South Bay
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.
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.
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.
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
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Top hotels in South Bay
Bay Cottages
Super great little place with courteous hosts !
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026
Sudima Kaikoura
The service was great and the reception and
Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Staff were friendly but were hanging around the room with cleaning supplies from 9am. Check out was 10am so this felt a little premature and awkward.
Reviewed on 24 Feb, 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Warm Welcome, good size clean room, facilities good community BBQ available to use in garden. Close to shops and sports bar, short drive or easy walk into town
Reviewed on 24 Feb, 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Great location
Reviewed on 9 Feb, 2026
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Unit was very clean & tidy, had everything we needed for our stay, bed & bedding very high standard
Reviewed on 22 Feb, 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.
