Section 8
Kaikōura
Hapuku - Kaikōura
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Kaikōura
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Mount Fyffe, Manakau, Snowflake & Alexander reach up to the west with the blue blue Pacific Ocean to your east, enjoy the journey to or from Te Taumanu o te Waka a Māui
At the south side of the Hapuku River, enjoy a delightful native bush trail along the true right of the river towards the coast. You then head South along the coastal area on quiet rural roads before an 3.3km off road section through the costal dunes towards the Whale Watch headquarters.
A series of coastal boardwalks leads you into the centre of Kaikoura town centre. Look out for whales, dolphins, seals along the way as well as the endangered Hutton Shearwater bird which is unique to this area.
Temporary Road Closure, Hapuku, Kaikoura
Trail Section:
Kaikōura
Notice valid:
13/10/24
14/10/25
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Hapuku
From 7am on Sunday 13th October to 5.30pm on Monday 14th October 2024 the Factory Rd/Old Beach Rd/Hapuku Rd Railway Crossing in Hapuku Village will be closed while the crossing is replaced.
Although the road will be closed we have been informed that workers will escort you across the tracks if you are willing to walk and carry your bike. Please be patient while you wait to be escorted and cross with care.
Old Beach Road exit
Trail Section:
Kaikōura
Notice valid:
22/07/24
31/12/24
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Kaikōura town - Middle Creek section
Change of trail layout. New safer exit from Whale Trail to Old Beach Road including gradient reduction.
Make use of the stopping area to regroup and check for traffic before heading over Middle Creek bridge and off towards the Hapuku Bush Trail section
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