Kaikoura i-SITE

30/08/2021

Kia Ora Kaikoura iSITE Whanau,

Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, we have had to create a brand new page in order to continue bringing you the best service we can

Please pop on over to Kaikoura i-SITE & Visitor Information Centre give us a like, a follow and share us far & wide

Looking forward to your continued support

Nga Mihi

Damo

17/08/2021

Kia Ora Whanau,
As per Alert Level 4 restrictions, Kaikoura iSITE will remain closed for the next 3 days.

Any of our customers currently booked on transport services will hopefully have been contacted by the relevant company with updated information on routes and refunds (if needed)

Some routes are still available over this initial 48 hour period so be sure to call your transport provider for the most up to date information

Anyone affected by this disruption, please email us [email protected] for further information as we are not in the building to answer the phones. We will endeavour to get back to you asap

We will update as we get more information

Stay safe folks and be excellent to eachother

Nga mihi

Kaikoura iSITE team

21/07/2021

Looks like its going to be a good winter. Get on down and support!
Bingo anyone?

The countdown for the Kaikoura Community Winter Festival is on, this is an event for the amazing team that is Kaikoura, the attached poster has all the details and there may still be more fun to come. This will be updated when we have more information.
There are still opportunities for fundraising, Market Stalls, Food Stalls, the more we have going on the more fun you have.
Please contact me if you want to be involved: [email protected]
Schools are invited to sign up for free Ice Skating on Friday 6th however the Ice rink will be available for the whole weekend.
See you there!!!

18/07/2021

An update for all our visitors trying to make it back to Nelson direction...

If you are also booked on the ferry tomorrow, the road to Picton is once again open but take it easy and expect delays..

SOUTH ISLAND - SEVERE WEATHER - FINAL UPDATE 5PM, TUE 20 JUL

SH63 Renwick to Tophouse is now OPEN.

Please take extra care when driving throughout the state highway network as there will be priority give way and crews working to repair and clean up sections in the coming days.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while our contractors undertake these essential repairs.

OPEN WITH CAUTION
• SH6 O'Sullivans Bridge to Murchison - 30km/h speed restriction
• SH63 Renwick to Tophouse
• SH73 Springfield to Arthurs Pass - Drop out - 2km Stop/Go near Craigieburn Valley Rd

Haumarutia tō haere (drive safe) and stay warm!

07/07/2021

Looking for a scratch for your retail itch?!

Come on in and see us here at the iSITE and enjoy 50% off of everything in our retail section!

29/06/2021

Don't forget this Friday, Hāpuku school will be putting on what should be an amazing event to celebrate Matariki

Be sure to get down and get involved!

Kānapanapa mai ana a Matariki! Matariki shines on the New Year!

It has been a tough time for our community and we would like to take this time of Māori New Year to gather together, celebrate and share learning, laughter and a kai! (Delicious hangi, soup and fry bread!)

We have an amazing community here in Kaikōura and the more opportunities we get to celebrate each other the more aroha we can spread!

Matariki hunga, Matariki ahunga nui! Matariki has many admirers, Matariki brings us together

Shuttle Bus Service:
We encourage everyone to to use the courtesy van departing Kaikōura High School to Hāpuku School from 5.15pm to 7pm, and returning up to 8.45pm.

09/06/2021

Great news and a great effort by all those involved!
Almost there...

NCTIR Work on the rockfall canopy south of Kaikōura is in its final stages with all night closures ending after Thursday 10 June - yes tomorrow!

The 30-minute daytime delays (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm) will continue for another couple of weeks, including the same set opening times where the queues are cleared for local commuters throughout the day (10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm).

Good work team! A taste of the freedom to come...

06/06/2021

Only a couple days left until the Agri-tourism symposium being held at the Mayfair Arts & Cultural Centre Wednesday 9th June 2021

Places are limited, so make sure you have registered your interest to attend. Certainly a wonderful opportunity to explore this interesting and innovative area of the Tourism & Agricultural Industries

https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/the-future-of-agritourism-tickets-149819523227

Click here for the flyer (pdf) Kaikōura, 9-10 June 2021: Mayfair Arts and Cultural Centre. Wed, 9/06/2021, 9:00 AM – Thu, 10/06/2021, 5:00 PM Places are limited, so please register your interest to attend and receive further updates at https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/the-future-of-agritourism-tick...

25/05/2021

Know anyone who'd like to come visit us?

Tag them and get them here!

With prizes kindly supported by our fantastic local operators, you can experience some of the best of Kaikōura on a short break away. To get in the draw to win all you have to do is answer a couple of simple questions & fill out your details...

20/05/2021

Anyone interested, come along to the Museum on the 25th May for some great information

Calling all volunteer Whale Spotters! The Great Kaikōura Whale Count is back on this winter and We Need You!

Save the date in your calendar for training and more info : Tuesday evening May 25th

16/05/2021

Here comes the winter folks! Us here at the iSITE are shifting to Winter hours from Monday 17th May

New hours:

Monday : Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 10am-3pm

Dont forget to come see us for all your local information and onward bookings!

01/05/2021

Looks like we'll be having a great day for it.

Get the kiddies down to Fyffe House 11am - 3pm today for an enjoyable day out!

Archaelogy is about People!
Fyffe House and the Kaikoura Museum are
Celebrating Archaeology Week with free activities this Sunday from 11am until 3pm


Meet a real Archaeologist
Childrens Activities
Survey the Pier Hotel Foundations
& discover some of the archaeology of the
Waiopuka / Fyffe site
Fine weather only

24/04/2021

Out of respect for ANZAC, the i-SITE will be closed all day tomorrow, Sunday 25th April

See you at the Kaikõura Memorial Hall for the 10am service

We will remember them

12/04/2021

The symposium is on, folks! Get registered now.

https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/the-future-of-agritourism-tickets-149819523227

07/04/2021

06/04/2021

Discover the Night!
Your chance to sit under the stars and learn about the Kaikoura Dark Sky Reserve above - with free hot drinks and a kids outdoor movie!
BYO warm stuff, picnic, rugs, binoculars.
Friday 9 April, 5:30pm @ Fyffe House.

02/04/2021

Starting today 2nd April, head down to Mayfair Theatre for the Kaikoura Arts Society Annual Exhibition 🙂

25/03/2021

Great news! The Coastal Pacific train journey running from Christchurch - Kaikoura - Blenheim - Picton return, will be operating on Saturdays & Sundays during winter starting Saturday 8th May through to 16th October 2021!
To book your train tickets, connecting ferries and overnight accommodation for a great weekend away, come talk to our friendly team here at Kaikoura i-SITE 😀

Kaikoura NZ Tourism The Great Journeys of New Zealand

We're so glad to finally be able to announce that winter fares are now available to purchase for The Great Journeys of New Zealand!

From May 3 until October 17, Northern Explorer will run on its usual timetable while TranzAlpine will run Thursdays and Fridays. Also, Coastal Pacific will now run over Winter on Saturdays and Sundays!

After listening to your much-appreciated feedback, we're hibernating Scenic Plus for winter to bring it back even better than before.

We also want to remind everyone that The Great Journeys of New Zealand services can only run when the country is at alert level 1. If there is a cancellation directly as a result of COVID 19 restrictions our policy is to offer those affected a transfer to an alternative date, a credit for 12 months, or a full refund regardless of fare-type purchased.

Book now at www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz