Kaikōura is open for business! CLICK HERE for a list of activities, tour operators and eateries that are OPEN.
Kaikōura’s location and great weather lends itself to events orientated around the outdoors, fun and the wonderful landscape. We have a number of signature annual events like the 24Hour photography event in August, the Kaikōura Whale Run (half marathon walk/run) and the Kaikōura Hop (cars, cruising, carshow) event in September. Put Kaikōura on your event schedule this season or keep an eye on the calendar when you’re travelling through to discover many interesting things to do in Kaikōura.
Kaikōura Schoolyard Market
Kaikōura local Art & Craft Saturday Market. Individuals, groups and organisations promote their hobbies and interests and raise funds. Locals, as well as visitors sell a range of art & craft, produce, plants, new and second hand products and vintage clothes. There’s plenty to do for the family with the ‘Adventure Playground’ and the scooter/ skateboard area for the children. In case of bad weather we’ll use the verandas, at the front of the building. New stalls most welcome. Site fees are only $10 (3.5m x 3.5m). Spaces are marked out, there is no need to book.
Market hours : 9.00am – 1.00pm Saturdays
No winter markets (June, July, August.)
Be a part of Kaikōura’s inaugural Crayfest 2020. Running from 24th November to 29th November, eateries across Kaikōura will be serving up a variety of Crayfish dishes including cray tacos, cray dumplings, cray fritters, cray rolls, cray pies, cray tails, half cray, whole cray, cray agnolotti, cray ginger and spring onion, cray chowder and more
Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura and NCTIR are hosting a public event on the Kaikōura Peninsula to officially open and bless the Cultural Artwork Package. The final pieces of cultural artwork were recently installed along the coast, and feature prominently at the formal safe stopping areas between Ōkiwi Bay and Oaro. After the opening, bus tours will be offered to share the stories behind the designs. The buses will depart from Ngā Niho Pā on Scarborough Street, travelling both north and south of Kaikōura to a few select sites. To book your place on a bus tour please contact info@nctir.com as spaces are limited.
When? Saturday 5 December 2020 TIME Dawn blessing – 5:00am (karakia begins at sunrise, approx. 5:15am, followed by kai at Takahanga Marae at 7:30am) Official opening – 10:00am Bus tour – 11:00am – 1:00pm (approx) WHERE Ngā Niho Pā, Scarborough Street, Kaikōura Parking available on site and along Scarborough Street
Kaikōura Schoolyard Market
Kaikōura local Art & Craft Saturday Market. Individuals, groups and organisations promote their hobbies and interests and raise funds. Locals, as well as visitors sell a range of art & craft, produce, plants, new and second hand products and vintage clothes. There’s plenty to do for the family with the ‘Adventure Playground’ and the scooter/ skateboard area for the children. In case of bad weather we’ll use the verandas, at the front of the building. New stalls most welcome. Site fees are only $10 (3.5m x 3.5m). Spaces are marked out, there is no need to book.
Market hours : 9.00am – 1.00pm Saturdays
No winter markets (June, July, August.)
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market is about fresh local food, community and sustainability.
We support local farmers, fisherman and small artisan food producers, with a focus on free-range and organic products where possible.
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market has been founded by the community, for the community. As well as offering a vibrant experience for locals and visitors alike, we aim to promote healthy eating and sustainability through our education programme. We aspire to encourage entrepreneurship and small business development.
Fortnighly from November 2020 through to April 2021
10am-1pm
Kaikōura Schoolyard Market
Kaikōura local Art & Craft Saturday Market. Individuals, groups and organisations promote their hobbies and interests and raise funds. Locals, as well as visitors sell a range of art & craft, produce, plants, new and second hand products and vintage clothes. There’s plenty to do for the family with the ‘Adventure Playground’ and the scooter/ skateboard area for the children. In case of bad weather we’ll use the verandas, at the front of the building. New stalls most welcome. Site fees are only $10 (3.5m x 3.5m). Spaces are marked out, there is no need to book.
Market hours : 9.00am – 1.00pm Saturdays
No winter markets (June, July, August.)
NCTIR would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to the local community for your support as we wrap up the project.
We hope you can all make it to this fun, family friendly afternoon.
Please Join us for a special ceremony to unveil the new Kaikōura town entry sign and the blessing of two tekoteko at the South Bay corner.
