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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Things to do
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Top hotels in South Bay
Sudima Kaikoura
"Great place to stay handy to town with a good 10min walk. Room was nice and bright and clean. Staff very engaging. Great to have a bar and restaurant so dont have to go out if you don't want to."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
"Spacious room, easy drive into town and attractions"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
"The staff were very obliging. The rooms were absolutely spotless"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
"Clean tidy room good location helpful staff got upgraded enjoyable stay"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
"Excellent stay great location good clean rooms"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
"Very comfortable, good value for money, and only 5 to 10 minute walk to shops, restaurants, and bars."
Reviewed on 11 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.
