Kaikoura peninsula track

View from the Kaikoura peninsula track which leads from the seal colony to South Bay where you can watch fishermen and the Whale Watch boats setting off. South Bay is also a great location for safe swimming. The walk will take between 2-3 hours and is an ideal thing to do if you are waiting for the weather to calm ready for a dolphin or whale trip.

The track either takes a cliff top route offering elevated views of the sea and Kaikoura mountain ranges or you may opt for a low tide route along the foot of the cliffs which creeps safely around level rocky beaches and shaley bays. The colour of the water and the cleanliness of the beaches is outstanding. Keep your eye out for small fossils on the beaches which come from the erosion of the limestone cliffs.

There are no shops in south bay nor places to eat out so make sure if you are making a day of it take a packed lunch and plenty of drink with you.