The FlukeSouth Bay, Kaikōura
The Fluke – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
The Fluke – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
The Fluke – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
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Cafe · South Bay

The Fluke

South Bay, Kaikōura

Opening hours

Right now in Kaikōura8:24 am
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for The Fluke. Many cafes in Kaikōura open for breakfast and lunch (roughly 7 am – 3 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

About The Fluke

The Fluke brings cafe food, coffee and brunch to the South Bay area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Kaikōura. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at cafe food, coffee and brunch venues like this, favourites such as big breakfast and mince and cheese pie are usually on the menu. We currently list 10 places in Kaikōura in the cafe & brunch category, and The Fluke is among them. The menu also crosses into seafood territory.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for The Fluke. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

On the practical side, the listing notes outdoor seating. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a cafe like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Breakfast & BrunchSmashed avocado

On sourdough with feta and poached egg

$19–24

Coffee & DrinksCappuccino

With chocolate

$4.8–5.7

Coffee & DrinksHot chocolate

Rich and creamy

$4.8–6.6

Coffee & DrinksFlat white

Double shot

$4.8–5.7

CabinetGinger slice

Cafe favourite

$4.8–6.6

Breakfast & BrunchEggs benedict

Bacon, salmon or spinach on toasted muffin

$21–26

Plan your visit

When is The Fluke busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at cafes in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around noon on Saturdays.

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Questions about The Fluke

Where is The Fluke?

The Fluke is at South Bay, Kaikōura, about 500 m from central Kaikōura. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Fluke's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does The Fluke serve?

Cafe food, coffee and brunch. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at The Fluke?

As an estimate, a meal at a cafe like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near The Fluke?

The closest is Sime's Kitchen (160 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Fluke

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of South Bay
Sime's Kitchen – Restaurant food 160 m
Restaurant

Sime's Kitchen

33 Beach Road, Kaikōura
South Bay, Kaikōura
Asian Taste – Asian food 360 m
Asian

Asian Taste

South Bay
South Bay, Kaikōura
Sakim Bento – Japanese food 430 m
Japanese

Sakim Bento

South Bay
South Bay, Kaikōura
Slam Club – Restaurant food 430 m
Restaurant

Slam Club

10-12 West End, Kaikōura
South Bay, Kaikōura

Other cafe & brunch places nearby

Cafe & Brunch in Kaikōura
NameAreaStatusDistance
Beach House CafeSouth Bay–160 m
Poppy’s ParlourSouth Bay450 m
Flo & CoSouth Bay450 m
Kaikoura Food CompanyKaikōura–470 m
The Why Note CafeSouth Bay630 m
Dolphin EncounterSouth Bay1.5 km