Get to know the good, the bad and the ugly of days gone by with an afternoon at Kaikoura Museum. With lots of exhibits and collections to pore over, you'll discover lots of intriguing facts here.

To visit this collection of historical artifacts, find your way to Kaikoura. There are loads of other things to see and do in the area, including Kaikoura Beach, Peninsula Walkway, and Point Kean Seal Colony.

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Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

Christchurch City Centre

$1,091

per person

Nov 14 - Nov 18

found 21 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.8/10 Excellent! (318 reviews)

We enjoyed our stay in this centrally located hotel. We didn't have a car and we could walk to Cathedral Square, New Regent Street, Te Pae Convention Centre, Hagley Park, restaurants, etc. Our room was clean, spacious, and well--equipped. The hotel has a gym and small cafe. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre

$1,480

per person

Nov 14 - Nov 18

found 21 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (259 reviews)

Great boutique hotel. My only negative would be the bed could have been better

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Hotel 115 Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre

$1,201

per person

Nov 14 - Nov 18

found 21 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

This was my second stay at Hotel 115 - I came back because I loved it last time. Although everything I loved was still in place, my room this time was very small. This time I was travelling for business, and really could have done with a desk. My bad for not checking. My other issue was I arrived quite late (8pm - which they knew), on a very cold night. There was no heating on in the room - it would have been a nice touch to have turned that on, even on low.

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

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Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

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Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura

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Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

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Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

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Peninsula Walkway

5/5(30 reviews)

Go wildlife spotting as you hike on a coastal route across cliff tops and down to the shoreline. See whales, seals, sea lions and much more.

Just north of Kaikoura is Ohau point, where you can find baby seals frolicking on the rocks and in the water

Ohau Point Lookout

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Half Moon Bay when you spend time at Ohau Point Lookout. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Kaikoura District Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.