South Bay Travel Guide
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Activities
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
NZ$179
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
NZ$199
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
NZ$295
per adult
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
NZ$195
per adult
Our pick of the best South Bay Hotel Deals
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
South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334
Kaikoura
The price is NZ$273 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$273
per night
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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
Beach front cottage
Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$358 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$358
per night
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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
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
per night
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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
South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126
Kaikoura
The price is NZ$292 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$292
per night
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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
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 ...
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.
