Title: Visit South Bay: Best of South Bay, Kaikōura Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in South Bay](https://expedia.ca/South-Bay-Kaikoura-Hotels.0-n553248635975863478-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kaikōura](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Kaikoura.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Flights)[South Bay Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-South-Bay.d553248635975863478.Car-Rental-Guide)[South Bay Vacations](https://expedia.ca/South-Bay.d553248635975863478.Destination-Travel-Guides) # South Bay ## Kaikōura ![Photo by Nicole Smelson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cb4469c022c189b7ab5ce09c40c9699f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Nicole Smelson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cb4469c022c189b7ab5ce09c40c9699f.jpg) ## Visit South Bay Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kaikōura travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Kaikura.dx6048104) * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Peninsula Walkway](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/337000/337494-Kaikoura-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Peninsula-Walkway-Kaikoura-Peninsula.d553248621532610371.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Fyffe-Kaikoura-Flat.d6112878.Vacation-Attraction) #### Point Kean Seal Colony Find out about the history of Kaikōura when you spend time at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Point-Kean-Seal-Colony-Kaikoura-Peninsula.d553248621526967047.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fyffe House You can learn about the history of Kaikōura with a visit to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views. 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