South Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A rocky shoreline with a person standing on the rocks, overlooking a calm sea and a mountain in the background.
A coastal town with houses along the beach, a calm sea, and mountains in the background.


Our pick of the best South Bay Hotel Deals

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

South Bay Kaikoura
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (197 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay and had all we needed. Lovely and quiet and comfortable. Thank you :)"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334

South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334

Kaikoura
The price is NZ$273 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$273
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Very easy to check in and out, tidy and clean house, good bed, pillows, linen and towels. Heat pump kept it cost when the weather took a turn. Great for a pet. Cheers"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334
Beach front cottage

Beach front cottage

Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$358 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$358
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
"Lovely place, perfectly appointed and clean. Great communications with the owner.Perfect location, only issue was the weather!"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

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 Canterbury
The price is NZ$297 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$297
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"Typical kiwi bach. Unpretentious but really cool. Clean and tidy and great amenities. Comfy beds. Wonderful views of the Marina and mountains."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway
South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126

South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126

Kaikoura
The price is NZ$292 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$292
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
"Great location and cozy bach"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126
The Kaikoura Bach Retreat

The Kaikoura Bach Retreat

Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum ...
The Kaikoura Bach Retreat
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.

Our guide on where to stay in South Bay

Find the best South Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Kaikoura Flat

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

Kaikoura Peninsula

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



South Bay Travel Guide

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