South Island Budget Guide: Kaikoura to Golden Bay

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34 places in New Zealand: Kaikōura, Kaikoura Lookout, Whalers Bay, and 31 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by YingQi Lim (Hazel).

Kaikōura

Place

• Coastal town with abundant wildlife including dolphins, whales, and seals • Popular for marine life viewing tours

Kaikoura Lookout

Scenic spot

4.7

• Offers panoramic views of Kaikoura and the coast

Whalers Bay

Scenic spot

5.0

• Coastal area known for its history related to whaling

Kaikoura Seal Colony

Landmark

4.8

• Spot fur seals in their natural habitat • Best visited at low tide

Point Kean Viewpoint

Place

4.7

• Offers stunning coastal views and a chance to see seals

Mount Fyffe

Mountain peak

4.9

• Offers hiking trails with panoramic views of Kaikoura and the surrounding area

Ohau Point Lookout

Landmark

4.8

• Known for its seal viewing opportunities, especially during pupping season

Kaikoura Seafood BBQ Kiosk

Restaurant

4.1

• Renowned for fresh, locally sourced seafood barbecue

Peketa Campground

Rv park

4.4

• Holiday park located on Peketa Beach, offering accommodation options

Blenheim

Place

• Main town in the Marlborough region, known for wine production

Wither Hills Farm Park

Park

4.7

• Offers walking and mountain biking trails with views of Blenheim

Whites Bay Camping Area

Campground

4.7

• Scenic bay with a popular camping ground and walking tracks

Picton

Place

• Gateway to the Marlborough Sounds, ferry terminal for inter-island travel

Tirohanga Track Hike Entry/End

Hiking area

4.0

• Walking track offering views over Picton and the Marlborough Sounds

Tasman

Place

• Known for its arts and crafts, sunny weather, and nearby national parks • Home to Pic's Peanut Butter World

Pic's Peanut Butter World

Tour agency

4.7

• Sign up for a free factory tour to learn about peanut butter making • Free tasting of their products

Tahunanui Beach

Beach

4.7

• Popular beach for swimming, sunbathing, and watersports

Centre of New Zealand Monument

Landmark

4.6

• A landmark indicating the geographical center of New Zealand

Cable Bay Lookout

Place

4.7

• Offers scenic views over Cable Bay and the surrounding coastline

Honeysuckle House

Hostel

4.1

• Accommodation option in Nelson

Maitai Valley Motor Camp

Mobile home park

4.0

• Motor camp offering camping facilities in Maitai Valley

Fittal Street Freedom Camping

Campground

3.9

• Free campsite with toilet facilities ✓ Go early to secure a spot

Mckee Memorial Reserve

Nature preserve

4.4

• Reserve offering outdoor recreational opportunities

Kaiteriteri Beach

Beach

4.8

• Golden sand beach, popular for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding

Split Apple Rock

Landmark

4.7

• Unique granite rock formation shaped like a split apple • Accessible by kayak or at low tide

Abel Tasman National Park

National park

4.8

• Famous for its coastal track, golden beaches, and native bush • Many trails for day trips or multi-day tramps • DOC Carpark available for parking

Rawhiti Cave

Hiking area

4.6

• Features impressive stalactites and stalagmites • Requires a walk through a scenic valley to reach

Bethany Park, Holiday Park and Camp

Lodging

4.6

• Holiday park and camp near Kaiteriteri Beach

Golden Bay / Mohua

Natural feature

4.8

• Known for its remote beaches, national parks, and unique natural features

Te Waikoropupu Springs

Landmark

4.7

• Home to some of the clearest freshwater in the world • Sacred site, no swimming allowed

Wharariki Beach

Beach

4.9

• Famous for its dramatic rock formations and often featured in Windows 10 wallpaper • Known for its wild, windswept beauty and seal pups

Cape Farewell, New Zealand

Natural feature

4.8

• The northernmost point of the South Island • Offers stunning views and wildlife viewing opportunities

Farewell Spit and Puponga Farm Park tracks

Place

• Long, narrow sand spit and bird sanctuary ✓ Access mostly restricted to guided tours

Collingwood Holiday Park

Lodging

4.8

• Holiday park located in the town of Collingwood, Golden Bay

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