This event will also mark the departure of NCTIR from Kaikōura exactly three years after the State Highway 1 re-opened on 15 December 2017.
Kaikōura Schoolyard Market
Kaikōura local Art & Craft Saturday Market. Individuals, groups and organisations promote their hobbies and interests and raise funds. Locals, as well as visitors sell a range of art & craft, produce, plants, new and second hand products and vintage clothes. There’s plenty to do for the family with the ‘Adventure Playground’ and the scooter/ skateboard area for the children. In case of bad weather we’ll use the verandas, at the front of the building. New stalls most welcome. Site fees are only $10 (3.5m x 3.5m). Spaces are marked out, there is no need to book.
Market hours : 9.00am – 1.00pm Saturdays
No winter markets (June, July, August.)
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market is about fresh local food, community and sustainability.
We support local farmers, fisherman and small artisan food producers, with a focus on free-range and organic products where possible.
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market has been founded by the community, for the community. As well as offering a vibrant experience for locals and visitors alike, we aim to promote healthy eating and sustainability through our education programme. We aspire to encourage entrepreneurship and small business development.
Fortnighly from November 2020 through to April 2021
10am-1pm
Kaikōura Schoolyard Market
Kaikōura local Art & Craft Saturday Market. Individuals, groups and organisations promote their hobbies and interests and raise funds. Locals, as well as visitors sell a range of art & craft, produce, plants, new and second hand products and vintage clothes. There’s plenty to do for the family with the ‘Adventure Playground’ and the scooter/ skateboard area for the children. In case of bad weather we’ll use the verandas, at the front of the building. New stalls most welcome. Site fees are only $10 (3.5m x 3.5m). Spaces are marked out, there is no need to book.
Market hours : 9.00am – 1.00pm Saturdays
No winter markets (June, July, August.)
Welcome to Elements NZ – Kaikōura.
Whether you’re a total beginner, amateur athlete or a seasoned pro going after serious results, Elements will work for you. Choose one stage, two stages, or the whole triathlon, and race with a smile on your face across one of the most beautiful courses in New Zealand.
SWIM
The stunning 1500m swim will feature two 750m laps in the sea with the backdrop of the iconic Kaikoura Peninsula.
This is an epic open water swim in a beautiful South Island bay – it doesn’t get better!
MOUNTAIN BIKE
A varied one-lap bike course on the outskirts of the Kaikoura Flats, following woodland path, river bank and some exciting cycle trails.
The course features some challenging climbs and technical decent. DISTANCE: 50km
TRAIL RUN
The run course will treat you to incredible views of the surrounding mountains as you make your way through the round the Kaikoura Peninsula. 9km
Don’t forget to take a moment and soak it all in!
Entries open 20th of September.
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market is about fresh local food, community and sustainability.
We support local farmers, fisherman and small artisan food producers, with a focus on free-range and organic products where possible.
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market has been founded by the community, for the community. As well as offering a vibrant experience for locals and visitors alike, we aim to promote healthy eating and sustainability through our education programme. We aspire to encourage entrepreneurship and small business development.
Fortnighly from November 2020 through to April 2021
10am-1pm
New Zealand reggae legends Katchafire are going on tour this summer and will be performing in Kaikoura this summer January 6th!
The tour will also feature fellow New Zealand musicians Laughton Kora.
The concert will be held at the Kaikoura Memorial Hall. (R18) Tickets for the tour go on sale on Wednesday November 18 and will be available at ticketspace.nz.
The Lions Club of Kaikoura 2021 presents Family Fishing Fun-Day on Sunday January the 10th.
Enjoy a day of fishing with the family with many prices to win! Prizes: Heaviest fish, species, children’s prizes, spot prizes. Top Prize $1000!
The competition takes place at the beach in town from the Whale Watch car park to the sawdust pit.
Cost: $15 senior & $15 junior. One rod/entry.
Registration: Outside Hunting & Fishing, Harakeke Shopping Centre from 7am.
Prize Giving: Lobster Inn 3pm
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market is about fresh local food, community and sustainability.
We support local farmers, fisherman and small artisan food producers, with a focus on free-range and organic products where possible.
