South Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Activities
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Our pick of the best South Bay Hotel Deals
Bay Cottages
Super great little place with courteous hosts !
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
South Bay | Classic Kiwi Bach | Close to Beach - KK48126
This property has only 1 bathroom/toilet, though there are 2 bedrooms with several beds.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Beach front cottage
The house is clean, comfortable, and across the street from the sea. In the morning, the street is busy with boat launches and tourists going onto whale watching cruises but the house provides an idyllic nighttime experience stargazing while sitting on deck chairs looking out over the sea/ocean.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay
Lovely place to stay, best part there it was well stocked with kitchen basics plus a Nespresso machine with pods!
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
We didn't see the host at all. The property was lovely, modern and in such a fantastic location.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 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 Kaikoura Beach and Mount Fyffe.
