South Bay Travel Guide

Kaikoura
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Photo by Nicole Smelson

Popular places to visit

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Peninsula Walkway

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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
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Point Kean Seal Colony

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kaikoura with a stop at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Point Kean Seal Colony
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Mount Fyffe

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikoura. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Mount Fyffe
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Fyffe House

You can learn about the history of Kaikoura with a trip to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe House
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Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

Enjoy an outing to Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park during your stay in Kaikoura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park
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Kaikoura District Museum

4/5(3 reviews)

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

Kaikoura District Museum

Things to do

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1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic Mountain top tour in Kaikoura

฿8,473
Per adult
1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic Mountain top tour in Kaikoura
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Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura

฿8,582
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura
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Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour

฿15,643
Per adult
Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour
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Private Helicopter Trial Flight in Kaikōura

฿10,211
Per adult
Private Helicopter Trial Flight in Kaikōura
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40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

฿7,930
Per adult
40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura
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Kaikoura: 40-Minute Whale Watching Flight with Commentary

฿5,975
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: 40-Minute Whale Watching Flight with Commentary
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Top hotels in South Bay

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3 out of 5
69 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is ฿1,671 per night from 22 May to 23 May
฿1,671
per night
22 May - 23 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (347 reviews)
"Very nice and lovely location"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Bay Cottages
Bay Cottages
3 out of 5
29a South Bay Parade, Kaikoura
Stay at this 3-star beach cottage in Kaikoura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (96 reviews)
"Enjoyable and convenient stay near dolphin, orca and seal watching."

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2024

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Sudima Kaikoura
Sudima Kaikoura
4.5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ฿3,375 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿3,375
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (151 reviews)
"The welcome was very warm and the suite had stunning views of the water and mountains. Positive feedback could have had nother waste bin and mirror in the bedroom"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ฿3,068 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
฿3,068
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (382 reviews)
"It is a new and modern, clean and cosy stay. I can see that the apartments are being very well looked-after. The host was friendly. Would be great if there is wall hook in the bath room. Love the quality of bedding and its linen."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura
The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge, Kaikoura
The price is ฿3,174 per night from 29 May to 30 May
฿3,174
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Kaikoura District ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (333 reviews)
"such a beautiful place. 10/10 recommend to anyone wanting to stay in kaikōura."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura
Mondello Kaikoura
Mondello Kaikoura
3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is ฿2,774 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿2,774
per night
26 May - 27 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (282 reviews)
Great place.
"Great place, recommended."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Mondello Kaikoura
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Other neighbourhoods around South Bay

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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
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Kaikoura Flat

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

Kaikoura Flat

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