Name: 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! 👏
Item: Kaikoura Beach
Rating: 10
Author: Jaxon Tide

About Kaikoura

Kaikoura town is located in Canterbury New Zealand, and famous for its magnificent mountain scenery and turquoise waters of an incredible deep color! It seems that nature created it for one purpose - to make your vacation unforgettable!

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Good for Relax

Kaikoura Beach

Kaikoura 0.5 km

Good

7.1

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • Pebbles bottom

3 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Half Moon Bay Beach

Kaikoura 13.3 km

Good

7.1

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Brown pebble • Turquoise water • Pebbles bottom

3 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Luca's Beach

Peketa 3.4 km

Pleasant

6.9

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise water • Pebbles bottom

3 Amenities index

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Popular types of Kaikoura beaches

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Kaikoura are Kaikoura Beach, Half Moon Bay Beach, Luca's Beach.

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Kaikoura, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of town are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Pebbly beaches dominate the rest!

As pebble rocky beaches are common here, it's recommended to bring aqua shoes if you're sensitive to it. This way, your vacation will be as comfortable as possible.

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

Latest reviews on Kaikoura's beaches

Kaikoura Beach

10 Jaxon Tide

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! 👏

The warmest month during the year in this area is January, with the air temperature rising up to 23.2°C and the water temperature up to 18°C. The coldest month is July, with the air temperature dropping down to 11°C and the water temperature down to 9.8°C.

Most viewed beaches of Kaikoura

Kaikoura Beach

7.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom

New Zealand, Kaikoura 0.5 km

Luca's Beach

6.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise water, Pebbles bottom

New Zealand, Peketa 3.4 km

Half Moon Bay Beach

7.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown pebble, Turquoise water, Pebbles bottom

New Zealand, Kaikoura 13.3 km

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