Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.fyffehouse.co.nz
; 62 Avoca St; adult/child $10/free; 10am-5.30pm daily Nov-Apr, to 4pm
Thu-Mon May-Oct)
Kaikoura's oldest surviving building, Fyffe House's whale-bone found-
ations were laid in 1844. Proudly positioned and fronted with a colourful garden, the
little two-storey cottage offers a fascinating insight into the lives of colonial settlers. In-
terpretive displays are complemented by historic objects, while peeling wallpaper and the
odd cobweb lend authenticity. Cute maritime-themed shop.
Kaikoura Museum
MUSEUM
(
www.kaikoura.govt.nz
;
West End; adult/child $5/1; 10am-4.30pm Mon-Fri, 2-4pm Sat & Sun)
Housed in the new council building along with the library, this provincial museum dis-
plays historical photographs, Maori and colonial artefacts, a huge sperm-whale jaw and
the fossilised remains of a plesiosaur.
Point Sheep Shearing Show
FARM
(
www.pointsheepshearing.co.nz
; Fyffe Quay; adult/child $10/5; shows 1.30pm & 4pm)
The
30-minute Point Sheep Shearing Show at the Point B&B is fun and educational. You can
feed a ram, and lambs between September and February. Classic NZ!
Activities
There's a safe swimming
beach
in front of the Esplanade, alongside which is a
pool
(adult/child $3/2; 10am-5pm Nov-Mar)
if you have a salt aversion.
Decent
surfing
can be found in the area, too, particularly at
Mangamaunu Beach
(15km north of town), where there's a 500m point break, which is fun in good condi-
tions. Get the low-down, organise transport, learn to surf or hire gear from
Board Silly
Southbay Pde; 3hr lesson $75, board & suit from $45)
based at South Bay. Gear hire and advice
(
www.rrsport.co.nz
;
14
GOOGLE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
Beach Rd)
.
Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway
WALKING
A foray along this walkway is a must-do. Starting from the town, the three- to four-hour
loop heads out to Point Kean, along the cliffs to South Bay, then back to town over the
isthmus (or in reverse, of course). En route you'll see fur seals and red-billed seagull and
