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 District Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. Stroll along 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
Hosts lovely. Clean, fresh, bright room - those were the winners!
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Kaikoura Quality Suites
The property is conveniently located in central Kaikoura, walking distance to New World and various takeaway shops. A few minutes drive to WestEnd St with all major restaurants on it. Even though on SH1, it is very quiet, very clean and pleasant. Our room on the 1st floor was vary spacious, had a ...
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Staff and room
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Spacious and clean. Would be excellent with kitchen (stove) facilities.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
The staff were very friendly, the space was very clean, spacious and the beds so comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Sweet little property
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
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.

