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
"Great location clean new rooms and comfy beds fabulous stay"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
"Yes had functioning kitchen toilet wasn't clean sadly otherwise cosy."
Reviewed on 18 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
"Clean with view on upper floor."
Reviewed on 16 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.


