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Kaikoura independent travel guide (2025): top things to do near you, popular tourism attractions, itinerary planning, accommodation, food, transportation, weather, and more - everything you need to know (updated July 2025) | Trip.com
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Looking for things to do in Kaikoura? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Discover the most popular places to stay in Kaikoura, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Zephyr Restaurant, Kaikoura - Open daily from 5.30pm
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Kaikoura Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Kaikoura：Heaven for whale-watching
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New Zealand's underrated seaside town, more worth visiting than Queenstown
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The scenery in New Zealand can heal all the melancholy in life.
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A Romantic Encounter in Kaikoura
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A Lobster Breakfast to Kick Off Your South Island Adventure
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Popular Types of Attractions in Kaikoura
Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Historical attractions | Leisure activities | Spa/massage | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Outdoor activities | Cycling | Mountain climbing | Hiking | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Parks | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Kaikoura
The Rodfather Fishing Charters | Tinbum Charters | Kaikoura Recreation Reserve | Harmon's Motor Museum | Seal Swim Kaikoura | South Bay Recreation Reserve | Art & Design Gallery | Kaikoura Helicopters Ltd | Kaikoura Llama Trekking | Mt Fyffe Carpark | Beer School | Whale Watch Kaikoura | Dr James A Mills | Kaikoura Marine Aquarium | Ohau Point Seal Colony
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Popular Restaurants in Kaikoura
Cods & Crayfish | The Craypot Kitchen & Bar Kaikoura | Coopers Catch | Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar | Black Rabbit Pizza | Allure Cafe and Gallery | Kaikoura Indian Restaurant | Zephyr Restaurant, Kaikoura - Open daily from 5.30pm | Bean Me Up | Hislops Wholefood Cafe | Café Encounter | Donegal House | SlamClub | Sakim Bento Sushi Kaikoura | Kaikoura Food Company | Why Not Cafe | Strawberry Tree Kaikoura Ltd. | Continental Seafoods | The Sonic Restaurant and Bar | The Coffee Hit | Thai Siam(Kaikoura) | The Pier Hotel Restaurant | Beach House Cafe | Poppy's Parlour | The DAIRY - Kaikoura | The Whaler | Chiwis Cafe & Takeaway | Caves | Aromas Chinese Restaurant | The Top Shop
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More Things To Do in Kaikoura
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