The Kaikōura Visitor Centre has reopened - 75 Westend, Kaikōura

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Kaikōura Races

Join us for one of New Zealand's most iconic racing events, the Kaikōura Races. Spread over two days the annual event is one not too be missed.

A day for the family will be held on Sunday 2nd November, entry by gold coin donation. Monday 3rd November is the Alabar Kaikōura Cup Day, entry is $10pp 18 years and over, under 18s free. 

Sunday 1st November - First race TBA

This race day will be a FAST10 Race Day with 8 races (all mobile starts) with 20-minute gaps.

Monday 2nd November - First race TBA

See some of the best pacers in the country, line up in the $60,000 Alabar Kaikoura Cup in preparation for the NZ Cup at Addington 2 weeks later.

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Where

South Bay Parade,
Kaikōura
New Zealand

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