A1 Kaikoura Motel and Holiday Park
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Add your business details- Family-friendly campground in Kaikoura, a two-minute walk from the sea
- Kaikoura Peninsula hikes and whale-watching flights 10 minutes’ drive
- Large communal kitchen, barbecue provided; laundry; mountain views
How close do you want to be to your marine wildlife-themed experiences? Well, how does “very close indeed” sound? At A1 Kaikoura Motel and Holiday Park, you’ll be within walking distance of outfits that arrange whale-watching boat tours, as well as kayak trips among fur seals and swimming with dolphins excursions.
The family-friendly site sits on the outskirts of the town of Kaikoura, on the east coast of the South Island. It’s a five-minute walk into the centre of town, with its shops and cafés, and an even shorter stroll to the pebbly beach. If you’re lugging your own kayak or surfboard (and assorted gear), there’s a seafront car park within a two-minute drive. This proximity gives you all the more time to spend on the water – win.
Back at the site, the communal, industrial-style kitchen has induction hobs, microwave, fridge freezer, kettle and pretty much all you need to prepare your meals – and to clean up after yourself, too, with two large washing-up stations. For provisions, there’s a supermarket just a couple of minutes’ drive along the main road – though there are also several restaurants and pubs en route, so you might just prefer to eat (and drink) out.
Other facilities include barbecues, showers and toilets, and a launderette. There’s also a TV room, but chances are you won’t spend much time in front of the box – not with the spectacular mountain and coastal views that surround you.
Campground type
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20Open all year
Languages spoken
English
Simplified Chinese
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
A1 Kaikoura Motel and Holiday Park
11 Beach Road
Kaikoura
Canterbury
New Zealand
7300
Directions Timezone
Pacific/Auckland +1300 (GMT+13:00)
GPS
-42.39849°N
173.68008°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Sea activities are a powerful magnet around these parts, but there are also entertaining land-based excursions to be had – for example, at Kaikoura Llama Trekking (five minutes’ drive). You can choose between a short woodland tour skirting the Kowhai river, or a longer coastal itinerary around Kaikoura Bay – all with a friendly llama (or alpaca) by your side.
A 10-minute drive takes to the start of the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway, a clifftop path with several observation points from where you will be able to take in splendid views of the coastline and – if you’re lucky – spot a breaching whale. The trail also goes past the Kaikoura Seal Colony. Information panels en route illustrate the history and natural wealth of the area.
You’ve heard of whale-watching trips… but how does a whale-watching flight grab you? Kaikoura Airport (10 minutes) is home to several outfits that take you by plane or helicopter over the ocean to look at whales from a unique perspective.
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- Does A1 Kaikoura Motel and Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is A1 Kaikoura Motel and Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near A1 Kaikoura Motel and Holiday Park? Sea activities are a powerful magnet around these parts, but there are also entertaining land-based excursions to be had – for example, at Kaikoura Llama Trekking (five minutes’ drive). You can choose … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of A1 Kaikoura Motel and Holiday Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.