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 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.
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 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 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.
Things to do

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura
Top hotels in South Bay

Bay Cottages
Hosts lovely. Clean, fresh, bright room - those were the winners!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Easy to navigate, friendly staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Friendly staff, good pricer
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Staff were lovely and helpful, wifi was pretty good, place was clean
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Beautiful staff. Fantastic size for family of 4. Quiet. Easy to get to everything. Can’t wait to come back!!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Mondello Kaikoura
Good laundry services and good location, helpful lady at Reception as came to our room to sort issue with TV
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
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.


