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The eco-tourism capital of New Zealand, Kaikoura, is a Green Globe Certifi ed community with a population of 3,700.The seaside settlement of Kaikoura, sits mid-way between Christchurch and Picton on the rugged east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, is overlooked by majestic mountains which are snow-capped for many months of the year.This unique combination of ocean and mountains offers stunning coastal alpine scenery and a host of activities – read our adventure pages further on!

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Page 5 Fur Seals, Green Globe

Page 6 Birdwatching

Page 7 Events Calendar

Page 8 Art Trail

Pges 9,10,11 DINING GUIDE

Page 12 North of Kaikoura

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Page 14 Whales

Page 15 Pilot a Plane

Page 16 Walking Tracks

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By Peter LanglandsExtending from the Awatere River in the north, through to the Conway is the seaward Kaikoura Mountain Range. On the Seaward Range the highest Mountain peak at 2610 metres is Mount Manakau. Forming a spectacular backdrop to Kaikoura’s Township.Kaikoura’s high mountains are mirrored equally under the sea with dramatic ocean canyons a deep as the Seaward Kaikoura’s are high. It is of course the deep Kaikoura canyon- equally over 2000 deep that attracts the vast amount of marine life into the Kaikoura region. Manakau is a popular mountain for moderate to advanced climbers. The mountain is climbed from a marked route up the Hapuku River and is considered

to be a two day tramping trip. Sudden weather changes occur in the Kaikoura Region and climbers should get detailed information from the local offi ce of the Department of Conservation or visitors centre before climbing the mountain. Yet for most of us Manakau is appreciated for the spectacular backdrop it creates behind Kaikoura Township. For photographers the early morning light affords the best photographic opportunities especially after a dumping of fresh snow. For those who venture offshore Manakau forms a spectacular backdrop to albatrosses soaring over ocean swells. Kaikoura is truly a magical location where the mountains meet the sea from mountains of over several thousand metres height mirrored by ocean canyons.

Mount Fyffe and the Seaward Kaikoura mountain range thoroughly dominate the Kaikoura skyline, and these mountains safeguard some unusual natural inhabitants.One such inhabitant is a species of weta, a large insect which looks similar to a grasshopper.While there are several species of weta in New Zealand, the Kaikoura giant weta was only fi rst discovered in the early 1990s and was a new species that had not been recorded before, says Department of Conservation Kaikoura fi eld manager Mike Morrissey.“People got very excited about the discovery,” he says.The giant weta has a body length of fi ve centimetres, about the size of the palm of an adult’s hand, but with legs extended, and including its feelers, the insect can be as long as 10 centimetres. Nocturnal by nature, the weta feeds on broadleaf and other vegetation, and can be found in decaying logs from the base of Mt Fyffe.The rare Kaikoura black-eyed gecko is more elusive than the weta and is very rarely seen. Only a dozen have been

found in the Kaikoura ranges as they are so diffi cult to locate, Mike says, who agrees with the analogy that it would be easier to fi nd a needle in a haystack than to fi nd one of the elusive small lizards.Another factor in the gecko’s rare sightings is that it hibernates over the winter, and only comes out in the daylight if it’s at least 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. Measuring between 10 and 12 centimetres long, the gecko eat small insects.More information about these and the other inhabitants of the Seaward Kaikoura mountain ranges is available from the Department of Conservation’s Kaikoura fi eld centre on Ludstone Road.

Mount ManakauBy Barry DunnettFrom the Kaikoura peninsula on a fi ne day, the landward scene is a sweeping jumble of mountain peaks. Many are named. What are they and how did they come about?From the western side of the scene, let’s start with Snowfl ake (1870 metres). This is the prominent cone-shaped peak to the left of Mt Fyffe. This isn’t actually Snowfl ake summit. That is out of sight, a few hundred metres to the northwest.Snowfl ake is a musterer’s name given during the 19th century.Mt Fyffe (1602 metres), named after George Fyffe, early Kaikoura whaler, who is said to have made the fi rst European

ascent in the 1850s or 60s. According to the historian W J Elvy, its Maori name may have been Kaiterau.Manakau (2608 metres). The origins of this name for the highest peak of the Seaward Kaikoura range are not known.Uwerau (2213 metres). The big bulky pyramid in front of Manakau has special signifi cance for Ngai Tahu. Its name may relate to Umerau, one of the wives of Tamatea.Te Ao Whekere (2596 metres), the chisel-shaped peak at the northern end of our little mountain tour. It’s name means ‘the dark cloud’, perhaps describing a northwest arch over the mountain.

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Heritage KaikouraBy Bill EdwardsKaikoura has a rich combined Maori and Pakeha heritage and this has added narratives to the landscape. The tangible physical remains of structures are glimpses into these stories. This is a small guide to some of these places.Nga Niho pa can be viewed and entered from Scarborough Terrace on the peninsula. You will notice a ditch in front of the walls, this would have been much deeper in the past and on top of the earth walls would have been built timber palisades to protect the defenders. This pa appears to have been built before musket warfare because the internal architecture of the pa has straight lines that were not good for defending against muskets. When the fi rst Pakeha settlers arrived, the Maori world was challenged and changed. The colonisation of New Zealand meant the dislocation of Maori from much of their land. The Crown brought large tracts of land from Maori at paltry prices and then on sold it to the new settlers at a substantial profi t. In 1997 the Crown gave a formal apology to Ngai Tahu, the major South Island tribe, for failing to “preserve and protect Ngai Tahu use of such of their land and valued possessions as they wished to retain” and “expressed its profound regret and apologised unreservedly”.Mackay’s Stool is a rock that is situated near the South Bay public launching ramp and in front of where the Whale-Watch boats depart from. It is named after James Mackay the Crown’s acting Land Purchasing Commissioner who rested here in 1859. The prolonged negotiations were enacted here, on behalf of the Crown, with Ngati Kuri (sub tribe of Ngai Tahu who control the wider Kaikoura area) over the purchase of the Kaikoura block of some 1,200,000 acres, known as the Deed of the Kaikoura Puchase. Ngati Kuri were given £300.00 for this land.The fi rst Pakeha settlers to come into the Kaikoura district were the whalers, hunting the southern right whale from shore based whaling stations. Much of this whaling past is hidden, but there are clues to the whaling heritage of Kaikoura scattered around the town. The best preserved is Fyffe House, which is the oldest surviving building in Kaikoura. The earliest part is the single storied wing, is built on whalebone foundations. The House was built in the mid 1840’s for the cooper at Robert Fyfe’s Waiopuka whaling station. He made the

barrels in which the whale oil was transported and stored. When Robert Fyfe drowned in 1854, his cousin George managed the whaling station and farm. He built the kitchen in 1857, and completed the House in 1860 for his wife Catherine. It has changed little since then, and it is owned by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust and open to the public. The Garden of Memories is a memorial to those who died serving their country at war. The walking path has whale jawbones as arches. There are trypots across the road on the lawn by the Memorial Hall; these were originally used at whaling stations in Kaikoura to melt down the whale blubber for extraction of the valuable oil.There are visible remains of the South Bay Whaling Station at Moa Point (Te Hiku o te Waeora) adjacent to Mackay’s Stool. Wade and Fitzgerald began whaling here in 1844. The whaling station passed through several owners and stages of development, from hand rowed boats to motorised whale chasers. The factory closed in 1922 and with it, shore-based whaling in Kaikoura.There are heritage sites connected with transportation around the Kaikoura district. The Clarence River is approximately 40 kilometres north of the Kaikoura Township; it was a major barrier to people travelling along the coast. In 1862 a ferry was established for safe passage across the river. The remains of the accommodation house that was established at the same time are on the south bank of the river below the modern highway bridge. A cairn and information board mark the spot. The ferry ceased operation in 1897 when the fi rst Clarence Bridge was built. The sea has been a vital transport link in the development of Kaikoura and much of the freight and passengers originally went by sea. The Old Wharf towards the seal colony was completed in 1881, replacing an earlier wharf built by George Fyffe. This was the port of Kaikoura, however with larger ships requiring deeper water, the New Wharf was constructed nearer the town, opening in 1909.This meant that the Pier Hotel was moved, originally situated on the front lawn at Fyffe House, it was built there in 1885 so travellers and locals could enjoy refreshment and relaxation next to the port. When the New wharf was built the hotel was moved in sections, on rollers up the road to its present position.This is just a sample of many sites of historic interest in the Kaikoura area.

