Popular places to visit
Peninsula Walkway
You can take time to visit Peninsula Walkway during your travels to 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.
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 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.
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.
Top hotels in South Bay
Bay Cottages
Hosts lovely. Clean, fresh, bright room - those were the winners!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Clean room, lovely view, quiet and comfortable!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Sudima Kaikoura
Clean room, lovely staff and nice restaurant downstairs
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Good cabins, clean, warm and comfortable
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Mondello Kaikoura
Room spotless. We had a separate bedroom which we didn't use. So plenty of room. Spa bath was a nice touch. Easy walking distance from Kaikoura town centre.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
We stayed in an apartment on the ground floor which was very convenient. It was comfortable and quiet even though it was located on a main road. The location was pleasant with views of the water, but it was not walkable to restaurants.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
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 Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.
