Name: Bay Cottages
Price range: NZ$160
Rating: 8.8

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.

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.

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.

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.

Activities

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

NZ$179

per adult

78% of travellers recommend

Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

NZ$135

per adult

Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour

NZ$395

per adult

40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

NZ$385

per adult

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

NZ$139

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

NZ$365

per adult

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Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!

Kaikoura

NZ$350

16 Aug - 17 Aug

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 Apr. 2025

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Kaikoura

NZ$294

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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! (6 reviews)

Lovely Home

"Lovely little home, very clean, fresh and comfortable and very well equipped. Short stroll to the beach, we enjoyed our stay very much."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

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 Apr. 2025

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South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach

Kaikoura

NZ$406

1 Sept - 2 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Kaikoura District ...

9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)

Perfect for what we needed.

"House was perfect for us. Lots of space, lots of beds and close to everywhere we needed to be. Thank you."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway

Kaikoura

NZ$298

18 Aug - 19 Aug

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 Jun. 2025

Bay Cottages

29a South Bay Parade, Kaikoura

NZ$160

15 Sept - 16 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this 3-star beach cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (106 reviews)

"We had a lovely overnight stay. Gus was very friendly and helpful. Situated right across the road from the ocean. Would thoroughly recommend Bay Cottages. 🙂"

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

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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 Flat

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

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Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway

Mount Fyffe

Point Kean Seal Colony

Fyffe House

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

Kaikoura District Museum

Activities

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour

40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

Our pick of the best South Bay Hotel Deals

Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!

South Bay | Cosy | Private, Cosy | Private | South Bay

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach

Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway

Bay Cottages

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