Half Moon Bay

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DESTINATION NEW ZEALAND: KAIKOURA [F] Kaikoura, sur la côte nord-est de l'ile du Sud de la Nouvelle-Zélande, est réputée pour sa faune. Outre les baleines et les dauphins, vous aurez l'occasion de voir (de près, mais pas trop), le long des côtes, des colonies de phoques. [E] Kaikoura, on the north-east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is well known for its wild life. Beside whales and dophins, you'll find, along the coasts, a colony of fure seals (up close, but not too close). "100% Pure New Zealand Specialist": Vous plannifiez des vacances en Nouvelle-Zélande, demandez conseils a nos experts/Planning holidays in New Zealand, ask our experts for advices — in Glendhu Bay, New Zealand — at Otago Peninsula in Otakou, New Zealand
DESTINATION NEW ZEALAND: KAIKOURA [F] Kaikoura, sur la côte nord-est de l'ile du Sud de la Nouvelle-Zélande, est réputée pour sa faune. Outre les baleines et les dauphins, vous aurez l'occasion de voir (de près, mais pas trop), le long des côtes, des colonies de phoques. [E] Kaikoura, on the north-east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is well known for its wild life. Beside whales and dophins, you'll find, along the coasts, a colony of fure seals (up close, but not too close). "100% Pure New Zealand Specialist": Vous plannifiez des vacances en Nouvelle-Zélande, demandez conseils a nos experts/Planning holidays in New Zealand, ask our experts for advices — in Glendhu Bay, New Zealand — at Otago Peninsula in Otakou, New Zealand
Just north of Kaikoura is Ohau point, where you can find baby seals frolicking on the rocks and in the water
We arrived at Kaikuora Seal Colony at about noon. There were about half a dozen seals, not many as it was hot and sunny in high summer. They say you can see many many more in colder seasons. But, the seagulls were everywhere, making a nuisance but was so pleasing to watch. That's how easy it was to get this lovely photo.
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Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is SAR 444 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
SAR 444
SAR 511 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (520 reviews)
Sunny room

Reviewed on 9 March 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is SAR 265 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
SAR 265
SAR 305 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (469 reviews)
Excellent location and facilities.

Reviewed on 11 March 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is SAR 313 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
SAR 313
SAR 360 total
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (434 reviews)
Pleasant accommodation once we had done a bit of diy on the shower so it could be used without spraying the whole bathroom.

Reviewed on 9 March 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
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Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel

3.5 out of 5
222 Esplanade Kaikoura
Stay at this aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway ...
9/10 Wonderful! (90 reviews)
The facilities were well kept. You're parking spot was right in front of your room. The only gripe is the town does not have enough parking spaces and you have to use a paid lot.

Reviewed on 8 March 2026

Blue Seas Motel
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

5 out of 5
78 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Our apartment was so neat and spotlessly clean. It had a very comfortable bed and everything we could need but it was quite dated and definitely not “luxury”.

Reviewed on 23 February 2026

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge Kaikoura
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (417 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 2 March 2026

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
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Popular places to visit

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.

Ohau Point Lookout

Ohau Falls

5/5(12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Ohau Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Half Moon Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Ohau Falls