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nThe Town: ....a very safe place to plant down your roots. Kaikoura township is

located on a rocky peninsula, protruding from lush farmland beneath the mountains.

In the waters off the peninsula, a complex marine system provides an abundantly rich

habitat for marine mammals and seabirds making it an ideal place for getting close to

nature. A town with its own fasinating history, archaeological remains indicate that

Moa Hunters inhabited the peninsula 900 years ago. In Maori legend, Maui

placed his foot on the Kaikoura peninsula to steady himself while he

shed-up the North Island. The Maori name Kaikoura translates to

meal of craysh - kai - food, koura - craysh. It was given by

Tamaki-te-rangi when he stopped over to eat here while

chasing his runaway wives. It is likely that Kaikoura was rst

settled by the Waitaha followed by the Ngati Mamoe and then the Ngai Tahu tribes. Settlements

CHRISTCHURCHQ

....one of the Worlds most famous whale watching areas.

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became more important so they built lookouts and fortications around their hilltop pa sites.

Although they were only occupied for short times there are at least fteen of these pa sites in and

around Kaikoura with erce battles occurring at some of them. In 1770 Captain Cook rst

discovered the Kaikoura peninsula, believing it to be an island. The rst shore whaling station

was established in 1843, located near where Fyffe House still stands today. Other whaling stations

soon followed, and at one stage the industry employed over one hundred men in the Kaikoura

country district alone. Whale numbers steadily declined after 1850 and the exportation of them

became un-economic, leading whalers to turn to alternative means of existence, such as farming.

Whaling continued sporadically until as recently as 1964 when the last of NZ s whaling opera-

tions ceased. Today, the emphasis in Kaikoura is the conservation of marine life, working with a

sustainable tourist industry which allows visitors from all over the world to appreciate life in the

ocean. In 1978, the Marine Mammal Protection Act was nally passed, providing total protectionto New Zealand s whales, dolphins and seals. Kaikoura lies within the Southern Hemisphere

Whale SanctuarynPopulation: approximately 3,860, without tourists nGoogle Map: http://

maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl= en&tab=wl&q= kaikoura nLocation: from the Christchurch

Airport, travel north along the eastern coastline, 188 km/117 mile, approx 2hr 46 min nLocal

Statistics: There are 1,524 occupied dwellings and 447 unoccupied dwellings in Kaikoura Dis-

trict.....77.1 percent of people belong to the European ethnic group (Pakehas).....28.2 percent of

people aged 15 years and over have never married, 53.6 percent are married, and 18.4 percent are

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Kaikoura has a mild maritime climate and high sunshinehours all year round. The average summer temperaturesare between 13 deg C and 20 deg C with winter 5 deg C to11 deg C.

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Friday 3rd May 2013.......we started off with a drizzly morning but the sea wasnice and calm and has only improved as the day has gone on. We managed

to locate sperm whale activity 12 miles offshore with some fantastic sightings.

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separated, divorced or widowed.....34.7 percent of people aged 15 years and over have a post-

school qualication.....unemployment rate is 2.3 percent for people aged 15 years and over.....for

people aged 15 years and over, the median income (half earn more, and half less, than this amount)

is $21,800.....one-family households make up 69.3 percent of all households.....53.6 percent of

households have access to the Internet.....71.4 percent of households have access to a cell-

phone.....18.0 percent of households have access to three or more motor vehicles.....56.4 percent

of households in private occupied dwellings own the dwelling, with or without a mortgage n

Strange....but true: The Kaikoura District Council is the rst local authority in the world, and

the second community in the world, to achieve Green Globe certication in recognition of com-

mitment to protecting our environment and working towards sustainability for our residents and

visitors....(thats not strange! thats wonderful) n Main Kaikoura site: http://www.kaikoura.

co.nz/ nShopping: in the West End.....souvenirs, clothing, art, grocerys, Information Centre

nBanks: BNZ, Westpac, Kiwibank - they are open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 4.30pm n

Schools: Preschools: Kaikoura Playcentre - Barnardos Early Learning Centre - Little Tamariki

Montessori Preschool - Te Kohananga Reo - Whales Tails Preschool - Kaikoura OSCAR (Out

of School Care And Recreation) - Whales Tails Preschool - Barnardos Early Learning Centre......

Primary Schools: Kaikoura Primary School - St Josephss School - Hapuku School - Kaikoura

If your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, (mine did at a busy motor-way off ramp)........people will come from nowhere, and help you. To theextent where theyll help fx your car, and just go once the jobs done. I didnteven get to know their names!