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Fur seals entertain at Kean PointBy Peter LanglandsFur seals are one of the main features of any journey through Kaikoura. With a recent population increase literally thousands of seals can be observed on the coastal drive along Kaikoura. Yet one of the most interactive sites, from either above, or below the water, to see fur seals is at Kean Point on the northeastern end of Kaikoura Peninsula, where the coastal road ends.There is ample space in the car park that adjoins onto the large, fl at rock platforms from which the seals can be viewed. The rock platforms also provide, safe and sheltered environments to snorkel in and around to view the seals in their element- the most exciting aspect of all. Commercial trips are also available if you do not have your own wetsuit, or you want some “insider information” on these fascinating animals. Seals, which

appear ungainly, and dare I say it stinky above the water, become transformed into elegant and slick animals under the water.Adults and pups can be viewed throughout the year. If viewing the seals from the rock platform then keep a respectful 10 metres from the seals. If under the water often the seals will fi nd you and they are very inquisitive. They will at times startle you, and on occasions your heart my skip a beat!The type of fur seals seen are New Zealand fur seals and only bred in New Zealand, making them a special sight for visitors. Once hunted for their skins they came within a stones’ throw of extinction, but now thrive, with an estimated population of 30 000 on the South Island’s East Coast. Kaikoura is New Zealand’s fur seal capital in my opinion

While seals are mostly seen at their breeding colonies and ‘haul out’ sites they can come ashore anywhere along the coast. Usually they are resting and will go to sea again when they are ready.If you see a wounded seal on the beach, don’t disturb it. Seals have a remarkable ability to get well on their own, and even deep wounds usually heal quickly. However, if the wound is severe and you are concerned about the animal’s welfare, contact your nearest Department of Conservation (DoC) offi ce.Pups on their own are not necessarily orphaned and should be left along. They can also infl ict a painful and infectious bite.If you come across a seal entangled in plastic strapping or other rubbish, or if you notice people or dogs harassing or injuring seals, please let the local DoC offi ce know as soon as you can.Our path to becoming a sustainable destination

But what does that mean? For Kaikoura, being a sustainable Community means using keeping track of and improve its impact on the environment. Environmental Certifi cation allows us to keep check of our environmental performance. This helps to achieve the aim of Kaikoura being a sustainable tourism destination. Green Globe is the environmental certifi cation used, it is an international tourism standard started after the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit to enable tourism operators and communities to measure the impact their operations have on the environment. Kaikoura has a stunning natural environment, the Kaikoura Community believe protection of that natural environment is important and by keeping a check on the Community’s environmental impact, the Community can see where we need to improve in order to protect the environment for the next generation. Green Globe is helping us do that. If we don’t look after our natural environment, the Community and tourists will have nothing to enjoy.To become certifi ed, Kaikoura fi rst measured our impact, some of the things we measure are how much energy and greenhouse gas the Community used, how much waste the Community produced and other indicators, (visit www.kaikoura.govt.nz/green_globe/benchmarked.htm for more details). Once we know Kaikoura’s impact, we are able to manage and improve it by adopting programmes that will lead the Community toward reducing those fi gures. Kaikoura wants to reduce its impact to be more sustainable.We have programmes to help us achieve our Green Globe targets these include Zero Waste, Trees for Travellers program, Signifi cant Natural Areas program and Enviroschools, for example. As well as the community as a whole, there are also businesses in Kaikoura that adopt Green Globe and other environmental certifi cation schemes, these

include; Encounter Kaikoura, Anchor Inn Motel, Alpine Pacifi c Holiday Park, Driftwood Villa B&B, Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park, Kincaid Lodge, Waves on the Esplanade, Wings Over Whales, YHA Kaikoura, Maui, Encounter Kaikoura, Hapuku Lodge, Kaikoura Wilderness Walks, Maori Tours Kaikoura, The Fairways at Ocean Ridge, Whale Watch Kaikoura Ltd, Miharotia House. Others are working toward certifi cation, and others practice sustainability without certifi cation. If you want to know more about Sustainability please contact Kaikoura District Council or visit www.kaikoura.govt.nz.

A walk around Kaikoura peninsula will reveal the area’s breathtaking rock formations that date back many millennia.From marine sedimentary rocks in the cliffs to the one the shore platform that forms the peninsula sea colony, these rocks began as sediment on the sea fl oor between 100 and 15 million years ago.During this long period, four different types of sedimentary rocks (strata) were deposited on much older basement rocks.Since about 15 million years ago changing forces within the Earth’s crust began to deform and uplift the area.On the seaward side of the peninsula the structure is complicated by folding in several directions and localised faults.On the shore platform in Spaniards Bay the limestone layers have been squeezed into intricate folds, while towards the south side of Whalers Bay a continuous thin greenish layer can be found at the base of the cliff and on the shore platform.The green colour is phosphate, which formed around pebbles on the ancient sea fl oor during a long period where little sediment was deposited.The intensely folded limestone rocks

on the shore platform are one of the most striking features of the Kaikoura peninsula. The best place to see them is on the shore platform in Spaniards Bay at low tide.These rocks are limestone, consisting of the shells of billions of micro-organisms. Their remains gradually accumulated as a limey mud on the fl oor of a deep ocean between 70 and 22 million years ago.Water was squeezed out between the weight of steadily accumulating sediment and the mud slowly turned to stone.Then about 15 million years ago, compressional forces in the Earth’s crust began to buckle the fl at limestone layers, eventually raising them above the sea to form the present coastline.

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Kaikoura — A great base for birdwatching

East Head- An amazing vantage point over seabird colonies and ocean reefs.A distinctive, yet little known land mark on the end of Kaikoura Peninsula, East Head, is well worth visiting if you are interested in bird life or just after spectacular sea views. The head, as its name suggests is situated on the eastern end of Kaikoura Peninsula. It overlooks spectacular limestone reefs with their dramatic jagged edges jutting into the Pacifi c Ocean. A large coastal lagoon is situated between the reefs and is a top snorkelling spot. East Head itself is easy to walk up, with a well formed track, and the walk could be easily described as a gentle stroll. From the top you get sweeping views south to the Huamuri Bluffs. Cray fi shing boats are often seen bobbing up and down in the swell. Give its nature as a vantage point makes sure you take a

pair of binoculars along. Humpback whales pass by close inshore in the late autumn and winter. Dusky dolphins can often be seen splashing offshore.Over the spring and summer the sound from red-billed gull colonies, below the head is almost deafening. Often there are also large colonies of white fronted terns, also known as sea swallows- a elegant seabird similar in colouration to a seagull but smaller. While walking to East head you will almost certainly encounter the black oystercatcher, with its piercing call. Large numbers of fur seals haul up on the reefs and if the sea breeze is blowing the right way the smell is well, distinctive.Because much of the wildlife is sensitive to disturbance it is best to stay on the track. East head is accessed by walking along the Peninsula walkway, about one hour from either South Bay or the Seal Colony car park. By Peter Langlands

