South Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
AU$146
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
AU$240
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
AU$162
per adult
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
AU$159
per adult
Our pick of the best South Bay Hotel Deals
Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
South Bay Kaikoura
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (199 reviews)
"Quiet place in South BayA cute two bedroom bach –peaceful, sunny deck, warm, comfortable beds, great shower.Would definitely recommend and hire again."
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026
Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway
Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is AU$223 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$223
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"The house was lovely, warm and clean. Beautiful view of the harbour and were able to watch the boats being launched for their day out fishing. Light dusting of snow on the Kaikoura rangers."
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026
South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334
Kaikoura
The price is AU$262 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$262
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Very easy to check in and out, tidy and clean house, good bed, pillows, linen and towels. Heat pump kept it cost when the weather took a turn. Great for a pet. Cheers"
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126
Kaikoura
The price is AU$278 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$278
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
"Great location and cozy bach"
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Coastal getaway in beautiful Kaikoura
Kaikōura Canterbury Region
The price is AU$242 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
AU$242
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
Beach front cottage
Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is AU$274 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$274
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
"Lovely place, perfectly appointed and clean. Great communications with the owner.Perfect location, only issue was the weather!"
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in South Bay
Find the best South Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Kaikoura Flat
While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.
Kaikoura Peninsula
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.
