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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch flight
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Top hotels in South Bay
Bay Cottages
Hosts lovely. Clean, fresh, bright room - those were the winners!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
Awsome spot So close to the ramp Crays and cod literally 5 mins away
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay
Great location!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
Great spot, very private, clean and well equipped. Only issues were kicking our toes on the legs of the bed numerous times and ill fitting toilet seat keep pinching my leg.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
K'orca Cottage by the sea
The location of the property had everything we wanted, the beautiful view of the bay with the stunning snowy mountains rising up and so close you could almost reach out and touch them.The beach was just across the road, ideal for a daily fossic among the wide varieties of seaweed and pebbles. There ...
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025
The Kaikoura Bach Retreat
An awesome location and very clean comfortable accommodation. Highly recommend and we would definitely return.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 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.