The Kaikoura Coastline is one of the few remaining areas where a breeding population of reef herons is left on the South Island’s east coast. The rugged and exposed coastline, with numerous rocky offshore rock stacks, is one reason perhaps why this stocky grey coloured heron survives here. While it is not known exactly how many reef herons there are on the South Island’s east coast, the population is probably less than a 100, with the majority of the birds inhabiting the Kaikoura Coastline.The reef heron is wide spread throughout New Zealand, Australia and the Pacifi c Islands, but the South Island population is at the edge of the species range. Reef herons are stock grey birds which blend in perfectly against the rocks along Kaikoura’s coastline. They are distinguished from the much more common white faced heron by their uniform blue-grey plumage and the lack of a white face. Reef herons can be sighted throughout the Kaikoura region and are often seen

on the peninsula, either at South Bay, around the seal colonies ,or along the coastline at Oaro. High tide is often the best time to sight the birds as they are pushed up to roost, and the birds are often spread out over a much are area at low tide.Often their bight yellow feet , will give them away as they are well coloured to blend in with the background.Reef herons are designed like tanks in the heron world, for handling the rocky terrain, with short stocky legs and a thick bill. When hunched up they have quite a broody expression about them, and remind me of the bird fi gures in Bill Hammond’s paintings. They actively chase down small fi sh in rock pools and crabs at low tide. They also have a distinctive feeding style of spreading their wings out to form an umbrella. Small fi sh are then tricked into thinking they are seeking sanctuary in a shady spot, until then the heron’s bill pierce them.Reef herons are just one species of over 150 birds recorded from the Kaikoura in the last ten years, but are very much a distinctive bird of the Kaikoura region.

By Peter LanglandsKaikoura boosts one of the most diverse ranges of albatross species in the world. Over 15 types of albatross have been sighted off Kaikoura comprising of seven types of great albatross and eight types of smaller albatross known also as mollymawks. Whatever the time of year or weather you are practically guaranteed the sighting of an albatross, hopefully a large wander, and the largest species of fl ying bird known. All viewable within half an hour of the boat ramp at South Bay.Most species of albatross come within hands reach of the boat this can be a little frightening when the bird in question is a Snowy albatross, the world’s largest fl ying bird, weighing over nine kilograms. In contrast some of the smaller albatross s weighs in at only 2.5 kilograms. The

Buller’s Albatross which only breeds in New Zealand is the smallest albatross species sighted off Kaikoura.The albatross seen at Kaikoura come froma wide range of breeding locations, some such as the yellow nosed albatross, as far away as the South Indian Ocean. Others such as the Snowy from islands close to Antarctica.The most frequently sighted species are Gibson Albatross, a type of wandering albatross from the Auckland Islands, about 600 miles south of Kaikoura. Yet research by French scientists tracking albatross with satellite transmitter’s showsthat the birds can fl y up to 1000 miles a day, when soaring on westerly gales in the southern ocean. For this reason often days when there is a stiff breeze you will see the greatest number, and variety of albatross. Often on calm days the birds have diffi culty taking off!

Red-billed chicks. Photo Bev Elliott

Kaikoura is a great base for birdwatching with alpine environments right next to the ocean, the diversity of birds is amongst one of the highest in the New Zealand region. While much of Kaikoura’s bird life is viewed offshore on trips of a world class standard (Encounter Kaikoura) there are still some great land-based bird watching opportunities.

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Mauri Ora Holistic Healing promotes the awareness of universal spiritual concepts and the benefi ts of holistic healing methods through professional practice, education, demonstrations and publications. The aim for Mauri Ora’s founder Darlene Morgan is to provide an inspirational and uplifting service for clients that assists them on their own unique path of spiritual healing.It all starts with Reiki, or ‘Universal Life Force.’

Reiki Healing involves chanelling universal energy through the practitioner to the client, which assists in the body’s natural healing processes through deep relaxation and the relief and release of stress.

“As physics has shown,” Darlene explains, “everything is energy and energy vibrates at different frequencies. While everything includes the everyday physical objects that we can see, it also includes thoughts, feelings and even words.

“Reiki healing allows a higher energy frequency to fl ow into the client to transform and balance negative energy and stress by allowing the body to deeply relax and go about repairing itself naturally.”

However while it allows clients some relief, Darlene also says there needs to be an understanding of what has been causing the build up of stress and a willingness to address this through a process which can ultimately lead to self-empowerment and spiritual growth.Sessions last for around 50 minutes to an hour and there is the opportunity for discussion and questions afterwards.

Follow-up healing sessions are often recommended over a period of time to allow the body, mind and soul to fully benefi t.

“I have set moderate prices and have a discounted rate for those with community services cards,” Darlene says. “For kaumatua (those who are elderly) only a koha (donation) is requested.”“I am currently focusing on Reiki Healing but am also undertaking a course on native Flower Essences and studying the healing effects of Crystal Healing so hope to incorporate these modes into my practice in the near future.”

“I also offer ‘spiritual life-coaching’ in conjunction with Reiki for those who are seeking to understand their own unique path in life.”

Operating out of Symonde Laugeson’s Te Matauranga O Humarie on Beach Road, Kaikoura, Darlene’s Mauri Ora Holistic Healing is available on Monday’s and other days by appointment.

Darlene is also quick to add that working with Symonde has provided a supportive environment.

“We are both passionate about making a difference in peoples lives and even though we have different practices, we are both essentially using the same healing principles.”

MARCH6CHANTEUSES & SHOTGUNS TOUR 2011Laren Thomson & Tami Neilson singer-songwriters:Mayfair Theatre, 8pm12ARCHAEOLOGY ON THE LAWNFyffe House 10.30am-2.30pm. No charge.19SEAWEEK COMMUNITY DAYOn the lawn at Fyffe House11am-3pm19SCHOOLYARD MARKET9am-1pmLocal crafts, produce and bargains at the Kaikoura Primary School Grounds, Esplanade20MY LYFORD CHALLENGE8am-2pm. For entry forms and race information go to: www.paardekooper.co.nz26 & 27KAIKOURA GOLF CLUB CENTENARY WEEKENDCheck clubhouse for details phone 319 562827CHRIS HAINSWORTH ORGANISTA musical banquet from Bach to Bacchus, Brahms to Liszt...of Byrds and B’s....St Paul’s Presbyterian Church,2pm. Tickets $15. Door sales only

APRIL3TUTUS ON TOURRoyal New Zealand Ballet, Featuring a new production of Pinocchio and a sparkling classical showpiece “Verdi Variations”Memorial Hall, 2.30pmTickets from Kaikoura PharmacyAdults $30. Children upto Year 13 $15.15FIRST SCHOOL TERM ENDS16SCHOOLYARD MARKET9am-1pm22GOOD FRIDAYPublic Holiday23SCHOOLYARD MARKET9am-1pm25EASTER MONDAY & ANZAC DAYPublic Holiday

MAY2SECOND SCHOOL TERM BEGINSMOVIESLocal movie theatre on The Esplanade has regular screenings. See local paper of detailsQUIZ NIGHTSTuesday: The Adelphi BarWednesday: Strawberry Tree BarThursday: The WhalerMUSO’S JAM NIGHTFriday nights at Strawberry Tree Bar, 9pm onwards.Some instruments provided.

