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.
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.
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.
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.
Kaikoura District Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch flight
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura Helicopters Top n Tail Whale Watch flight
Top hotels in South Bay
Bay Cottages
Hosts lovely. Clean, fresh, bright room - those were the winners!
Reviewed on 10 Nov, 2025
Sudima Kaikoura
Easy to navigate, friendly staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
This unit had no cooking facilities apart from a microwave.It was clean & tidy.
Reviewed on 26 Dec, 2025
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
We had four adults sharing a cabin. Staff are so friendly. We loved the location the hot tubs and pool, the comfy beds and clean room. We would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 21 Dec, 2025
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Great room, very comfy and well equipped. Excellent views from balcony. Great space and location to chill. Easy walk to cafes, shops, pubs etc or to meet for planned trips. Friendly and helpful hosts. Would def stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Dec, 2025
Mondello Kaikoura
Easy to find on main road. Close to town & supermarket. Clean tidy. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 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.
