South Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
AU$244
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
AU$164
per adult
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
AU$161
per adult
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
AU$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best South Bay Hotel Deals
South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334
Kaikoura
The price is AU$227 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$227
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (19 reviews)
"Very clean and tidy. A great stay. Very relaxing. Very reasonably priced. Everything there for cooking. Washing machine and dryer as well."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
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! (196 reviews)
"This was a good batch to stay in for 3-4 people, being comfort and cozy. Utilities and expectations were communicated clearly which was nice. The parking space is good and the batch is close to the bay jetties.While the batch itself was good, the cleanliness of it wasn’t the best. Old leaky trash ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway
Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is AU$183 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$183
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"Very comfy with all that we needed. Host was very obliging."
Reviewed on 28 July 2026
Beach front cottage
Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is AU$214 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$214
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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! (36 reviews)
"Always the best place to stay"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Kaikoura Bach Retreat
Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum ...
South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126
Kaikoura
The price is AU$244 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$244
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5 reviews)
"This was a great little 1950's cottage in a quiet part of town. It was adequate for our needs."
Reviewed on 3 June 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.
