Kaikoura Lookout
Kaikoura Lookout
4.5
12:00 AM - 10:59 PM
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Biggar, UK9,157 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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Travelove58
15,633 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
As we continue our exploration of the South Island, we came across countless "Lookout points & Stop points."
Besides providing much needed rest & toilet breaks after long drives, these places always highlight the natural beauty of NZ.
Be it on ground level or mid to high up in the mountain tops, the views are always either beautiful, amazing or simply spectacular.
Kaikoura Lookout is beautiful!
Besides providing much needed rest & toilet breaks after long drives, these places always highlight the natural beauty of NZ.
Be it on ground level or mid to high up in the mountain tops, the views are always either beautiful, amazing or simply spectacular.
Kaikoura Lookout is beautiful!
Written 10 March 2020
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Pam D
Mansfield, UK1,380 contributions
Mar 2020
Brilliant views from the top of this hill behind Kaikoura. Strange that it is placed near a huge water tank, but forget that and admire the mountain/coastal scenery.
Written 25 April 2020
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Jaroslav Nečas
Brno, Czech Republic1,623 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 Zealand442 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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Naomi
Christchurch, New Zealand7 contributions
Jun 2020
The view here took my breath away! Absolutely stunning! And anyone can visit as you can drive right to the top!
Written 9 June 2020
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Gill O
Ascot, UK712 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Wow. Absolutely fabulous views all over Kaikoura. Definitely worth a visit on a clear day. Very windy as so high so go prepared!
Written 12 December 2023
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JPY
London, UK580 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 Zealand30 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 Zealand1,627 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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