A1 Kaikoura
Stay at A1 Kaikoura Motels & Holiday Park, just a 2-minute walk from Kaikoura town centre and 5 minutes from the beach. Choose from self-contained motel units, cabins, or powered sites. Enjoy free WiFi, communal facilities, and easy access to marine life tours and coastal attractions. (via site)
Facilities & details
Amenities and on-site features reported for A1 Kaikoura.
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to A1 Kaikoura.
- Reserve ahead — this campground requires a booking.
- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
Where A1 Kaikoura sits on the map and how to get there.
What’s nearby
Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.
🏞️ Attractions

Kaikoura County was one of the counties of New Zealand on the South Island. During the period 1853 to 1859, the area that would become Kaikoura County was administered as part of Nelson Province. After a vote in 1859, the area that would become Kaikoura County was administered as part of the new Marlborough Province. With the Abolition of Provinces Act 1876, Kaikoura County was created, taking ov

Kaikōura District Council (Māori: Ko te kaunihera ā rohe o Kaikōura) is the territorial authority for the Kaikōura District of New Zealand. The council is led by the mayor of Kaikōura who is currently Craig Mackle and there are seven councillors, elected at large. In 2025, the Kaikōura District Council was classified as the smallest territorial authority in New Zealand, based on a multi-criteria a

Takahanga Marae is a marae of the Ngāti Kuri hapū of Ngāi Tahu in Kaikōura, in the South Island of New Zealand. The marae was built in the 1980s on the site of a historic pā that existed prior to European colonisation. The current marae opened in 1992, though the site has been occupied by Māori for around 450 years.

The Mayfair Arts & Culture Centre Te Whare Toi ō Kaikōura, commonly referred to as the Mayfair Theatre or just The Mayfair, is a 1934 Art Deco movie theatre in Kaikōura, New Zealand. Badly damaged in the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, it was extensively rebuilt and reopened in November 2020.
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Mount Fyffe is a mountain peak in the Seaward Kaikōura Range, in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. The mountain was named after Robert Fyffe, a whaler who introduced sheep and milking goats to Kaikōura.
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Night 'n Day
- New World
- Stoney Creek Fruit and Veges
⛽ Fuel
Caltex
BP
- Z
🍽️ Food & drink
- Indian Restaurant & Bar
- Asian Taste
- Sakim Bento
➕ Medical
- Kaikoura Pharmacy
- Kaikoura Hospital
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
- Re Use: Re Fill: Re Cycle
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Public toilet
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Bowls
- Netball
- Tennis
🏧 ATM & bank
ANZ
Westpac
Bank of New Zealand
Weather
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about A1 Kaikoura.
How much does it cost to camp at A1 Kaikoura?
A1 Kaikoura charges a camping fee.
Do I need to book ahead for A1 Kaikoura?
Yes, a reservation is required. You can check availability on the official website.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to A1 Kaikoura?
Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.
Can I pitch a tent at A1 Kaikoura?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there WiFi at A1 Kaikoura?
Yes, internet access is available (WiFi).
Where is A1 Kaikoura located?
A1 Kaikoura is in Kaikōura.
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