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Suburban School - Lynton Downs School - Woodbank School.... high School: Kaikoura High

School nChurches: New Life Fellowship - Catholic Church - Anglican Church - St Pauls Pres-

byterian Church nRestaurants: Kaikoura, being an important shing port, is a mecca for

seafood lovers with ample fresh delicacies for all. Local specialties include grouper, cod, mussels,

paua (abalone), and of course the towns namesake - Craysh (lobster). For those that are unable

to catch their own, or just don t want to spend time cooking while on holiday there are cafes,

restaurants, and takeaways (NZ fast food) offering a wide range of meals for a wide range of

tastes. They cater from casual to upmarket, from fast foods to organically grown health foods.

Award-winning wine may be tasted at the Kaikoura Winery. The White Morph Restaurant features

fresh sh, craysh & delicious Pacic rim cuisine complimented with a selection of local wines

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nMain businesses: As well as the traditional farming, forestry and shing in Kaikoura, there

are many other well established businesses such as the Bakery, Timber mill, Dairy factory, Engi-

neering, Air charter, and various Tourism ventures. Local products include a health products,

Woodcrafts, Pottery, Jewelry, Carvings, Fine art and Beehives. New ventures such as vineyards,

Restaurants, Boutique bars and adventure activities nLeisure activities within 60 minutes:

Today, the emphasis in Kaikoura is the conservation of marine life, working with a sustainable

A tiny New Zealand town is hoping to become the worlds

first starlight sanctuary. Where other places greet the night

by lighting up their streets, Tekapo has gone the other

way using low-energy sodium lamps shielded from above,

and household lights that must face down, not up. The

town of 830 people on the South Island is on a mission

to protect the sight of the vast starry blanket spanning

its heavens, even as the night sky disappears behindlight and haze in many parts of the globe. The ultimate prize would be Unescos approval for a world-first starlight

reserve, and already astro tourists are heading there. Tekapo was suggested as a pilot site because of its haze-

free sky and lighting controls already in place. A Unesco working party agreed to study what tourism boss Graeme

Murray calls a heritage park in the sky. We helped make Unesco world heritage look upward as well as around

them in protecting the worlds heritage, he said. The UN body has extended world heritage status to 878 historic,

cultural, ecological and natural sites around the planet, but none includes the sky.

tourist industry which allows visitors from all over the world to appreciate life in the ocean. In

1978, the Marine Mammal Protection Act was nally passed, providing total protection to New

Zealands whales, dolphins and seals. Kaikoura lies within the Southern Hemisphere Whale

Sanctuary. Several different species of whale can be seen off Kaikoura at different times of the

year, but almost always the huge Sperm Whales. Flukes lifting clear at the start of the deep dive,

adolescent male Sperm Whales enjoy the rich diet of the Kaikoura waters while building up their

strength to move to the mating grounds of the warm north. Regularly diving to depths of one

kilometre, Sperm Whales have been known to dive to 3 kilometres, holding their breath for up

to two hours - perhaps gulping down a few groper or wrestling with a giant squid. Kaikoura boasts

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a number of tourist attractions apart from whale watching, dolphin swimming (yes, you can actu-

ally swim with the dolphins in certain seasons), seal swimming, trout and salmon shing, and

amazing costal walks, all set under the magnicent Kaikoura ranges. There are a number of in-

teresting bush walks near Kaikoura. These walks include short tracks around the foothills of

There are plenty of reasons to visit the Old Wine Barn at Springbank Estate. Sampling achilled wine in our sunny courtyard looking up to the magnificent Mt Fyffe or relaxing insidethe old rustic barn - there is always an interesting chat to be had with Taffy (the owner, origi-nally from Wales)when you wander around the property or observe the boutique winery pro-cessing line. A selection of six from the Springbank Estate wines (Breidecker, SauvignonBlanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Rose and Pinot Noir), which are poured as 50ml tasting mea-sures. The winemaker provides an insight into the wines and lets you enjoy the unique char-acteristics of the Kaikoura terroir that makes this region a good place to grow grapes.

