South Bay Travel Guide
Kaikōura
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
Top hotels in South Bay
Bay Cottages
Super great little place with courteous hosts !
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
Great location for exploring the area. Comfortable bed, good shower, great big fridge, well equipped kitchen. Good WiFi. Great washing facilities with outside washing line, yay!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
South Bay | Classic Kiwi Bach | Close to Beach - KK48126
This property has only 1 bathroom/toilet, though there are 2 bedrooms with several beds.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
BBQ was the best I've seen at a batch
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay
Lovely place to stay, best part there it was well stocked with kitchen basics plus a Nespresso machine with pods!
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Beach front cottage
Overall good on arrival but a total power failure and no back up on the first morning left us with no alternative but to leave. We are seeking a refund for the second day, but your Web site does not seem to cater for this eventuality.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Bay
Kaikoura Peninsula
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.
Kaikoura Flat
While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.