Events Mauri Ora Holistic Healing

Symonde Laugeson of Te Matauranga O Humarie and Darlene Morgan of Mauri Ora Holistic Healing

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Reiki Healing

Stress Reduction, Relaxation& Natural Healing18 Beach Road, KaikouraPhone: 03 319 3178Emai: [email protected]

Darlene MorganReiki Master

Te Matauranga O Humarie

The Treasures of Serenity

Come and experience our unique style of

Holistic massage with a touch of Maori

Light colour theraphy

Outdoor massage room

18 Beach Road, Kaikoura

Phone: 03 319 3178


The Top ShopThe Top Shop240 Beach Road,Phone 319 70 40

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Clean Restroomfor our customers

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Our Outdoor Department has it all!Our Outdoor Department has it all!TentsPegs, PolesAirbeds, PillowSleeping BagsBarbequesPortable StovesGas, Cartridge & BottlesHeat BeadsCitronellaTravel AdaptorsFishing RodsReelsPlus All Fishing EquipmentBait, KnivesGoggles & FlippersSnorkelsFish SmokersAmmoPlus General HardwareGift Vouchers107 Beach Rd. Ph 319 5013

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Karen James — Artist

Versatile and talented local artist Karen James is probably best known around Kaikoura for her teaching success, having taken numerous classes over the years. She has taught many different people, from children and fi rst-time painters, to more advanced artists looking to improve a specifi c technique or branch out into something new.However Karen is still very much an evolving artist in her own right and keeps herself busy constantly producing artwork for sale and exhibition. Working from her gallery at Homewood Hill, just north of Kaikoura, Karen fi nds it easy to draw inspiration from her beautiful surroundings. She uses a variety of mediums and her subject matter is equally diverse, however she has recently found herself leaning towards her love of portraits.Her most recent accomplishment is a painting close to her heart – a portrait of her adopted daughter Maureen, now aged 23. Karen is particularly proud of this picture as, although she has painted Maureen on numerous occasions, this is the fi rst one which shows her as an independent and confi dent young woman. Karen has captured the grace and natural beauty of her subject, using pastels on top of a background created using tea and coffee, an effect which she likes and has used on previous works.The painting is due to appear in the second biennial Wai Art Portrait Exhibition in Carterton 2011, which calls for artists to recognize someone infl uential and important in their lives.Later this year Karen will continue her foray into portrait painting when she undertakes a large full-fi gure portrait of friend and Christchurch hotelier

Tim Nicholls, a work with which she hopes to enterthe Adam Portraiture Award and Exhibition, the most prestigious portrait awards in the country. The biennial exhibition is held at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery in Wellington, and over the past few years Karen has entered three times and been accepted as a fi nalist twice, in 2004 and 2008. She is very much looking forward to the project as her subject is a larger than life character with a colourful personality so he will make an equally colourful and entertaining portrait to work on.Originally from Australia, Karen has been interested in drawing and photography for many years. She studied under a number of well-known artists and has enjoyed a full-time career in the fi eld for some time, settling in Kaikoura and establishing the gallery in 2000. As well as twice being selected as a fi nalist at the Adam Portraiture Awards, Karen has won numerous other awards both here and in Australia including Marlborough Artist at the 2004 Peters Doig Art Awards, and Best Portrait at the Southern Pastel Arts Exhibition in Invercargill in 2007. Her fi rst New Zealand solo exhibition was held at the Christchurch Arts Centre in 2007.Karen works in oils, pastels and acrylics which are available for sale from the gallery, along with her artwork. Homewood Hill is well worth a visit, and isopen most days during daylight hours. The gallery is also part of the Kaikoura Art Trail and can be found six kms north of Kaikoura on State Highway 1, opposite Hapuku School. For more information on Karen’s work and the gallery, visit www.homewoodhill.com

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Kaikoura has a thriving artisticcommunity and the art trail offerslovers of art a chance to view andmeet artisans working a variety ofmaterials including pottery, wood,

bone, gold, ceramics as well aspaintings and drawings.

From several galleries through tohome-based studios, the art trailgives anyone interested in art thechance to view work inspired bythe Kaikoura surroundings. Makesure you find time to hit the arttrail and take home a unique art

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2. Homewood Hill Art GalleryKaren James OPEN: Most days, quality paintings, oils, acrylics, pastels, drawings.State Highway 1, North (opp Hapuku Primary School)Phone 319 7400 • www.homewoodhill.com

1. Seaward Pottery & AccommodationJuanita EdelmannOPEN: Most hours, most days. Pottery and other local artists 15kmnorth of Kaikoura • Phone 319 5795

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Kaikoura’s Dining Guide

White MorphR E S TA U R A N T • K A I KO U R A

WHITE MORPH RESTAURANT

Kaikoura’s Premium Dining Experience. Six times winner ofthe Hallmark of Excellence Lamb & Beef Award.Fully Licensed. Reservations recommended.Open 7 days from 5.30pm.

94 Esplanade, KaikouraPh 319 5676www.whitemorphrestaurant.co.nz

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Kaikoura’s Premium Dining Experience. Seven times winner of the Hallmark of Excellence Lamb & Beef Award.

NEWCOMMERCIALHOTEL &MOTELS

Good KiwiMealsGood KiwiMealsNoon�2.00pm & 5.30�9.00pm

Enjoy the friendly atmosphere inside or relax in ourlandscaped garden bar

Barbecues available � bring your own foodor we can supplyChildrenwelcome

Cnr Brighton & Torquays StsPhone 319 5087

Ph (03)319 6360We are open 7 daysfrom 5pm ‘til late

Takeaway and Delivery $5

Gluten free pizza bases available

“A little shop with a big menu”gourmet pizza, pastapuddings and more

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A warm welcome awaits you at Hislops.Organic wine, coffee and food including

fresh meat, seafood and vegetarian cuisine.Function centre now available

33 Beach Road, Kaikoura33 Beach Road, KaikouraTelephoneTelephone 03 319 697103 319 6971

Open 7 days from 9.00amthrough to, and including, evening dining

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12 Avoca Street. Phone 03 319 6666

A relaxed dining experience with majestic views.

An exciting menu with NZ Beef and Lamb, a range of

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Visitors to Kaikoura are spoilt for choice with the vast array of restaurants, cafes and takeaway bars in the town which offer both indoor and outdoor dining. The range of food available and the quality fi rst class.With a selection of vegetarian, organic, Indonesian, Indian, Pacifi c rim and seafood dishes on offer everyone should fi nd something to their liking. Most restaurants are licensed or BYO (check the dining guide list on the next page) and carry a selection of Marlborough, North Canterbury or Kaikoura wine.Seafood has been part of Kaikoura since Tamatea-Pokai-Whenua the great traveller stopped off here and lit a fi re to cook his meal of crayfi sh. This is how Kaikoura’s name came about, in full it is Te Ahi-kai-koura-a-Tamma-ki-te-rangi.Other specialities caught in the area are groper, blue nose, butterfi sh, cod, tarakihi, mussels and paua.Apart from being on the menu in local restaurants all these seafoods are available from the local fi sh shop for those who wish to cook.Kaikoura can boast a large selection of locally made produce including organic bread, high country honey, fresh fruit and vegetables, Harnetts sausages, olive oil and wine.

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This month’s feature restaurants . . .

