Kaikoura

Kaikoura Beach

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There are 126 places to stay in the Kaikoura Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Kaikoura Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=586150&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The White Morph - Heritage Collection</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=297578&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=466633&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Dolphin Lodge</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5361606&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Albatross House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6043257&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Waves Luxury Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6604709&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Adelphi</a></li></ul>

Good for Relax

7.1

/ 10 Good

#18 out of 29
in Canterbury

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Kaikoura Beach is located on the South Pacific and it is in the 18th place out of 29 beaches in the Canterbury region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Kaikoura Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Luca's Beach, which has a rating of 6.9.

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+13 ^oC +6 ^oC

Air temperature

6.8 M/S

Wind

+11 ^oC

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

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Kaikoura Beach is located in Canterbury within Kaikoura, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the South island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"This beach in Kaikoura is truly amazing. It was a spontaneous stop on our way to Christchurch, and I can't wait to come back with more time to explore. The beach and town are stunning, and we even got to see the annual street machine gathering during our drive. It was totally awesome! 👏"

Jaxon Tide

"A scenic stroll by the sea, with a hint of mist in the air adding to the dreamy atmosphere. The stunning ocean views and towering mountains in the background make for a truly breathtaking sight."

Zara Linnea Kim

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Jaxon Tide

"A scenic stroll by the sea, with a hint of mist in the air adding to the dreamy atmosphere. The stunning ocean views and towering mountains in the background make for a truly breathtaking sight."

Zara Linnea Kim

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12 accomodations nearby

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260m from the beach

8.2

Very good

Dolphin Lodge

Hostel

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Kaikoura

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400m from center

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370m from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Albatross House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kaikoura

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560m from center

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390m from the beach

Excellent

Waves Luxury Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kaikoura

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910m from center

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440m from the beach

8.7

Excellent

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Kaikoura

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960m from center

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450m from the beach

9.6

Exceptional

Nikau Lodge

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Kaikoura

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640m from center

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460m from the beach

8.3

Very good

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Motel

Located at nearest locality

Kaikoura

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350m from center

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460m from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Lemon Tree Lodge

Lodge

Located at nearest locality

Kaikoura

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220m from center

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510m from the beach

8.8

Excellent

Bayview Vista

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kaikoura

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440m from center

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510m from the beach

8.5

Excellent

Protea House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kaikoura

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800m from center

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Bliss at Bayview - Kaikoura Holiday Home

520m from the beach

7.5

Very good

Bliss at Bayview - Kaikoura Holiday Home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kaikoura

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820m from center

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550m from the beach

7.7

Very good

Adelphi

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kaikoura

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140m from center

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620m from the beach

7.8

Very good

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Motel

Located at nearest locality

Kaikoura

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1.1km from center

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
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- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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What to do in Kaikoura Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Kaikoura Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

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KBZ• 6.9km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Kaikoura Beach?

The beachline of Kaikoura Beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Kaikoura Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Kaikoura Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Kaikoura Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Kaikoura Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Kaikoura Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Kaikoura Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Kaikoura Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Kaikoura Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Kaikoura Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Kaikoura Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kaikoura Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Kaikoura Beach?

There are 126 places to stay in the Kaikoura Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Kaikoura Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Kaikoura Beach from parking?

The Kaikoura Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Kaikoura Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Kaikoura Beach is January. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 11°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Kaikoura Beach (South island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Kaikoura Beach (South island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Kaikoura Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.