What is the water and sand quality of the Kaikoura Beach?

The beachline of Kaikoura Beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Kaikoura Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Kaikoura Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Kaikoura Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Kaikoura Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Kaikoura Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.So the overall recommendation of the Kaikoura Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Kaikoura Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Kaikoura Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Kaikoura Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Kaikoura Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kaikoura Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Kaikoura Beach?

There are 126 places to stay in the Kaikoura Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Kaikoura Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=586150&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The White Morph - Heritage Collection</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=297578&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=466633&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Dolphin Lodge</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5361606&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Albatross House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6043257&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Waves Luxury Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6604709&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Adelphi</a></li></ul>

How far is the Kaikoura Beach from parking?

The Kaikoura Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Kaikoura Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Kaikoura Beach is January. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 11°C and water 10°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Kaikoura Beach (South island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Kaikoura Beach (South island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Kaikoura Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.

Photo of Kaikoura Beach with gray pebble surface

Photo of Kaikoura Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Kaikoura Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Kaikoura Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Kaikoura Beach and the settlement

Kaikoura Beach

Kaikoura, New Zealand

7.1

#18 out of 29 in Canterbury 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray pebble Pebbles bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for swimming

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Kaikoura • 0.5 km

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Kaikoura Beach is located on the South Pacific and it is in the 18th place out of 29 beaches in the Canterbury region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

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+13 ^o C +5 ^o C

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8 M/S

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+10 ^o C

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0.8 M

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Located within the settlement

Kaikoura • 0.5 km

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Kaikoura • 1.1km from center

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