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The Lazy Shag

The Lazy Shag

37 Beach Road - Hostel
Welcom to Kaikoura's newest backpackers. ALL ROOMS have EN-SUITES and HEARTING system. Warm, clean, well equipped, the Lazy Shag is set among magnificent trees with superb mountain views and gardens that strech down to river.
Fish Tank Lodge

Fish Tank Lodge

86 West End - Hostel
Apart from having one of our beds in the dorm double booked it was a great stay.
Albatross Backpacker Inn

Albatross Backpacker Inn

1 Torquay St - Hostel
The Hostel with Soul! Characterful historic building filled with music, art, food and good company! Run by travelers for travelers, at The Albatross you\'ll find a warm, inviting place in which to unwind after your time on the road.
Brook House B&B

Brook House B&B

201 Beach Road - Guesthouse
Judy,Brian, Louis (the poodle) and Henry (the cat)welcome you to their home, Brook House, located in the stunning coastal town of Kaikoura just 2 km from the town centre.
Adelphi Lodge

Adelphi Lodge

26 West End Kaikoura - Hostel
Welcome to Adelphi Lodge, Kaikoura New Zealand, affordable backpacker accommodation in a converted historic Hotel conveniently located in the centre of town.
YHA Kaikoura

YHA Kaikoura

270 Esplanade - Hostel
Location awesome for the view on the mountains with the same at three meters from your room but be carefull the price is not the same if you are not a
Dolphin Lodge Backpackers

Dolphin Lodge Backpackers

15 Deal Street Kaikoura - Hostel
A small, homely hostel only 2mins walk from the town centre and beach. Situated on a quiet street, the lodge boasts magnificent views of the Kaikoura coastline and mountain ranges for you to enjoy.
Beachcomber Motel

Beachcomber Motel

169 Beach Road Kaikoura - Hotel
Beachcomber Motel has four self contained studio units. Two units will comfortably sleep 4 and two will house 3 adults. Each unit has a kitchen with hotplates, microwave, fridge and tea making facilities.
Dusky Lodge

Dusky Lodge

67 Beach Rd - Hostel
Welcome to Dusky Lodge, Kaikoura, New Zealand. New 1998, Dusky Lodge offers a clean homely environment with natural carved timbers throughout. A great place to relax, unwind and take in the great views and spectacular sunsets from our extensive decks.
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Kaikoura

Kaikoura is a town in the Kaikoura District, in the Canterbury Region on New Zealand's South Island. The town has about 2,200 inhabitants and is a popular place in the country to go out on the ocean for whale- and dolphin watching.

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Dusky Dolphin
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Guest Reviews

Fish Tank Lodge

Fish Tank Lodge

Apart from having one of our beds in the dorm double booked it was a great stay. The owner made every effort ot rectify the situation, and was hospitable, which made all the difference to our stay ... more

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YHA Kaikoura

YHA Kaikoura

We arrived here around 4pm and rushed off to see the seals which were only about 2km walk south (past the seafood stall on the side of the road that cooks up fresh crayfish and mussels and scallops etc for you on the spot - very cool!) The hostel looks out over the water (well the road and car parks first, then the water) and out towards kaikora c ... more

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4

Kaikoura Discussions

  • Help! Driving Kaikoura to Wanaka
    Hi, We are driving from Kaikoura to Wanaka via Greymouth on Arthur's Pass and need to know how long it's likely to take incase we will need to stay the night somewhere on the way? Please help? Thanks ...

  • Dolphin Swimming
    Hi there, just wondering where the best place to do the dolphin swimming in New Zealand would be? I was thinking of doing it in Kaikoura but they also do it in Auckland. Any suggestions? Thanks. ...

  • Seeing the South Island on a budget
    Wow, 3 days isn't much time. You can drive or take a hostel shuttle up to Kaikoura, and then book a whale watching trip with Kaikoura Whale Watch -- that will take up pretty much most of a day if you're doing it from Christchurch. You could probably continue on to Picton after Kaikoura, too. ...

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