Kaikoura
Kaikoura is a hill in Kaikōura District, Canterbury and rises to 85 metres. Kaikoura is situated near the quarter South Bay, as well as near the hamlet Peketa.Places of Interest
Highlights include Te Ana – The Caves and Mayfair Theatre.
Te Ana – The Caves
Cave
Te Ana – The Caves is a limestone cave open to tourists on State Highway 1, 2 km south of Kaikōura.
Mayfair Theatre
Movie theater
The Mayfair Arts & Culture Centre Te Whare Toi… Mayfair Theatre is situated 3 km east of Kaikoura.
Takahanga Marae
Archaeological site
Takahanga Marae is a marae of the Ngāti Kuri hapū… Takahanga Marae is situated 2½ km east of Kaikoura.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kaikoura and South Bay.
South Bay
Quarter
South Bay is a quarter, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Kaikoura.
Peketa
Hamlet
Peketa is a hamlet, which is situated 6 km southwest of Kaikoura.
Kaikoura
- Hill rising to 85 metres (279 feet)
- Category: landform
- Location
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Latitude
-42.4° or 42° 24′ south
Longitude
173.65° or 173° 39′ east
Open location code
4V9MJJ2X+2X
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kowhai River and Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura.
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