‘The Taste of Kaikoura’

Exciting new menuGreat coffee, great atmosphereOpen fire, warm friendly staff

70 West End, Kaikoura(Opposite car park)Phone 319 6027

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DAILY SPECIALSOPEN 7 DAYS 8am till late

13A West End. Phone 319 5221

WE BOAST TO HAVE THEMOST SUCCULENT FRESHLYCOOKED CRAYFISH

CRAYFISH MORNAY

SEAFOOD CHOWDER

FREE glass of house wine withevery Fish & Fries (after noon)

SHEARER’S BREAKFAST withFREE flat white until noon

ROAST OF THE DAY

OCEAN BOUNTY PLATTERwith a range of succulent, freshlycaught seafood delicaciesincluding whole crayfish

Enjoy our freshly caught crayfishand seafood meals

* Specialising in Seafood platters *Our Crayfish is served with fries and salad

*DAILY SPECIALS*

We boast to have the most locallycaught seafoodSituated at Jimmy Armer’s Beach

on the way to the Seal Colony

94 EsplanadeThe tastefully decorated White Morph Restaurant is set in a 100-year old bank building with commanding views of the Pacifi c Ocean and Kaikoura ranges.While our extensive menu specializes in seafood, we also offer beef, lamb, venison & chicken – so there is something for everyone. Our seafood includes crayfi sh, local fresh fi sh, prawns, scallops, mussels, calamari and crab.We might look formal but inside is relaxed and comfortable and you’ll be made to feel welcome by our local staff.Awarded the lamb and beef Hallmark of Excellence for the past seven years, the White Morph is Kaikoura’s leading restaurant.Open seven nights a week we can cater for individual travellers or groups of 80. We are fully licensed and non-smoking.Don’t be disappointed, reserve your table tonight.

The Whaleway StationWhen visiting Kaikoura, make sure you take the time to relax, enjoy the sunshine and soak up in the incredible view for Flukes Café and Wine Bar.

Situated right on the seafront at the Whaleway Station near the town centre, Flukes is Kaikoura’s best kept secret, offering a relaxed atmosphere with one of the best views in town.

Do some dolphin spotting or just take in the spectacular mountain scenery while enjoying an early breakfast or casual lunch on the beach at Flukes. Our breakfast menu is on offer until 11am daily – try the hearty Skipper’s Choice, a full cooked breakfast of bacon, free range eggs, sausages, tomatoes and hash browns. Lighter options are available including toasted muesli with fruit salad and yoghurt.

Our popular signature dishes have been a winner with locals and visitors alike – a piping hot creamy seafood chowder served in a sourdough cob loaf and Fish of the Day using sustainably sourced Blue Cod. Or just come in and enjoy a cup of freshly made coffee and sample the homemade cakes and savoury items.

Flukes is open daily from 6.30am till 5pm over the summer months. Wheelchair access available.

White Morph Restaurant Flukes CaféDonegal HouseSchoolhouse Road

You don’t have to be Irish to appreciate the atmosphere dispensed at this Kaikoura landmark. “Anyone who enjoys a good party will feel right at home” says Host Murray Boyd. Donegal House, begun humbly with a bar in Murray’s family living room twelve years ago. It is now a thriving, popular location for visitors and locals alike, offering; bar, restaurant, accommodation and function facilities.

Outdoor dining overlooks an idyllic garden setting and lake and with Kaikoura’s most prominent landmark, Mt Fyffe, as a background – the view is magical.

The restaurant sources its produce from the local Marlborough district to present a varied menu of local delicacies … fresh fi sh, crayfi sh, premium steak, chicken, pasta and vegetarian dishes accompanied by quality Marlborough wine. Served in a fun musical atmosphere, is what makes this restaurant fi ll all chairs.

As well as meals for in-house guests, Donegal House is open to the public 7 days a week for lunch, dinner and private functions.

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BARRESTAURANT. Extensive lunch anddinner menuACCOMMODATION. B&B, 30 ensuite roomsPRIVATE FUNCTION FACILITIESTRANQUIL GARDENS AND LAKES

BARRESTAURANT. Extensive lunch anddinner menuACCOMMODATION. B&B, 30 ensuite roomsPRIVATE FUNCTION FACILITIESTRANQUIL GARDENS AND LAKES

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Wine tastingTerminology

Astringency: Applies tothe finish of the wine andis caused by tannins thatproduce a mouth puckeringsensation and coat the teethwith dryness.Chalky: A sensation on thefinish, extremely dry.Cloudy: A fault in winewhich is caused bysuspended solids that makeit look dull.Length (long): The measureof registration of flavour inthe mouth (the longer thebetter).Sappy: A herbaceouscharacter that resembles sap.

As featured in Lonely Planet, Air NZ Inflight Movie and manyother publications. Phone 027 376 3619Outdoor dining at Jimmy Armer’s Beach on the way to the Seal Colony

• Whole CrayfishScallops • Mussels• Crayfish Fritter

• Paua Patties• Grilled Fish

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ALLURE CAFE & GALLERY

11 West End Special Blackboard SelectorEnjoy great coffeeTasty cuisineUnique ambience

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AROMAS CAFE & BAR

13a West EndPrinted Blackboard & Specials

Crayfish Mornay. Free flat white with every Shearer’s Breakfast

319 5221

BAYSIDE BLUE CAFE 146 Esplanade A la carteMediterrean style using fresh local products 319 7145

CAFÉ ENCOUNTER 96 EsplanadePrinted, a-la-carte,blackboard specials and interesting cabinet options

Breakfast, lunches and all day snacks - freshly prepared daily

319 6777

DONEGAL HOUSE

Schoolhouse Road A la carte

Extensive lunch & dinner menu. Rib-eye steak, local fresh fish & crayfish

319 5083

FLUKES CAFE The Whaleway Station

All day cabinet selection and blackboard

Coffee. Seafood Chowder. Cabinet food selection. 319 7733

GREEN DOLPHIN 12 Avoca Street Printed New Zealand Cuisine 319 6666

HISLOPS CAFÉ

33 Beach RoadGreet, seat, relaxed service, day & night printed plus specials

Organic - Fresh fish, meat & vegetarian food. 319 6971

KAIKOURA SEAFOOD BBQ

Fyffe Quay, Jimmy Armer’s Beach

Printed & BlackboardCrayfish, Paua Patties, Scallops, Prawns, Fish 0273763619

LOBSTER INN TAVERN & RUMBAR

115 Beach Road

Blackboard & Printed

Local seafood and fresh NZ cuisine

Lobster Inn 319 5743 Rumbar 319 7037

NEW COMMERCIAL HOTEL

Cnr Brighton & Torquay St

Printed Family meals 319 5087

STRAWBERRY TREE

21 West EndPrinted & Blackboard

Good food all night. Great atmosphere 319 6451

THE BLACK RABBIT PIZZA Co.

17 Beach Rd Next to Coriander’s

Printed & Blackboard

Fresh local wild gourmet takeaway 319 6360

THE CRAYPOT

70 West EndPrinted & Blackboard

Crayfish specialists 300gm steak 319 6027

THE PIER RESTAURANT/BAR

1 Avoca Street by new wharf

A la carte blackboard specials

Fresh seafood/steak, creative local cuisine, fresh crayfish. Lunch and dinner

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TUTIS RESTAURANT/BAR

35 Beach RdPrinted A la carte

Fresh local seafood. Premium Steak. Indonesian/ Singaporean Cuisine

319 3370

WHITE MORPH RESTAURANT

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TAVERN/SPORTS BARBistro Menu - variety and value

for moneyFull TAB facility

Separate gaming roomPool table

Big screen viewing plus 6 largeTV’s for perfect viewing

Kaikoura’s local barGreat entertainment - greatatmosphere - open 7 days

RUM BARNew upstairs dining above the

Lobster Inn Tavern.Separate entry

A la Carte menu - relaxeddining atmosphere overlookingKaikoura township, coast and

mountainsLadies happy hour night

5 - 7pm every FridayGreat functions venue

QUALITY AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATIONStudio, family and new deluxe units. All units non smoking.

