Best Walking Tours in Kaikoura 2025

Discover the best walking tours in Kaikoura - from sightseeing tours and cultural experiences to adventure activities and day trips with top-rated local guides.

Best Walking Tours in Kaikoura

Discover the beauty of Kaikoura on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Kaikoura by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Kaikoura

Llama Trek (Half-day) - Kaikoura Bay, Beaches & Seal Colony

Kaikoura , South Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (133 reviews)

Free Cancellation

From $ 149.48

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Spend quality time with one of the world's most exotic animals. You trek with your own llama, who walks on a lead, at your side, while carrying your belongings in saddle bags. Llama are highly intelligent, clever animals = requiring that you get to know them (and work with them) to successfully complete your trek. The subtle 'bond' you form with your llama companion is highly rewarding. You experienced guide will help you get to know your woolly companion. Your guide will also share a range of local Kaikoura history and information, including the extraordinary effects of the 2016 earthquake (the largest ever recorded in New Zealand) You do not ride your llama.

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Llama Trek (Taster) - Kowhai River Valley and Native Woodland Tour

Kaikoura , South Island

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (61 reviews)

Free Cancellation

From $ 80.44

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Enjoy a 1hr Taster Llama Trek - along the Kowhai River banks and riverbed. Surrounded throughout by protected native woodland, and abundant wildlife.

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Local Tips for Kaikoura

Wear comfortable shoes — Kaikoura streets may be cobblestoned.
Don’t miss trying local food or drink
Look out for public fountains to refill your water.
Book tickets in advance to skip the lines at popular attractions.

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Kaikoura at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.