South Bay

Kaikōura

Person standing at lake with Kaikoura Seaward Range, Kaikoura South Island New Zealand
Person standing at lake with Kaikoura Seaward Range, Kaikoura South Island New Zealand
Small but beautiful town. Tons to do. Sadly my seal encounter got cancelled due to weather, but my dolphin encounter was the best thing I've ever done in my entire life. And I heard the whale watching was also phenomenal. When I get back to NZ (hopefully one day), I'll definitely be doing all 3 and spending more time here!

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

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 browsing the exhibits at Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kaikoura District Museum

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.

Point Kean Seal Colony

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.

Fyffe House

Things to do

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

HK$1,233
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

HK$1,659
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch flight

Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch

HK$2,265
per adult
Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch
Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

HK$805
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

HK$937
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
EcoZop Kaikoura dual ziplines

Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura

HK$892
per adult
Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura
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Top hotels in South Bay

Bay Cottages

Bay Cottages

3 out of 5
29a South Bay Parade Kaikoura
The price is HK$855 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
HK$855
HK$990 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (110 reviews)
Super great little place with courteous hosts !

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Bay Cottages
Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

South Bay Kaikoura
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (157 reviews)
Awsome spot So close to the ramp Crays and cod literally 5 mins away

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

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Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay

South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay

Kaikoura
The price is HK$911 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
HK$911
HK$1,429 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Great location!

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!

Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!

Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is HK$776 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
HK$776
HK$1,702 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Amazing place to stay we absolutely loved it had everything we needed will definitely come back again to stay

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
K'orca Cottage by the sea

K'orca Cottage by the sea

Kaikoura District Kaikoura
Stay at this beach cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
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

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K'orca Cottage by the sea
The Kaikoura Bach Retreat

The Kaikoura Bach Retreat

Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
An awesome location and very clean comfortable accommodation. Highly recommend and we would definitely return.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

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The Kaikoura Bach Retreat
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Beautiful unique adorable new zealand fur seal resting on the rocks spotted in Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, Canterbury. Amazing marine mammals spotted in New Zealand

Kaikoura Peninsula

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Peninsula
Walking around Kaikoura Peninsula, New Zealand on a beautiful Spring day.

Kaikoura Flat

While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.

Kaikoura Flat

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