A1 Kaikoura Motel and Holiday Park

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  • 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

RV sites 20
Camper sites 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 12
Tent sites 20
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Simplified Chinese

Nearest campgrounds

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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

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Gray water hook-up for caravans

Seasonal sites

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

A1 Kaikoura Motel and Holiday Park

11 Beach Road

Kaikoura

Canterbury

New Zealand

7300

Directions

Timezone

Pacific/Auckland +1200 (GMT+12:00)

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?
    RV, 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.
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