Title: South Bay Travel Guide: Best of South Bay, Kaikōura Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Bay-Kaikoura-Hotels.0-n553248635975863478-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kaikōura](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kaikoura.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kaikōura](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kaikoura.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Activities)[South Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Bay.d553248635975863478.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Bay.d553248635975863478.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South Bay Travel Guide ## Kaikōura ![Person standing at lake with Kaikoura Seaward Range, Kaikoura South Island New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975863478/07835b38-36c7-4f1b-81c5-1ce4c585ed80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975863478/6c39d23f-b6cd-426b-ad9e-2bb03f662b29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Bay Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kaikōura travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaikura.dx6048104) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Peninsula Walkway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610371/d71eb8e8-9026-4bc1-9a2b-dbc49b31c449.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Peninsula Walkway Go wildlife spotting as you hike on a coastal route across cliff tops and down to the shoreline. See whales, seals, sea lions and much more. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Peninsula-Walkway-Kaikoura-Peninsula.d553248621532610371.Attraction) #### Point Kean Seal Colony Find out about the history of Kaikōura with a stop at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Point-Kean-Seal-Colony-Kaikoura-Peninsula.d553248621526967047.Attraction) #### Mount Fyffe Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikōura. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Fyffe-Kaikoura-Flat.d6112878.Attraction) #### Fyffe House You can learn about the history of Kaikōura with a trip to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fyffe-House-Kaikoura.d6112876.Attraction) #### Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park Enjoy an outing to Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park during your stay in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fyffe-View-Ranch-Adventure-Park-Kaikoura-Flat.d553248621532610370.Attraction) #### Kaikoura Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kaikoura Museum during your travels in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Museum-Kaikoura.d6112874.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47304136/d80569b3-06a1-44be-8dfa-b2d0f99a2285.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip £92 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kaikoura-zipline-and-native-forest-adventure-trip.a47304136.activity-details) ![Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/250044/73abc5cb-6058-411d-99f1-f099e880974f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour £164 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-kaikoura-whale-watching-tour.a250044.activity-details) ![Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45004857/fed8fe75-be8d-4ac6-803d-2cfc4080fa51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes) £122 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kaikoura-whale-watching-scenic-flight-40-minutes.a45004857.activity-details) ![Whale watching in Winter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1392818/7c4086e1-bfb5-4e3e-8a2a-4d82dd2cf908.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat £79 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whale-watching-in-kaikoura-by-boat.a1392818.activity-details) ![EcoZop Kaikoura dual ziplines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47420345/7863a483-0509-4b24-a7bc-f0ff481b0f59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura £88 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-zipline-adventure-in-kaikoura.a47420345.activity-details) ![Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45677293/db3e8851-2cf0-4284-9003-a2209f85b3e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight £77 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kaikoura-coastal-and-alpine-scenic-airplane-flight.a45677293.activity-details) [See all activities in Kaikōura](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kaikoura.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in South Bay ![Bay Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15690000/15685000/15684947/a00ddc8b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bay Cottages 29a South Bay Parade Kaikoura Stay at this beach cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum ... 9/10 Wonderful! (110 reviews) Super great little place with courteous hosts ! Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=15684947&PinnedHotelID=15684947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863478) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=15684947&PinnedHotelID=15684947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863478) ![Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27440000/27432300/27432294/1f6dfb6c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage South Bay Kaikoura Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (189 reviews) Nice tidy little place. A little short on glassware but we made do. Quiet and well located near the water. Would recommend to others Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=27432294&PinnedHotelID=27432294&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863478) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=27432294&PinnedHotelID=27432294&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863478) ![South Bay | Classic Kiwi Bach | Close to Beach - KK48126](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118210000/118207900/118207879/0f5a5391_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### South Bay | Classic Kiwi Bach | Close to Beach - KK48126 Kaikoura £119 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Such a lovely cosy bach. We felt like we were at home transported back to what kiwi holidays felt like 30 years ago. Loved the south bay community. Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=118207879&PinnedHotelID=118207879&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863478) ![South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856400/106856314/37aa166f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay Kaikoura £114 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews) Kylie our host was so helpful and welcoming. Beautiful accommidation, well set up, clean a Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=106856314&PinnedHotelID=106856314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863478) ![Beach front cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89850000/89849000/89848979/88901678_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beach front cottage Kaikoura Canterbury £157 26 Apr - 27 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews) The house is clean, comfortable, and across the street from the sea. In the morning, the street is busy with boat launches and tourists going onto whale watching cruises but the house provides an idyllic nighttime experience stargazing while sitting on deck chairs looking out over the sea/ocean. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=89848979&PinnedHotelID=89848979&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975863478) ![Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97930000/97923200/97923161/464c7aab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!! Kaikoura Canterbury £153 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews) We didn't see the host at all. The property was lovely, modern and in such a fantastic location. 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