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.
Point Kean Seal Colony
Find out about the history of Kaikōura when you spend time at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Kaikoura Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kaikoura Museum during your travels in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
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.
Kaikoura District Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. 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.
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
South Bay Hotel Deals
Bay Cottages
Super great little place with courteous hosts !
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
The toaster had a crust stuck in it and when we put bread in it, it burned and stunk a place out.The people who were in there before us did a poor job of cleaning, especially the bathroom sink.
Reviewed on Apr 1, 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 Apr 3, 2026
Beach front cottage
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 Mar 25, 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 Mar 20, 2026
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
We didn't see the host at all. The property was lovely, modern and in such a fantastic location.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Other neighborhoods around South Bay
Kaikoura Peninsula
While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.
Kaikoura Flat
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Kaikoura Beach and Mount Fyffe are top sights worth seeing.
