South Bay
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 when you spend time at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Kaikoura Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at 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 visit to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
South Bay Hotel Deals
Bay Cottages
Super great little place with courteous hosts !
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Sudima Kaikoura
very clean and very comfortable bed
Reviewed on May 13, 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 May 13, 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 May 7, 2026
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
We love this charming hotel and would stay here again!
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Blue Seas Motel
Beautiful spot! Couldn’t have asked for a better spot on a clear warm night with walk up the road to point very special.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Other neighborhoods around South Bay
Kaikoura Peninsula
While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.
Kaikoura Flat
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.