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market has been founded by the community, for the community. As well as offering a vibrant experience for locals and visitors alike, we aim to promote healthy eating and sustainability through our education programme. We aspire to encourage entrepreneurship and small business development.
Fortnighly from November 2020 through to April 2021
10am-1pm
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market is about fresh local food, community and sustainability.
We support local farmers, fisherman and small artisan food producers, with a focus on free-range and organic products where possible.
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market has been founded by the community, for the community. As well as offering a vibrant experience for locals and visitors alike, we aim to promote healthy eating and sustainability through our education programme. We aspire to encourage entrepreneurship and small business development.
Fortnighly from November 2020 through to April 2021
10am-1pm
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market is about fresh local food, community and sustainability.
We support local farmers, fisherman and small artisan food producers, with a focus on free-range and organic products where possible.
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market has been founded by the community, for the community. As well as offering a vibrant experience for locals and visitors alike, we aim to promote healthy eating and sustainability through our education programme. We aspire to encourage entrepreneurship and small business development.
Fortnighly from November 2020 through to April 2021
10am-1pm
Kaikōura’s annual A&P Show. The country comes to town – bringing you horses, livestock, produce, competitions, and entertainment in the bay! The Kaikoura A&P Show is followed by the PGG Wrightson Show Jumping Circuit on the Sunday.
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market is about fresh local food, community and sustainability.
We support local farmers, fisherman and small artisan food producers, with a focus on free-range and organic products where possible.
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market has been founded by the community, for the community. As well as offering a vibrant experience for locals and visitors alike, we aim to promote healthy eating and sustainability through our education programme. We aspire to encourage entrepreneurship and small business development.
Fortnighly from November 2020 through to April 2021
10am-1pm
Kaikoura’s very own craft beer festival hosted by Emporium Brewing.
Craft Beer, Cider, Food, Music & Mini Golf!
This is a great little festival, purposely small with only 5 breweries to keep it a chilled and relaxed afternoon with a focus on great craft beer and food from around the region. Limited to a maximum of 300 attendees.
get your tickets quick so you don’t miss out!
(TICKETS GO ON SALE IN DECEMBER EACH YEAR)
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market is about fresh local food, community and sustainability.
We support local farmers, fisherman and small artisan food producers, with a focus on free-range and organic products where possible.
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market has been founded by the community, for the community. As well as offering a vibrant experience for locals and visitors alike, we aim to promote healthy eating and sustainability through our education programme. We aspire to encourage entrepreneurship and small business development.
Fortnighly from November 2020 through to April 2021
10am-1pm
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market is about fresh local food, community and sustainability.
We support local farmers, fisherman and small artisan food producers, with a focus on free-range and organic products where possible.
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market has been founded by the community, for the community. As well as offering a vibrant experience for locals and visitors alike, we aim to promote healthy eating and sustainability through our education programme. We aspire to encourage entrepreneurship and small business development.
Fortnighly from November 2020 through to April 2021
10am-1pm
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market is about fresh local food, community and sustainability.
We support local farmers, fisherman and small artisan food producers, with a focus on free-range and organic products where possible.
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market has been founded by the community, for the community. As well as offering a vibrant experience for locals and visitors alike, we aim to promote healthy eating and sustainability through our education programme. We aspire to encourage entrepreneurship and small business development.
Fortnighly from November 2020 through to April 2021
10am-1pm
We are excited for the return of the Kaikoura Adventure Race. Hosted by adventure racing mavens Tane Cambridge and Tim Farrant, this new 24 hour race in North Canterbury promises a spectacular wilderness adventure challenge.
3hr, 6 hr,12 & 24 hr team events with categories for all ages Fundraising for the Kaikoura High School & Adventure Racing groups For all details visit: www.kaikouraadventurerace.com
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market is about fresh local food, community and sustainability.
We support local farmers, fisherman and small artisan food producers, with a focus on free-range and organic products where possible.
The Kaikoura Farmers’ Market has been founded by the community, for the community. As well as offering a vibrant experience for locals and visitors alike, we aim to promote healthy eating and sustainability through our education programme. We aspire to encourage entrepreneurship and small business development.
Fortnighly from November 2020 through to April 2021
10am-1pm
Kaikoura i-SITE, West End, Kaikoura 7300, New Zealand
p +64 3 319 5641
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