South Bay Travel Guide
Kaikōura
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in South Bay
Sudima Kaikoura
"Very good view and cleanliness."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
"Lovely clean quiet room, a nice staff I’ve found that sometime a when I book through Hotels.com I get one of the not so good rooms but not this time the room was well appointed clean and quiet Will definitely stay here again"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
"The staff were very obliging. The rooms were absolutely spotless"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
"Booked a two bed unit here even though I am a solo traveller as it was the same price as a studio but on the booking information it suggested the two bed had an oven as well as a hob. It doesn’t but it does have an electric frying pan. However there is a sign above the kitchen counter saying you ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
"My husband and I have stayed here a couple of times, each time has been pleasant. The staff are helpful and polite, and the rooms are clean and tidy with everything that you would expect to have in modern accommodation."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
"Great location. Perfect room on second floor with ocean views from balcony. Extra shout out to staff at reception who helped us via emails with late check in. Highly recommend!!!"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Where to stay in South Bay
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.
