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 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.
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 Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Top hotels in South Bay
Bay Cottages
Hosts lovely. Clean, fresh, bright room - those were the winners!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Clean, spacious and friendly service. I wouldn't bother paying for an ocean view, as the property is set back looking over roof tops, but I would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Sudima Kaikoura
Location, toiletries, staff, spacious rooms with nice views
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Excellent hotel park
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Mondello Kaikoura
Room spotless. We had a separate bedroom which we didn't use. So plenty of room. Spa bath was a nice touch. Easy walking distance from Kaikoura town centre.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
We had a lovely stay at the Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments and were well looked after by Poppy and the team. Clean and spacious apartment rooms and the oven and washer/dryer were a great bonus.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
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.
