South Bay Travel Guide
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.
Kaikoura Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kaikoura Museum during your travels in Kaikōura. Wander 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)
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
Top hotels in South Bay
Bay Cottages
Super great little place with courteous hosts !
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Sudima Kaikoura
very clean and very comfortable bed
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Like: nothing. Dislike: unit for 2 people had no table to dine at, only a desk. Skirting board and wall lining on one side of the unit was split and cracked (quite severe damage), Toilet seat was very loose and quite unsafe and it was pointed out to us that receptionist had been unable to get “name” ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Tired room, badly patched walls. Good amenities, hot tub is great, bright room at night, curtains were not v good
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
We love this charming hotel and would stay here again!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
Accommodation was excellent. Great shower, comfortable bed and kitchen well equipped. Also a great view to the mountains. Parking was also free.
Reviewed on 4 May 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.
