South Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Photo by Nicole Smelson

Popular places to visit

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Peninsula Walkway

4.5/5(81 reviews)

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.

Peninsula Walkway
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Mount Fyffe

4/5(27 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikoura. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Mount Fyffe
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Point Kean Seal Colony

4.5/5(80 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kaikoura with a stop at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Point Kean Seal Colony
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Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

4/5(6 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park during your stay in Kaikoura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park
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Fyffe House

4/5(13 reviews)

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

Fyffe House
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Kaikoura District Museum

4.5/5(27 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikoura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kaikoura District Museum

Activities

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1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic Mountain top tour in Kaikoura

NZ$390
Per adult
1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic Mountain top tour in Kaikoura
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Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura

NZ$395
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura
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Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour

NZ$720
Per adult
Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour
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Private Helicopter Trial Flight in Kaikōura

NZ$470
Per adult
Private Helicopter Trial Flight in Kaikōura
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40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

NZ$365
Per adult
40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura
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Kaikoura: 40-Minute Whale Watching Flight with Commentary

NZ$173
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: 40-Minute Whale Watching Flight with Commentary
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Our pick of the best South Bay Hotel Deals

Beach front cottage
Beach front cottage
Kaikoura
The price is NZ$300 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
NZ$300
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Stay at this cottage in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
Birthday Fishing Trip
"The house was really nice and had everything you needed. Beautiful location right opposite boat ramp. loved it . thank you we will come again"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Beach front cottage
Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage
Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage
South Bay
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
Great location and lovely bach feel
"The house was clean and tidy and was as described in the booking. A classic family bach a stones throw from the beach and boat ramp. Great to be able to take our dogs also"

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

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Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage
Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
South Bay
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikoura. Enjoy a garden, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (129 reviews)
Highly Reccommend
"What an amazing place to stay. Modern and clean. Close to the beach. Perfect in every way. Thanks so much!"

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

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Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
Bay Cottages
Bay Cottages
3 out of 5
29a South Bay Parade, Kaikoura
Stay at this 3-star beach cottage in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (96 reviews)
"Enjoyable and convenient stay near dolphin, orca and seal watching."

Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2024

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K'orca Cottage by the sea
K'orca Cottage by the sea
Kaikoura District
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and patios. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Awesome stay
"Everything you could ever want is here :) It was all so neat and tidy. It is a lovely, quiet location. To open up the curtains in the morning to the ocean and the Southern Alps is just breathtaking, not to mention seeing dolphins in the bay as well. It was a shame to have to go home and we would ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

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K'orca Cottage by the sea
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
Kaikoura
The price is NZ$541 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
NZ$541
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikoura. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
South bay
"Good all round stay"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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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