South Bay Travel Guide

Kaikōura

Photo by Nicole Smelson
Photo by Nicole Smelson

Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway

Peninsula Walkway

4.5/5(10 reviews)

You can take time to visit Peninsula Walkway during your travels to Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Peninsula Walkway

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.

Mount Fyffe

Point Kean Seal Colony

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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.

Point Kean Seal Colony

Kaikoura District Museum

4/5(3 reviews)

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.

Kaikoura District Museum

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 View Ranch Adventure Park

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.

Fyffe House

Top hotels in South Bay

Bay Cottages

Bay Cottages

3 out of 5
29a South Bay Parade Kaikoura
The price is 2.188.845 ₫ per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
2.188.845 ₫
2.517.172 ₫ total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (108 reviews)
Hosts lovely. Clean, fresh, bright room - those were the winners!

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Bay Cottages
Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is 2.875.112 ₫ per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
2.875.112 ₫
3.306.379 ₫ total
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (437 reviews)
Nice hotel as you would expect. Super comfy bed staff on reception helpful. 10 minute walk in to central Kaikoura.

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is 2.085.841 ₫ per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
2.085.841 ₫
2.398.717 ₫ total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (358 reviews)
Room was very clean. Bathroom good. Check in easy, staff welcoming.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is 1.467.807 ₫ per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
1.467.807 ₫
1.687.986 ₫ total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (426 reviews)
Great little cabin 2 beds, father and son on the road to Auckland from Christchurch - good TV and showers in the main male block great....just the main lights not working above them thought you might like to know (2 were 2 weren't) - hot water zip in the kitchen very welcome - all in all very good ...

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.000.005 ₫ per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
3.000.005 ₫
3.450.006 ₫ total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (570 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is 2.840.220 ₫ per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
2.840.220 ₫
3.266.253 ₫ total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (397 reviews)
Good apartment close to town centre

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Mondello Kaikoura
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Other neighbourhoods around South Bay

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Kaikoura Peninsula

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Peninsula
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Kaikoura Flat

While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.

Kaikoura Flat

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