Camping facilities avail. - power sites. Quiet & convenient location.Guest laundry. Solar heated swimming pool (seasonal). Conference

facility. Ample parking. Corporate and seasonal rates apply.35 Beach Road - Kaikoura - New Zealand

Telephone 03 319 3370 www.tutis.co.nz

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North of Kaikoura

On State Highway 1 at Wharanui, halfway between Kaikoura and Blenheim, there is a picturesque small stone church, St Oswald’s.St Oswald’s was built in 1927 by Wharanui land owners Charles and Selina Murray in memory of their son, Charles junior.Charles junior had been ill and had gone to Switzerland in hope of fi nding a cure, but sadly died in Geneva in June 1924 aged only 19.The stone for the church was quarried from a small nearby stream, and the Anglican Bishop of the Nelson Diocese, the Right Reverend Sadlier, dedicated the building on February 20, 1927.The church, which belongs to the Nelson Anglican Diocese and is part of the Awatere Parish, is kept open for the passing public to visit.It has beautiful stained glass windows donated by Wharaniu area residents in memory of family members.Services are still held in the church from time to time along with weddings and the occasional christening.A small cemetery behind the church contains the graves of the Murray family and other local residents.St Oswalds at Wharanui is an attractive stone building built to honour a loved family member and today is a place for passing travellers to look through and refl ect.

By Peter LanglandsThe coastline to the north of Kaikoura offers a range of locations to stop for a beach walk. Often few people stop as they are moving on their way north to Picton. If you have a spare hour or so there is a range of beach walks worth checking out.One such walk is situated about 40 minutes drive north of Kaikoura. Just south off the Waima River is a small settlement of Wharanui. A short gravel road, sign posted, off State Highway One, leads down to sand dunes. Park at the dunes and it is a short walk out onto the beach. Immediately to the south of the access point is a series of spectacular limestone outcrops, which are best viewed at low tide. The snow-capped mountains of the Seaward Kaikoura’s form a spectacular background.You can walk north from the access at

Wharanui to the Waima Rivermouth, which takes about 30 minutes. The walk is relaxing and a wide range of wildlife can be sighted. Black oystercatchers are often seen on the beach, with gannets often seen fl ying offshore. The beach is also excellent for surf casting between the offshore reefs and is a prime spot to catch blue moki and other types of reef fi sh. The beach and associated reefs are also worth snorkelling for pauas, crayfi sh or spear fi shing for butterfi sh when sea conditions clear. At times shoals of kahawai can be seen swimming along the beach.The beach is also ideal for a relaxing picnic.So take some time out for some fresh air. There are other beach walks, along gravel beaches in the region, with a refreshing walk out on the beach nearby at Kekerengu.

Waima Beach

Wharanui on the Coastal Route North

St Oswalds church which is situated between Kekerengu and Ward, about 65km north of Kaikoura

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KaikouraKaikouraTidesTides These tide predictions are not official tide tables as

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A vast marine food chain lies beneath the surface of the sea near the Kaikoura peninsula.

It begins with microscopic plants called phytoplankton.

The subtropical waters drifting southwards, east of New Zealand, meet northward-moving subantarctic waters, rich in nutrients, near Kaikoura, and there, phytoplankton thrive and multiply on the nutrient supply.

These organisms are fed on by many different kinds of small animals called zooplankton, which in turn provide food for schooling fi sh and seabirds.

The food chain fi nishes with larger fi sh, such as sharks and marine mammals such as seals, dolphins and whales.

Another factor contributes to the variety of marine life at Kaikoura.

From far offshore a submarine chasm called the Kaikoura Canyon extends towards the coast just south of the Kaikoura peninsula.

Only three kilometres from land, it is nearly 1000m deep and its proximity to the

Vast food chain beneath the oceanpeninsula means that there is a great range in the depth of the sea close to shore.

As a result deepwater feeders such as sperm whales surface in coastal waters alongside

dolphins, seals and orca.

This makes Kaikoura one of the best places in the world to see an abundance and variety of marine mammals.


Dolphin Encounter

By Kim Triegaardt“Welcome to my offi ce,” says Dave with a wide grin as he arms sweep across the sea, sky and towering seaward Kaikoura ranges.As if on cue a dusky dolphin leaps from the water beside the boat and proceeds to dance across the water slapping his tail.“He’s obviously the show off in the group,” says Dave.The former marine biologist turned Dolphin Encounter guide patiently answers the most common question he gets from scores of tourists. “So why do dolphins jump?”“Well, we actually don’t know for sure,” he says. So not all that helpful, but to be honest nobody really cares because after a 30 minute boat trip south from Kaikoura we’ve arrived at a site near Goose Bay to be greeted by a pod of nearly 200 dolphins. The desire to jump in the water and swim with the animals is palpable, almost frantic. “Wait for the horn to sound,” warns Ed. He’s already given us the safety briefi ng and the horn means the engines are off and its safe to get off the boat and into the water. We’re a mixed bag that’s signed up for this morning’s swim-with-the-dolphins experience. I’ve dragged along my daughter, Victoria because I always need someone I can make do things so I can take photos of them. We join a big group of French, German and

English tourists eager to don wetsuits, masks and fi ns to brave the 16 degree water and get up close and personal with some of Kaikoura’s more enduring residents.Dolphin Encounter runs three tours a day in summer starting at 5:30am and goes out twice a day in winter between May and October. Their permits allow two boats to do three trips a day and one boat eight trips a week and with 16 swimmers a piece and a handful of spectators, that’s 800 swimmers a week. I look closely to see if Ed’s smile is fi xed in place and listen for Dave to sound bored but it isn’t and he doesn’t. In fact both guides cheerfully exhort the swimmers to make more noise, swim around in circles and dive down below the water.Bobbing up and down slowly on the surface of the sea triggers a wave of seasickness for poor Victoria and she heads back to the boat for a bit. But when Ed spots a group of dolphins headed our way he encourages her back into the water and a dolphin swims up to her. For a couple of minutes they swim around and over and under each other.* A two-hour Dolphin Encounter experience costs $165.00 (adult) and $80 if you are just watching. Prices include the use of mask, snorkel, fi ns and wetsuit. Visit dolphinencounter.co.nz for more information.

Tourists provide the entertainment for charming Kaikoura locals

LEFT: Dusky dolphins enjoying the entertaining spectacle of black rubber clad land-lubbers splashing around.

ABOVE: There were scores of baby dusky dolphins in this 200-strong pod.

Fins ahoy - Victoria Triegaardt dives underwater to entertain a friendly dusky dolphin

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Kaikoura’s coastline is a mecca for marine mammals making observation of the fascinating world of whales relatively easy. When the fi rst whaling station was set up in Kaikoura in 1842 the humpback and right whales were keenly sought after but now sperm whales are more predominant around Kaikoura. Nowhere else in the world are sperm whales so accessible.This is mainly due to the fact that the Kaikoura Peninsula provides a meeting place for the strong ocean currents that converge in deep water canyons enabling the rich marine ecosystem to thrive and form the ideal feeding ground for the whales.

Kaikoura is an adventure enthusiast’s paradise, offering many opportunities to explore the ocean and the wonderful life within it and surrounding countryside and the wonderful life within it.Either participating or watching, there is an opportunity here to complete your Kaikoura experience.Whale watching: By boat 3.5 hours; by plane or helicopter from 30 minutes;Dolphins: Three hour trip to swim with or view dusky dolphins.Fishing: Surface, deep sea, game fi shing or crayfi shing. Two hour or full day cruises.Bird watching: Boat trips to view seabirds, albatross.4-Wheeler Adventures: Ride through beautiful hill country farmland with spectacular views of the coastline, mountains, beaches and wildlife.Golf: The picturesque Kaikoura Golf course if a full 18-hole course with magnifi cent views from every fairway.Guided Wilderness Walks: 2 or 3 day guided walks through Puhi Peaks Nature Reserve.Horse Trekking: Ride through scenic farmland and access parts of Kaikoura’s unique environment.Kayaking: Seal Kayaking, Kayak School, Kayak Hire. Enjoy the Kaikoura coastline with experienced, qualifi ed guides. No experience necessary.Surfi ng: Surfi ng lessons available for beginners or more advanced. Lots of packages.Mountain Biking: Kaikoura and its surrounding areas provide opportunities for all levels of experience.Pilot-a-Plane: Learn to fl y, no experience necessary.Diving: Learn to dive or just have a go. Qualifi ed dive instructors will show you an amazing undersea world.Llama Trekking: Have your own llama to carry your food & drink.Archery: All weather archery range and mountain kart lugeSkydiving: Experience tandem skydiving over KaikouraContact the Kaikoura Information Centre if you require more information on any of the above activities.

