Grand Vacations
Kaikoura
"Nothing is more peaceful than a city like Kaikoura. Whale watching, peace, and serenity all in one."
-Winston Gray
(District Mayor)
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Kaikoura has a rich history and culture to explore. There is plenty to choose from and lots of activities that cater for all abilities marine or land based. The local speciality is crayfish, you will be spoilt for choice whether you are eating in or dining out. Explore the shops and support local business. Located right on the edge, Kaikoura is famous for whale watching and discovering sea life! Here you can watch pods of whales, visit the aquarium, and even go to the adventure park! Kaikoura is a town surrounded by outdoor activities and excursions to do! If you love the great outdoors, book this vacation right away!
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Hotels
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
The White Morph Heritage
Bella Vista Motel
Restaurants
Overview
The epitome of style, Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is a haven of luxury accommodation. A historic waterfront boutique hotel with stunning interiors and exclusive service awaits you. Stay in designer luxury accommodation on Kaikoura’s waterfront, close to all tourist activities, shopping, cafes and restaurants Your comfort and enjoyment is our highest priority.
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Free Wi-Fi
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LCD TV
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Various Suite Options
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Ocean View
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Butler Service
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Shuttle Service
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Sundeck
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LCD TV
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24-Hour Room Service
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Conference Center
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Locker Storage in Lobby
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Complimentary Breakfast
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24 Hour ATM
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12 Suites
Overview
The White Morph Heritage Boutique Collection offers a style to suit all needs. It is our pleasure to provide guests with quality service and warm hospitality. Set on the Esplanade in iconic Kaikoura, The White Morph enjoys commanding views of the ocean and gives you access to all of the region’s many experiences.
Overview
The Bella Vista Motel in Kaikoura invites visitors to experience its friendly accommodation service provided by it’s resident managers. The accommodation has 18 units which are modern and clean. The motel has guest laundry facilities. Cooked or Continental breakfasts and espresso coffee are also available.
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Free Wi-Fi
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Cocktail Bar
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Business Center
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Complimentary Breakfast
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Seaside Location
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Shuttle Service
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24 Hour ATM
Tuti's Restaurant and Bar
Tutis Restaurant & Cafe Limited is owned and operated by the McGovern family, Peter and Tuti Mcgovern and their daughters. Tuti McGovern is the head chef and is originally from Indonesia and specializes in Indonesian/Singaporean Cuisine offering up some of the most mouthwatering bites in Kaikoura.
Popular Option: Fried Squid with Mint Glaze
Pricing: $$ Reservations: No
Green Dolphin Restaurant
The Green Dolphin is an independent, family owned and operated business. They are mad up of passionate cooks with several years of restaurant experience. Our mission is to provide our customers with the finest in fresh, genuine local Kaikoura cuisine in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.
Popular Option: Chicken Mostaccoli
Pricing: $$ Reservations: Yes
Koura Bay Lodge
Koura Bay Lodge sits on a new 9 hole golf course, open to the public, set on the Kaikoura plateau with views of the peninsula and ocean. The Lodge offers an a la carte restaurant open for both lunch and dinner featuring Kaikoura’s famous seafood, wild game with fresh seasonal produce.
Popular Option: Chermoula Zucchini
Pricing: $$$ Reservations: Yes
Attractions
Oahu Waterfall Walk
If you time it right you can stand under the rail bridge as a freight train goes over your head. On the ocean side of the road you might see a few fur seals sunning themselves on the rocks. You will most likely smell them be for you see them. During the breading season the young seal pups make there way up the Ohau stream to the water fall, so they can get away from their domineering mums.
Llaveldyn Lavender Farm
Spend the day with us... Open from 10am to 4 pm every day from September till May. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the gardens in a tranquil atmosphere, have a coffee or tea, browse through the lavender products in our shop or stay the night in one of our two self contained cottages.
The Peninsula Walkway
The Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway provides easy access to explore the Kaikoura Peninsula. An impressive collection of information panels located along the Walkway enables you to journey into the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology, the animals and the plants that make the area so special.
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