Contiki
NZ: North Island & KaikŌUra - Southbound
New Zealand
From $1,997
per person
Next departure Nov 7, 2026
- Nearest airport
- Woodbourne (BHE), 62 mi
- Main hub
- Wellington (WLG), 94 mi
- Time zone
- New Zealand Time (UTC+12, UTC+13 with daylight saving)
Guided tours in Kaikōura
Cruises calling in Kaikōura
27-Day World Cruise: South Pacific Isles & New Zealand
Feb 9, 2027 to Mar 9, 2027 · 27 nights
Papeete, French Polynesia to Sydney, Australia
Offers: Seabourn Combo Savings, Explore Beyond Event, The Finale Sail
Ports of call and detailsFrom $14,399 per guest based on double occupancy
Ocean View, The Finale Sail
Taxes and fees included
- Ocean View
- $14,399
- Veranda Suite
- $29,063
- Penthouse Suite
- $35,598
- Owner's Suite and Above
15-Day World Cruise: New Zealand Explorer
Feb 22, 2027 to Mar 9, 2027 · 15 nights
Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia
Offers: Explore Beyond Event
Ports of call and detailsFrom $15,998 per guest based on double occupancy
Ocean View, Explore Beyond Event
Taxes and fees included
- Ocean View
- $15,998
- Veranda Suite
- $21,938
- Penthouse Suite
- Owner's Suite and Above
Cheapest months for Kaikōura
November 2026 is the lowest, from $1,997 per personNZ: North Island & KaikŌUra - Southbound
- Nov 2026$1,997
- Dec 2026$1,997
- Jan 2027$2,218
- Feb 2027$2,160
- Mar 2027$2,350
- Apr 2027$2,295
- May 2027$2,295
- Jun 2027$2,295
- Jul 2027$2,250
- Aug 2027$2,250
- Sep 2027$2,250
- Oct 2027$2,435
Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.
When to go to Kaikōura
Warmest in January, with an average high of 69°F. Coolest in July, with an average low of 42°F. Most rain in March, about 2.8 inches.Averages around Kaikōura
Average high and low
- Jan69°55° high 69, low 55 degrees Fahrenheit
- Feb69°55° high 69, low 55 degrees Fahrenheit
- Mar66°53° high 66, low 53 degrees Fahrenheit
- Apr61°50° high 61, low 50 degrees Fahrenheit
- May58°47° high 58, low 47 degrees Fahrenheit
- Jun54°44° high 54, low 44 degrees Fahrenheit
- Jul52°42° high 52, low 42 degrees Fahrenheit
- Aug53°43° high 53, low 43 degrees Fahrenheit
- Sep57°44° high 57, low 44 degrees Fahrenheit
- Oct60°46° high 60, low 46 degrees Fahrenheit
- Nov63°49° high 63, low 49 degrees Fahrenheit
- Dec67°53° high 67, low 53 degrees Fahrenheit
Rain in the month
- Jan1.6in inches of rain
- Feb1.6in inches of rain
- Mar2.8in inches of rain
- Apr2.6in inches of rain
- May2.1in inches of rain
- Jun2.7in inches of rain
- Jul2.6in inches of rain
- Aug2.4in inches of rain
- Sep1.7in inches of rain
- Oct2.3in inches of rain
- Nov1.7in inches of rain
- Dec1.7in inches of rain
Climate: NOAA station records, Kaikoura, 1991-2020 averages
Sample itineraries in Kaikōura
3 days in Kaikōura on a Contiki tour
Best of New Zealand - Southbound, 21 days
Day 10 Wellington to Kaikōura via Picton
Day 11 Kaikōura
Day 12 Kaikōura to Christchurch
2 days in Kaikōura on a Trafalgar tour
New Zealand Uncovered, 17 days
Day 7 Kaikoura on the Coast
Day 8 From Country to City, Christchurch
Often paired with Kaikōura
Questions about Kaikōura
What is the cheapest month for a tour of Kaikōura?
November 2026 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Kaikōura, from $1,997 per person, twin share.
How warm is Kaikōura in July?
In July the average high around Kaikōura is 52°F and the average low is 42°F, with about 2.6 inches of rain in the month.
How warm is Kaikōura in January?
In January the average high around Kaikōura is 69°F and the average low is 55°F, with about 1.6 inches of rain in the month.
Which month has the most rain in Kaikōura?
March, with about 2.8 inches around Kaikōura. The driest month is January, with about 1.6 inches.
What is the nearest airport to Kaikōura?
Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in Blenheim, about 62 miles away in a straight line. The main airport people fly into is Wellington International Airport (WLG), about 94 miles away.
What time zone is Kaikōura in?
At Kaikōura the time is New Zealand Time (UTC+12, UTC+13 with daylight saving).
