South Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Nicole Smelson
Photo by Nicole Smelson

Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway

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

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 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

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

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

Activities

Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

AU$165
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour

Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour

AU$363
per adult
Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour
Jumping dolphins in Kaikoura dolphin swimming tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura

AU$374
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura
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Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

AU$128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

AU$124
per adult
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura
Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: 1-Hour Whale Watching Helicopter Tour

Kaikoura: 1-Hour Whale Watching Helicopter Tour

AU$1,210
per adult
Kaikoura: 1-Hour Whale Watching Helicopter Tour
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Our pick of the best South Bay Hotel Deals

South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach

South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach

Kaikoura
The price is AU$377 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$377
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Kaikoura District ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Perfect for what we needed.
"House was perfect for us. Lots of space, lots of beds and close to everywhere we needed to be. Thank you."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!

Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!

Kaikoura
The price is AU$324 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$324
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Kaikora south beach
"Really loved the location. Had never seen this part of Kaikora before. The sea was so calm and looked beatiful the day we arrived. Just a 2 min walk away. House was great, had everthing we needed."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

South Bay
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (148 reviews)
Great bach
"Great little place, was warm and had everything we needed for the weekend. Quiet location close to walking track."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

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

Cosy | Private | South Bay, Cosy | Private | South Bay

Kaikoura
The price is AU$258 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$258
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Cosy cottage Kaikoura South Bay
"The cosy cottage at Kaikoura is a great place to stay. The location is near many great walks, the sea and the boat excursions. It’s in a quiet location and there is no light pollution , so the stars at night are amazing. Seeing the sunrise and moonrise at the Kaikoura lookout is a must. The location ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Cosy | Private | South Bay, Cosy | Private | South Bay
Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway

Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway

Kaikoura
The price is AU$276 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$276
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Kiwi Bach
"Great spot….clean….great beds and linen…love to stay again sometime"

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025

Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway
Beach front cottage

Beach front cottage

Kaikoura
The price is AU$315 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$315
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
"What a wonderful stay, great location, warm and cosy, friendly correspondence.We came to bring my elderly Mother and Aunty to visit the area where they had a bach as children. A typo in a message from Raylene had us arrive at 2 Moa Rd, we found out later that day that was the site of the old ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Beach front cottage
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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 Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.

Kaikoura Flat

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