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Visitors to Kaikoura who enjoy playing the game of golf will enjoy Kaikoura’s picturesque golf course, nestled between the mountains and the ocean the 5353 metres (5853 yards) links course has one of the most spectacular mountain backdrops one could wish to see.Situated 5 minutes drive south of Kaikoura township. The wonderful 18-hole golf course offers something for every golfer, from beginner to the low handicapper.The course hosts many local tournaments and for the past couple of years has hosted one of the largest pro-am tournaments in New Zealand, which is held annually in October.Visitors are welcome to play at the course, which is open daily. Green fees are very reasonable - $20 per round or part round for affi liated members (NZ only) and $40 for non-affi lated, with club hire from $20.Golf carts are also available for golfers to get around the course and trundlers are also for hire. The clubhouse is open daily and offers food and refreshments as well as a licensed bar.A round of golf, while you take in the spectacular views and walk the irrigated fairways is the ultimate way to wind down during your stay in Kaikoura.

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Sperm whales are large whales that dive very deeply – up to three kilometers – to feed on squid and fi sh with a dive taking up to two hours.The males grow to eighteen metres and females can grow up to twelve metres. The average life span is sixty to seventy years while the young adolescent males from the age of about twelve years onward leave their family group to make their way to Kaikoura where they form bachelor herds. On the other hand the females live within the family group.Other whales such as Orcas, often regarded as the predators of the species are seen from time to time. Over a twelve-month period fourteen species of whales would pass through

on their migratory routes. The Humpback whale can be observed during the spring and autumn period.Blue whales – huge slender whales that can grow to a maximum of thirty-three metres are not very often seen now because their numbers were dramatically reduced in the early days of whaling, have also been known to pass through in June or July.Observing whales has become important to Kaikoura replacing the early hunting operations of the past.A popular option to view the whales is by air – something the early whalers could never have imaged.There are regular 30 minute fl ights by plane or several boat trips available daily.


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What’s it like to fl y a plane? Want to experience the freedom of fl ight while controlling the aircraft? At the Kaikoura Aero Club you can do just that, under the able guidance of a professional fl ight instructor. Situated at Kaikoura Airport, the Aero Club offers Pilot-a-plane fl ights on demand for a very reasonable cost $120 for a 20-minute fl ight. Bring a friend (or 2) for just $30 per person.On arrival, your instructor will greet you and put you at ease while answering any questions you may have. You will receive a 10-minute briefi ng which explains how the

aircraft stays in the air and how it is controlled by the pilot (you!) during fl ight.Walking out to the aircraft, a little nervousness is natural, but once you are strapped into the pilot’s seat with your instructor reassuringly beside you, the excitement takes over. After engine-start, the radios are tuned-in and the prefl ight checks are done. Time to go fl ying!As you line-up on the runway, your instructor will get you hold the controls lightly while he increases power for the take-off roll. A few seconds later, the ground seems to drop away as you soar into the air. The aircraft climbs away. You fi nd yourself relaxing and stop holding your

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breath. Glancing at your instructor, you notice his arms are folded – you are fl ying the plane!His voice is reassuring as he guides you through the climb and level-out at about 2000ft over the breathtaking vista of the Kaikoura district. Now your airspeed is about 100 knots (180 kph) but the Earth slides slowly beneath you while you get the feel of the controls and start to experiment. You track to Hapuku River then turn back toward the peninsula, learning the basic skills of fl ying.You descend the aircraft and fl y around the peninsula and overhead the township at 1000ft, all the while looking at the amazing 360-degree panorama of mountains, peninsula and ocean.All too soon, it is time to return to terra fi rma. Pre-landing checks are done, radio call made and soon the aircraft is tracking to the airport as you try to absorb the fi nal few minutes of the experience. Your instructor takes control and the landing is as light as a feather. As soon as the engine goes quiet, you hear the sound of birds and refl ect on how lucky they are to be born with wings.Your reverie is broken by the instructor offering a well-deserved handshake, and then it’s back to the Clubrooms where he will issue you with a certifi cate, explaining that this fl ight counts toward your Private Pilot Licence should you decide to take up fl ying as a hobby. Now there’s a thought – but beware: fl ying is addictive!The Kaikoura Aero Club offers the Pilot-a-plane experience, fl ight training and whale-watch fl ights.So, if you have dreamed of fl ying, or would like to give someone an original and unforgettable gift, this experience provides a unique and wonderful thrill.

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Walking tracksShort WalksOkiwi BayThere are a variety of walks available at Okiwi Bay suitable for different abilities.

Lookout 10 minsPacifi c Lookout 1hr 20 minsPatutu via Patutu Route 4½ hrsHalfmoon Bay 6 hrsSeaward Valley 6 hrs

Ohau WaterfallTime: 10 min returnThe track entrance if found from the main highway at Ohau Point 30km north of Kaikoura. Follow the track up the stream to a spectacular waterfall.

Puhi Puhi ValleyTime: 30 min loopThis picnic area and track accessed from the Puhi Puhi Valley Road. A well marked loop track winds through a remnant pocket of native forest. Lookout points along the way provide views of Puhi Puhi Stream.

Fyffe-Palmer TrackTime: 1hr 45 mins (return)This track starts from the end of the Mt Fyffe Road. The track initially meanders through farmland and then through regenerating forest. There is a picnic area along the track with excellent views.

Hinau TrackTime: 45 minThis track also starts at the Mt Fyffe car park. It is a gentle loop through a remnant forest containing a large number of hinau trees. The track is well formed and suitable for families.

Kaikoura PeninsulaCliff Top WalkTime: 1 hour (one way)This walk from the Peninsula car park to South Bay follows the limestone cliff top, giving magnifi cent views of the shoreline below and mountains to the west. Information panels across the recently upgraded track give you details of the history and geology of this fascinating area.

South Bay – Kaikoura WalkTime: 45 min (one way)This walk links South Bay with Kaikoura Township, passing through Nga Niho pa/fort, built around 1820. Continue along Scarborough Street, then down Dempseys track into Torquay Street.

Link TracksA number of other tracks allow for a round trip of The Peninsula

Omihi TrackTime: 1 hour (return)The track starts opposite the Omihi camp ground, one kilometre south of Goose Bay. The track climbs through low coastal forest to a lookout point providing great views of the coastline.

Kaikoura has a range of walking tracks ideal for exploring the great outdoors.One such track is the Hinau Track, which is situated at the west end of Mt Fyffe, where the road leading to the summit leaves the Kowhai River fl at.This track is a 45-minute loop through a forest with a large number of hinau trees. There are also many other species of trees, including mahoe, putaputaweta, broadleaf, tree fuchsia and pigeonwood.Classifi ed a tramping track, the Hinau Track is well formed and suitable for families, and a lookout provides a perspective of the fl ood-prone Kowhai River.

Over the past 100 years the river has broken its banks repeatedly and fl owed through Kaikoura township, the most recent fl ood being in 1993.Riverside reserve areas were set aside as early as the mid-1860s to protect nearby farmland. One of these reserves, the Kowhai Bush, has become a popular place to see a variety of native forest birds, most notably the South Island robin.More information on the Hinau tracks and other Kaikoura walks can be obtained either from the Kaikoura Visitor Information Centre on the West End, or the Department of Conservation’s Kaikoura fi eld centre on Ludstone Road.

