.

     

  • Mayfair Theatre

    Address:
    Mayfair Arts and Culture Kaikoura Esplanade, Kaikōura, New Zealand .

    Showing the latest and greatest movies in style and comfort - it has all the modern comforts and technology mixed with small old town charm!

    From time to time, you will also find it is showing arts and culture exhibitions. 

  • Fyffe house

    Address:
    Fyffe House Avoca Street, Kaikōura, New Zealand .

    A historic whaling house and site, steeped in history! Take a took of how they lived in the days of the whalers and the history behind it. Thankfully time has moved on since these brutal days, but the history remains as a reminder of why we should continue to protect our environment and wildlife.

  • Emporium Brewery, mini golf and escape room

    Address:
    Emporium Brewing Beach Road, Kaikōura, New Zealand .

    A great place for anyone who likes beer, or has kids!

    A chilled relaxed space to try Kaikoura's own craft beers, try around of mini golf or challenge your mates to the escape room.

  • Dolphin Encounter

    Address:
    Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter) Esplanade, Kaikōura, New Zealand .

    Whether you want to swim with dolphins, or watch. Dolphin encounter is one of the world's best ways to do it.

    No to mention the amazing backdrop of the mountains in the background! 

  • Whale Watch

    Address:
    Whale Watch Kaikoura Whaleway Station Road, Kaikōura, New Zealand .

    Whale watch vessels are crewed by a friendly team of Captains and Tour Hosts experienced in interacting with the local Marine Wildlife off the Kaikōura Coast covering Whales, Dolphins, Seals and Seabirds.

    Our team are very experienced operating commercial passenger vessels off the Kaikōura coast, hold expert knowledge on the local area, sea and weather conditions and are fully trained in all aspects of safety.

  • Kaikoura Eco zip

    Address:
    EcoZip Adventures Kaikoura West End, Kaikōura, New Zealand .

    Views that leave you speechless, thrills that leave you breathless – this is Kaikōura like you’ve never seen it before. Your 3.5-hour eco-tourism adventure starts in the centre of town. At EcoZip’s homebase, you’ll meet some of our legendary crew, who will prep you for your 15-minute scenic shuttle ride south, in airconditioned comfort, to our “gear up” and staging location.

    From there, you’ll be transferred to a custom-built Unimog 4X4 that will carry you through the intertwined freshwater streams of the Kahutara river, then onto Rakanui Station. Then, get set to zip! Clip into 2.2km of high-flying fun across five giant ziplines, where you’ll enjoy bird’s-eye views of the mountains and the ocean.

    Throughout your journey, you’ll be accompanied by two of our expert, local guides, who will describe the history of the region, share stories of the local people and explain how your participation in the EcoZip experience is helping to restore sections of Rakanui Station’s farmland back to native forest.

    Whether you’re searching for a family-friendly activity or an exhilarating adrenaline fix with friends – EcoZip is fast-becoming one of Kaikōura’s top-rated things to do.

  • Kayak, bike and Paddleboard hire

    Address:
    268 Esplanade, Kaikōura, New Zealand .

    Yes you can hire bikes, kayaks and paddleboards right here!

    You will also be able to take some remarkable photos and view the stubbing sunrises and sunsets! Check out these great pics from right out the front of the lodge.