South Bay

Kaikōura

Photo by Nicole Smelson
Photo by Nicole Smelson

Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline

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.

Peninsula Walkway

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.

Mount Fyffe

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.

Point Kean Seal Colony

Fyffe House

You can learn about the history of Kaikōura with a visit to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe House

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 View Ranch Adventure Park

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.

Kaikoura District Museum

Things to do

Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

$108
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour

Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour

$239
per adult
Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour
Jumping dolphins in Kaikoura dolphin swimming tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura

$248
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura
Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

$81
per adult
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura
Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

$220
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
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South Bay Hotel Deals

South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach

South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach

Kaikoura
$216 nightly
The price is $216 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$216 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Kaikoura District ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Perfect for what we needed.
"House was perfect for us. Lots of space, lots of beds and close to everywhere we needed to be. Thank you."

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!

Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!

Kaikoura
$185 nightly
The price is $209 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$209 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Kaikora south beach
"Really loved the location. Had never seen this part of Kaikora before. The sea was so calm and looked beatiful the day we arrived. Just a 2 min walk away. House was great, had everthing we needed."

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

South Bay
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (148 reviews)
Great bach
"Great little place, was warm and had everything we needed for the weekend. Quiet location close to walking track."

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

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Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
Cosy | Private | South Bay, Cosy | Private | South Bay

Cosy | Private | South Bay, Cosy | Private | South Bay

Kaikoura
$140 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$140 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Lovely Home
"Lovely little home, very clean, fresh and comfortable and very well equipped. Short stroll to the beach, we enjoyed our stay very much."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Cosy | Private | South Bay, Cosy | Private | South Bay
Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway

Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway

Kaikoura
$157 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$178 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Kiwi Bach
"Great spot….clean….great beds and linen…love to stay again sometime"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2025

Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway
Beach front cottage

Beach front cottage

Kaikoura
$180 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$203 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
"What a wonderful stay, great location, warm and cosy, friendly correspondence.We came to bring my elderly Mother and Aunty to visit the area where they had a bach as children. A typo in a message from Raylene had us arrive at 2 Moa Rd, we found out later that day that was the site of the old ..."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Beach front cottage
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Other neighborhoods around South Bay

Peninsula Walkway showing tranquil scenes

Kaikoura Peninsula

While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.

Kaikoura Peninsula
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Kaikoura Flat

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Flat
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