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.)
The Kaikōura Winter Fest 2020 has morphed into a Spring Festival on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th of October.
Residents of Kaikōura are undeterred by the cancellation of the Winter Festival and are bouncing back with the inaugural Spring into Summer Festival.
Join us for a poetry night, live music, late night shopping, markets, food, games, the Kaikōura Lip Sync Competition, street parade and ‘The Great Kaikōura Road Trip’.
Why not double up and wander the streets of Kaikōura in your Lip Sync costume?! More details and the festival schedule will be published closer to the event.
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.)
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 second year of our amazing marathon running on trails around/over the Kaikoura Peninsula and up to the base of Mt Fyffe before returning to the sea.
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.)
Kaikoura Weekend of Racing – Sun 1st & Mon 2nd November 2020
Bring a picnic and enjoy two action-packed days at one of the most scenic race tracks in New Zealand, it’s a great weekend out for all of the family.
Donation entry (Kaikoura Community Swimming Pool Fundraising Team)
$10 per person, kids under 18 free!
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.
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
Kaikoura i-SITE, West End, Kaikoura 7300, New Zealand
p +64 3 319 5641
einfo@kaikoura.co.nz
