South Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
NZ$209
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
NZ$295
per adult
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
NZ$179
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
NZ$195
per adult
Our pick of the best South Bay Hotel Deals
South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334
Kaikoura
The price is NZ$273 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$273
15 July - 16 July
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! (19 reviews)
"Very clean and tidy. A great stay. Very relaxing. Very reasonably priced. Everything there for cooking. Washing machine and dryer as well."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
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! (196 reviews)
"This was a good batch to stay in for 3-4 people, being comfort and cozy. Utilities and expectations were communicated clearly which was nice. The parking space is good and the batch is close to the bay jetties.While the batch itself was good, the cleanliness of it wasn’t the best. Old leaky trash ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"BBQ was the best I've seen at a batch"
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126
Kaikoura
The price is NZ$292 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$292
15 July - 16 July
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5 reviews)
"This was a great little 1950's cottage in a quiet part of town. It was adequate for our needs."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Beach front cottage
Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$254 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$254
16 July - 17 July
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! (36 reviews)
"Always the best place to stay"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Bach - Kaikoura Holiday Home
Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy a garden and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located nearby.
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.
