South Bay

Kaikōura

Photo by Nicole Smelson
Photo by Nicole Smelson

Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline

Peninsula Walkway

5/5(30 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(23 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kaikōura when you spend time at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Point Kean Seal Colony

Mount Fyffe

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

5/5(2 reviews)

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

Kaikoura District Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kaikoura District Museum

Fyffe House

5/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Kaikōura with a visit to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe House

South Bay Hotel Deals

Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
Kaikoura
The price is SAR 364 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
SAR 364
SAR 794 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Kaikora south beach
"Really loved the location. Had never seen this part of Kaikora before. The sea was so calm and looked beatiful the day we arrived. Just a 2 min walk away. House was great, had everthing we needed."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
South Bay
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (148 reviews)
Great bach
"Great little place, was warm and had everything we needed for the weekend. Quiet location close to walking track."

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

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Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
Beach front cottage
Beach front cottage
Kaikoura
The price is SAR 523 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
SAR 523
SAR 774 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Kaikoura Cottage
"An old "dog friendly" cottage that has been modernized with double glazed windows, heat pump, new appliances (fridge, microwave, stove, tv ....). Very comfortable stay. It is opposite the boat launch and they launch boats from 4:00 am so take some earplugs. Good value for money."

Reviewed on 6 April 2025

Beach front cottage
Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway
Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway
Kaikoura
The price is SAR 523 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
SAR 523
SAR 676 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Kiwi Bach
"Great spot….clean….great beds and linen…love to stay again sometime"

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway
Cosy | Private | South Bay, Cosy | Private | South Bay
Cosy | Private | South Bay, Cosy | Private | South Bay
Kaikoura
The price is SAR 389 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
SAR 389
SAR 639 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Cute place, and well stocked with kitchen utensils. Unfortunately a storm moved in and limited what I could do. The neighborhood is really quiet and peaceful. Not too far from main street."

Reviewed on 13 June 2025

Cosy | Private | South Bay, Cosy | Private | South Bay
K'orca Cottage by the sea
K'orca Cottage by the sea
Kaikoura District
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Amazing views
"We loved the bach! Had everything we needed. The view over the bay is stunning."

Reviewed on 17 April 2025

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K'orca Cottage by the sea
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Other neighborhoods around South Bay

Peninsula Walkway showing tranquil scenes

Kaikoura Peninsula

While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Point Kean Seal Colony and Peninsula Walkway.

Kaikoura Peninsula
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Kaikoura Flat

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Flat

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