Mount Fyffe, to climbing the mountain itself, to a height of over 1600 meters! Come prepared

for all climates though, since the combination of mountains and the sea

create strong winds and quick changes in temperature n The Golf Club:

Kaikouras golf course is nestled between the vista of the Seaward Kai-

koura Mountains and the ocean waters of the Pacic Ocean. Its within ve

minutes drive of the township on State Highway 1 offering an 18 hole golf

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course. Phone: +64 3 319 5628 - email: info@kaikouragolf.co.nz n Local tourist attractions: The Wheel

to Wheel Awesome trials or tours (by arrangement) on the Segway X2...segways latest model adven-

ture Personal Transport. Riding a Segway PT is a unique and exciting experience that will have you

smiling as you master this futuristic mode of transport within minutes. Segway riding appeals

to the young and the..not so young. They are easier to ride than a push bike and a whole lot

more fun...and its effortless. Theyre not only fun to ride...theyre eco friendly too. No

fuels, emissions or noise means that Segway could quite possibly be the mode of transport

for future generations. Wheel Awesome Kaikoura - Bruce & Janenne Blackler - Phone: (64

+ 3 319 7456) nBest local Resort: Hapuku Lodge was built to give

guests a great nights sleep in one of the most beautiful places in theworld. Located 12 kms north of Kaikoura, the Lodge is surrounded by an expansive

deer farm and 1000 tree olive grove. Hapuku Lodge is situated in one of the most

spectacular settings in New Zealand, nestled between the Kaikoura Seaward

Mountain Range and famed Mangamaunu Bay. Designed by a fam-

ily of architects and designers as a contemporary country lodge,

Hapuku Lodge offers six guest rooms, a stand alone spacious apart-

ment, ve luxury Tree Houses, a function venue, and a dedication

to creating exciting food from local, seasonal ingredients. Hapuku

Lodge & Tree Houses positions guests to experience eco-marine

tourism at its nest nLocal 4 star accomodation: Admiral Court

Motel is beautifully situated on the Kaikoura peninsula close to the

sea (a two minute walk), town centre and the seal colony (2kms). It

offers the ideal balance between convenience and tranquility with

views of the sea and/or mountains. Juliana Sullivan & Mike Clucas - phone: +64 3 319 5525 -

email: enquiries@kaikouramotel.co.nz nAverage home prices (local advertising): $519,000

- At last you can spread out with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living areas. Front lounge

with big picture windows, family room with diesel re and opening to private rear garden with

access to community park and beach. Established section, ample parking. Great play area for

children.... $350,000 - 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom - an opportunity to renovate and add value to

the existing dwelling plus potential to subdivide. Take full advantage of the great location and

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build for sea-views and the sun..... $310,000 - Tidy three bedroom cottage on 587sq m of land.

Single garage, off street parking.... $675,000 - Breathtaking views is just a start! This property

will impress the most discerning buyer. Built for extended family or joint ownership with two

kitchens and living areas. 4 bedrooms and boat height basement garaging. Ample parking. 1271sq

m of land n Average home rental/week (local advertising): $250 - 3 bedrooms, 1

homeforsale-2013

3 BRM - 2 BTHRM - 1 CARS.......Family living at its best on 776sqm. A home for all occasions the generous use of

space offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms one the master ensuite and two separate living/lounge areas. You will

enjoy the superb indoor/outdoor ow opening out to decks and a private sundrenched courtyard with an

inbuilt gas outdoor re place. Only minutes away from the golf course, the whole setting is visually stun-

ning.........$549,000

bathroom.... $300 - 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom.... $180 - this tidy two bedroom unit is available

or rent. Carport, open plan living with shower over bath. Great location close to town and river

nLocal newspapers and frequency: Kaikoura Star - weekly newspaper. Ofce hours 8.30am

- 5pm - Contact: Karen Sparrow - Phone: +64 3 319 5021 nWeekly grocery costs for a fam-

ily of 4: approx. $250 nCost of a local burger & fries? $9 nWhat do the locals wear: most

days, jeans and t-shirt, both sexes n How much do I pay for petrol? $2.20/litre nAre the na-

tives friendly? most of them would walk across the road and buy you a cup of coffee. Thats

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how friendly.....see if it works at the local tourism ofce with Mandy, Kelly and Ronda. You wont

miss - they bent over backwards to get this report out on time. Thanks Kaikoura Team n Local

Radio Stations: Out Of The Blue FM (also known as Blue FM) is a Kaikoura based commu-

nity radio station that broadcasts on 100.3 FM nTelevision stations: TV1, TV2, TV3, Mainland

TV(regional) sky TVnMovie theatres: Mayfair Theatre is at 80 Esplanade nHeres looking

at Kaikoura : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1TAbl Bst6A nCalendar Events:Moa Hunt - mountain bike race - Suburban School Half Marathon - Art In The Dark - 48 Hours

in Kaikoura ( photography) - Eco Art Exhibition - Trash Fashion Show - Stock Car racing - Kaik-

oura Race day - Fishing competitions

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