Kaikōura is known for its beaches and mountain views, and entices visitors with its popular attractions, including Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway.
Immerse yourself in nature and spend the day at Mount Cook National Park, located 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from central Mount Cook. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Tasman Glacier, located nearby.
Explore the great outdoors at Hagley Park, a lovely green space in Christchurch. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
You can take time to visit Tekapo Springs during your travels to Lake Tekapo. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sumner Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Christchurch. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
"This is the fourth time we have stayed here and will always be our first choice when we start a holiday in the South Island. So convenient as you enter Kaikoura and it is extremely well laid out inside and out. Seems to be brand new every time we come in it is so clean and appointments so good."
"Hotel is extremely clean and staff amazing...super friendly and incredibly obliging. Great having kitchen facilities (we were there for 3 nights so it comes in handy having the use of utensils, wine glasses etc. Everything is quality...also great to be able to have Netflix. My only issue was (as we were there for 3 nights), it would've been nice to have a clearer view out of the windows instead into the wall of another building so that we could have our curtains open more.
If we'd asked they probably would've moved us...but hey, I didn't so my bag. We love the place and will definitely be staying again.
Helen
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"Love the shuttle service to the airport. Mum was nit able to use the shower over the bath and would have had difficulty getting to second level. Thankfully able to change rooms. Restaurant had lively food however the poor staff member was very busy. "