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.
Washed out trail - Middle Creek, Kaikoura
Middle Creek - KiwiRail Bridge
After the recent flood in Kaikoura a 40meter section of trail alongside Middle Creek, which goes under the KiwiRail Bridge has been totally washed out. We are due to install a Whale Trail bridge over the creek within the next 6 weeks but until then this section of trail remains closed.
Trail Section:
Kaikōura
Notice valid:
21/08/26
31/10/26
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