Kaikoura Lookout
Kaikoura Lookout
4.5
12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
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JPY
London, UK578 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Having visited Kaikoura several times I'd never visited this location before and what a miss as it provides such great views of the town and South Bay.
Easy access and parking.
Easy access and parking.
Written 30 April 2023
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Chris Prouse
Cambridge, New Zealand23 contributions
Nov 2022
Short drive out of town provides a wide vista of the Kaikoura coast. Brilliant views from the mountains to the sea.
Written 14 November 2022
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Alipa50
Wellington, New Zealand1,575 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
Great views overlooking the whole area with Many lovely photo opportunities. You can either walk or drive highest point.
Written 13 January 2022
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maureen f
nz181 contributions
Feb 2021
We walked up to the Lookout from the Esplanade which was a bit of a climb up Tom's Track to Scarborough Tce then climbed up to the Lookout and back down Dempseys Track - great 360deg views from the top and a leisurely 1 hour round trip
Written 20 February 2021
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roaming_kiwi58
Christchurch, New Zealand2,826 contributions
Dec 2020
This lookout gives you a great view over the Kaikoura Peninsula, out to both sides of the peninsula, and towards the mountains. Worth the short diversion to enjoy the view.
Written 30 December 2020
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zam
11 contributions
Dec 2020
If you are chasing sunsets, here is a great place to see and snap them. Just amazing scenery all around.
Written 23 December 2020
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Jaroslav Nečas
Brno, Czech Republic1,408 contributions
Dec 2019
If you are walking on the esplanade just take a moment to have a look on beatiful sea scenery during sun set.
Written 26 November 2020
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Sharpei72
Christchurch, New Zealand329 contributions
Nov 2020 • Solo
Easy drive to the top and excellent views over Kaikoura and from the other side out over South Bay.
Came here to take some pics of the sunset and it was a really good spot photos and fish n chips!
Came here to take some pics of the sunset and it was a really good spot photos and fish n chips!
Written 16 November 2020
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Rantin rover
Biggar, UK8,649 contributions
Mar 2020
We were staying nearby and couldn't resist pulling into the car park for a view over the town as the sun set on Kaikoura.
It is a good lookout point and worth a quick stop if you are nearby. The views from the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway are better if you have more time.
It is a good lookout point and worth a quick stop if you are nearby. The views from the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway are better if you have more time.
Written 18 August 2020
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Amanda B
Whangarei, New Zealand64 contributions
Jul 2020
Before we left we decided to go up to the lookout and it was well worth the visit, not far off the main road so put it on the list.
It was a nice clear day so it was amazing, so glad we did.
It was a nice clear day so it was amazing, so glad we did.
Written 15 August 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kaikoura Lookout
- Kaikoura Lookout is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
- Hotels near Kaikoura Lookout:
- (0.00 km) Miharotia House
- (0.06 km) Pacific Allure Heights
- (0.14 km) Apartment on the Cliff Top
- (0.47 km) The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel Kaikoura
- (0.27 km) Austin Heights Scenic Bed & Breakfast
- Restaurants near Kaikoura Lookout:
- (0.68 km) The Pier Hotel Restaurant
- (1.00 km) Kaikoura Seafood BBQ
- (1.25 km) Cafe Encounter
- (2.18 km) Zephyr Restaurant
- (2.51 km) Black Rabbit Pizza
- Attractions near Kaikoura Lookout:
- (0.24 km) Kaikoura Snorkeling Tours
- (1.25 km) Dolphin Encounter
- (1.26 km) Kaikoura Fishing Tours
- (1.25 km) Albatross Encounter
- (1.51 km) Kaikoura Kayaks