South Bay Travel Guide

Kaikōura

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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

Point Kean Seal Colony

4.5/5(12 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

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

Kaikoura Museum

4/5(3 reviews)

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.

Kaikoura Museum

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 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
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (110 reviews)
Super great little place with courteous hosts !

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

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Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is 2.397.669 ₫ per night from 14 May to 15 May
2.397.669 ₫
2.757.319 ₫ total
14 May - 15 May
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! (552 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is 1.774.908 ₫ per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
1.774.908 ₫
2.041.082 ₫ total
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (462 reviews)
Comfortable stay

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is 1.224.642 ₫ per night from 8 May to 9 May
1.224.642 ₫
1.408.338 ₫ total
8 May - 9 May
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (482 reviews)
I had a small cabin with a very comfy bed., suitable for my one night stay. The shower, toilet and laundry facilities were more that adequate. The kitchen seemed to have some cooking equipment but I didn't see any storage space for people with their own food supplies. Dining/ lounge space is combined ...

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 out of 5
146 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is 2.375.077 ₫ per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
2.375.077 ₫
2.731.339 ₫ total
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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 in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (373 reviews)
More a motel cabin than a boutique hotel

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
The White Morph - Heritage Collection

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

4.5 out of 5
92-94 The Esplanade Kaikoura
The price is 3.395.039 ₫ per night from 1 May to 2 May
3.395.039 ₫
3.904.303 ₫ total
1 May - 2 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (645 reviews)
Bathroom had no window and poor ventilation, so smelled a damp

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

The White Morph - Heritage Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around South Bay

Beautiful unique adorable new zealand fur seal resting on the rocks spotted in Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, Canterbury. Amazing marine mammals spotted in New Zealand

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
Walking around Kaikoura Peninsula, New Zealand on a beautiful Spring day.

Kaikoura Flat

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

Kaikoura Flat

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