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The first step off a zip line platform is always a small act of trust. In Kaikōura, that moment comes with an extra reward: mountain air in your lungs, native bush below your feet, and the Pacific flashing blue in the distance. A Kaikoura Eco Zip Line experience is built for that rare mix of thrill and stillness. One minute, the harness takes your weight and the cable begins to hum. The next, you are flying above treetops with the Seaward Kaikōura Range framing the sky. It is

When you think of Kaikoura, images of rugged coastlines, majestic whales, and fresh seafood come to mind. But beyond the natural wonders, the charm of this coastal town lies in its warm, inviting accommodations. Among these, the best B&Bs in Kaikoura offer a unique blend of comfort, personal touch, and stunning views that make your stay truly memorable. I’m excited to share some insights and tips to help you discover the perfect Kaikoura B&B stay for your next trip. Why Choos

Tastes as good as it looks! Looking for boutique accommodation in Kaikōura? Nikau Lodge offers adults-only rooms, beautiful sea and mountain views, café-quality breakfasts and a relaxing garden hot tub. Check availability and book your stay directly.

Some birthdays deserve more than a dinner out. They ask for time, space, and people who know the stories behind the smile. For Pratima, turning 70 became a reason to travel from England with three close friends and settle into the Lodge for a celebration shaped by friendship, comfort, and a slower kind of joy. It was not only about marking a milestone. It was about arriving together, unpacking properly, and letting the birthday stretch across more than one moment. A 70th birt

The Peninsula Walking Track turns a simple coastal walk into one of Kaikōura’s best half-day adventures. One moment you are above pale limestone cliffs, watching swells fold into the shore. The next, you are looking across green farmland to the Seaward Kaikōura Range, where the phrase Mountains meet the sea feels less like tourism copy and more like a plain fact. This is a walk with variety. There are clifftop viewpoints, rocky shelves, seal colonies, seabirds, native coastal

Looking for boutique accommodation in Kaikōura? Nikau Lodge offers adults-only rooms, beautiful sea and mountain views, café-quality breakfasts and a relaxing garden hot tub. Check availability and book your stay directly.

A dusky dolphin can change direction in a flicker. One moment it is a silver shape beneath the water, the next it is beside you, eye bright, body curved as if inviting you into the rhythm of the pod. That is what makes swimming with dolphins in Kaikōura feel different from a staged wildlife encounter. You are not entering a pool or watching trained animals perform. You are entering cold, open ocean where wild dolphins choose whether to come close, circle, glide past, or ignor

These juicy strawberries will be great on our homemade Macadamia and Almond Granola Looking for boutique accommodation in Kaikōura? Nikau Lodge offers adults-only rooms, beautiful sea and mountain views, café-quality breakfasts and a relaxing garden hot tub. Check availability and book your stay directly.

Nikau Lodge has joined the mandated vaccination passport system, from December 3rd, all guests will be required to sign in with vaccine...

There are several places nearby to hire bikes and e bikes, why not head out on the Kaikoura bike trail, you can start and finish right...

Been getting some great reviews like this one from our happy guests, check them out on Tripadvisor, Google business and Booking.Com Looking for boutique accommodation in Kaikōura? Nikau Lodge offers adults-only rooms, beautiful sea and mountain views, café-quality breakfasts and a relaxing garden hot tub. Check availability and book your stay directly.

Our guests Ben and Libby enjoying a glass of wine while relaxing in the spa, well deserved after walking the Peninsula track Looking for boutique accommodation in Kaikōura? Nikau Lodge offers adults-only rooms, café-quality breakfasts and beautiful sea and mountain views.

Stoked with our new sign by #woodpeckersigns and path and step by #Landcreationz showing our guests the new entrance to Nikau Lodge...

It was a busy long weekend at Nikau Lodge, our guests had a great time exploring all Kaikoura has to offer. Some went out with #topcatchcharterskaikoura and had an awesome day, others enjoyed #dolphinencounterkaikoura and #whalewatchingkaikoura Looking for boutique accommodation in Kaikōura? Nikau Lodge offers adults-only rooms, beautiful sea and mountain views, café-quality breakfasts and a relaxing garden hot tub. Check availability and book your stay directly.