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Jutting out from the coast, with a backdrop of rugged mountains, Kaikoura peninsula is a major scenic and wildlife attraction. Its relatively young rocks have been worn into many interesting forms by the pounding sea.The Peninsula Walkway reveals the geology, wildlife and history of the peninsula. All are suitable for families, providing an easy half or full-day trip. Strong shoes and warm, windproof clothing is recommended.

Kaikoura Town Centre to Point Kean Car Park(50min, 4.4km)From the town centre, follow the footpath and road verge along The Esplanade, Avoca Street and Fyffe Quay to Point Kean. On the way, look out for the interpretation signs on The Esplanade opposite Brighton and Margate Streets, telling stories of ‘Life on the Edge’, a community living by the sea – the land, the sea and the people.At Avoca Street, the sign takes you back to 1909, when the new wharf was built.

Near Fyffe House, a sign details the early European settlement in Kaikoura and at nearby Armers Beach, the story tells of the importance this site holds for the local community, both past and present, for the shelter it provides.

As you approach Point Kean car park, you will notice several signs warning that seals are likely to be present in the surrounding area. Most of the seals in the car park are males.

They may appear to be harmless; however, they are capable of becoming aggressive if disturbed and can infl ict a nasty, infectious bite. The seals on the rocky platforms out from the car park are females and their pups. These females have recently begun breeding at this location. For the safety and to avoid disturbing the seals, please remain 10 metres from any seal in the vicinity of the car park. Along the rest of the Kaikoura Coast, 20 metres is the recommended distance to keep away from a seal.There are no toilets in the car park. The nearest toilet is at Armers Beach.

Point Kean Car Park to Point Kean Viewpoint(5min, 200m)A walk up the hill from the car park takes you to a lookout platform. This platform, designed in the shape of a waka, affords an excellent view of both the sea and the mountains. Here, interpretation panels provide stories of the land, the sea and the people who lived here.From the car park when the tide is low, you are able to explore the open tidal platforms. You may see wading birds, such as oystercatchers and reef herons, feeding on the platforms. Shags are common also and blue penguins may be seen bobbing just offshore.Just off the tidal platforms is an excellent diving area for those who want a closer look at the marine life.Seaweeds, both small and large, thrive in the nutrient-rich waters of the Kaikoura coastline. In the many rock pools, shellfi sh, anemones, shrimps, triplefi ns and rockfi sh can be seen, although the fi sh may be hiding to avoid stalking birds.This is also an excellent snorkelling are for those who want a closer look at the marine life.You may notice patterns on the rock surface, as if a mini water-blaster has been at work. These are left by limpets grazing on algae when the tide is in, or at night. One species always returns to the same place to await the tide’s return. Over time it modifi es the rock to fi t its particular shell-shapes, thus minimising water loss.

Point Kean Viewpoint to Whalers Bay Viewpoint(25min, 1.5km)Beyond the lookout platform, follow the track along the cliff top for superb views of rugged cliff formations, tidal platforms and the Seaward Kaikoura Range. An interpretation panel on this section of the Walkway explains that, hundreds of years ago, the Peninsula was forested with many species of native New Zealand trees and plants. Most of this vegetation was removed during successive waves of human development, leaving small, remnant outcrops of hardy shrubs and plants clinging to the steep cliff faces.Seabirds, seals, walkers, divers, crayfi sh fl oats and

fi shing boats all lend their own fl avour to the view. Out to sea, you may see scores of seabirds feeding frantically on small fi sh herded to the surface by bigger fi sh or dolphins. Interpretation panel on the cliff top overlooking ‘The Sugarloaf” describes the point below as ‘Bird City’ – the largest red-billed gull colony in the South Island. From here, whalers kept a vigil over the sea, looking out for their quarry. Around the corner in Whalers Bay was the lauching point for the whalers’ boats.

Whalers Bay Viewpoint to South Bay Viewpoint(20min, 1.1km)On the sea cliffs near this section of the walkway, DOC is working to establish a new colony of Hutton’s shearwater. If you walking this section in summer, you may see large rafts of these birds sitting on the water. At nightfall, these birds, after feeding at sea all day, return to their breeding colonies high up in the Seaward Kaikoura Ranges. An interpretation panel further explains the work being undertaken to establish a colony on the Kaikoura Peninsula.

South Bay Viewpoint to South Bay Car Park(15min, 600m)From the South Bay viewpoint, the walkway descends to a fully accessible

path that leads to an information shelter and toilets at South Bay. Before descending to South Bay, linger to view the tidal platforms and the view south. The interpretation panel here has a landscaped profi le identifying the mountain peaks and Goose Bay.

South Bay to Kaikoura Town Centre via Scarborough Street(1h5min, 3.9km)From the South Bay shelter, return to Kaikoura town centre by following the marker posts along the coast towards the marina. Follow the marker posts to South Bay Parade and cross to South Bay Track, walk up the hill, cross Scarborough Street and walk down Toms Track to return to The Esplanade.

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An Alpine Pacific Triangle

Just 45 minutes north of Christchurch, the Alpine Pacific Triangle is the perfect touring route, unfolding a rich tapestry of experiences for every traveller, whatever your interest.The Alpine Pacific Triangle combines some of New Zealand’s premier tourist attractions, all within 2 hours drive of each other. Beginning in the Waipara Wine Region, the Alpine Pacific Triangle heads along the coast to the eco-tourism mecca of Kaikoura, or inland to New Zealand’s leading thermal resort – Hanmer Springs.At 370 km in length the route is best explored over a number of days with Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs the obvious stop over points. Waipara Wine RegionThe start of the Alpine Pacific Triangle is representated by the Waipara Valley, a wine region of considerable acclaim. Take some time out on a wine tasting tour and visit the many fine vineyards contributing to New Zealand’s growing wine reputation.Hurunui, Waikari & CulverdenHeading inland you will encounter a number of fascinating rural towns, as well as the lovely Weka Pass – home of ancient Maori rock paintings. Waikari, on the northern side of the pass, is a great place to stop and enjoy the delights of a traditional New Zealand ‘tea-room’. These rural style cafes specialise in hearty baked good and not surprisingly, a good cup of tea (or coffee).Heading north you will encounter the rural outposts of Hurunui and Culverden. Of special note is Hurunui’s historic pub – a fine specimen of pioneering stone-work.

Hanmer Springs Alpine ResortFrom Culverden head further inland to the alpine resort of Hanmer Springs. A popular tourist destination for over a century, the heading properties of these natural springs are well-known. Set aside a good few hours to relax in the naturally heated sulphur pools. While you’re reclining, the kids can enjoy themselves on the hydro slides or in the fresh water swimming pools. You can even indulge in a wine, poolside or dine at the complex’s own restaurant. Private pools, saunas and spa facilities are also available.Hanmer Springs is a mecca for outdoor recreation. Many great walks can be found in the area, which is carpeted in heavily forested pine plantations and native bush. Mountain biking trails are popular, and the more adventurous visitor can even embark on some jet boating, whitewater rafting or bungy jumping.Kaikoura Eco-TourismOn the coastal side of the triangle you will discover the eco-tourism mecca of Kaikoura.Cheviot & Gore BayOther highlights along the coast include one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets – the secluded holiday village of Gore Bay. With a fantastic swimming beach and some great surf, the town’s many holiday homes are in hot demand during the summer months. This is a great place to take the kids for a day by the sea – just head towards the coast from Cheviot. With so much to do along this diverse route you’ll need to set aside a few days to truly explore the region, but the experience will be truly worth your while!

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