Getting to Kaikōura
Train
With the sea stretching to the horizon in the east and the Kaikōura mountains stretching to the sky in the west, the Coastal Pacific journey between Picton and Christchurch is one of the most astonishingly beautiful train journeys in New Zealand.
Coach
InterCity provides daily coach transport between Christchurch – Kaikōura and Picton – Kaikōura. For further details visit the following website.
Road
One main road traverses the East Coast of the South Island - State Highway 1. Hapuku Kitchen is conveniently located just off the highway - the first property on Parsons Road (look for the sign on the gate).
From the South Hapuku Kitchen is easily accessibly within a 2.5 hour drive from Christchurch through the beautiful Waipara wine valley and Cheviot through to Kaikōura. We are approximately 7 km north of Kaikōura.
From the North it’s just as easy to find us with a 2 hour drive from Picton and 1.5 hours from Blenheim. Offering panoramic views of the coastline, pull over at the Ohau Point viewing area to watch the fur seal colony just 20 minutes north from us.
Air
Christchurch International Airport is a 2.5 hour drive from Kaikōura and provides both domestic and international services.
Scenic flights and charters are available at Kaikōura airport. Air Kaikōura and Wings Over Whales offer charter flight options.
Two helicopter companies operate in Kaikōura - South Pacific Helicopters and Kaikōura Helicopters. Both offer scenic and whale watching flights. Transfers from other locations are also possible - please make contact directly for prices and options.
Local Transport
Shuttle services and rental cars are available within Kaikōura. Taxi services are also available with Kaikōura Taxi.
