Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
New World Supermarket
SUPERMARKET $
(124-128 Beach Rd;
7.30am-9pm)
Ten minutes' walk from the town centre.
Pier Hotel
PUB $$$
( 03-319 5037;
www.thepierhotel.co.nz
;
1 Avoca St; lunch $15-23, dinner $27-38; 11am-late)
Situated in the town's primo seaside spot, with panoramic views, the historic Pier Hotel
is a friendly and inviting place for a drink or a meal, whether outside or inside the
character-filled public bar or dining rooms. Upstairs lodgings are worn and creaky, but
good value (double room, including breakfast, from $90).
Green Dolphin
MODERN NZ $$$
$$$
( 03-319 6666;
www.greendolphinkaikoura.com
; 12 Avoca St; mains $25-39; 5-11pm)
Kaikoura's consistent top-ender continues to dish up high-quality produce including sea-
food, beef, lamb and venison, as well as seasonal flavours such as fresh tomato soup.
There are lovely homemade pasta dishes, too. The hefty drinks list demands attention,
featuring exciting aperitifs, craft beer, interesting wines and more. Booking ahead is ad-
visable, especially if you want to secure a table by the window and watch the daylight
fade.
Information
Kaikoura i-SITE
( 03-319 5641;
www.kaikoura.co.nz
; West End; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, to 4pm
Sat & Sun, extended hours Dec-Mar)
Helpful staff make tour, accommodation and transport
bookings, and help with DOC-related matters.
Paperplus/Post Office
(
03-319 6808; 41 West End)
Postal agent.
Getting There & Away
BUS
Kaikoura on its Christchurch to Picton run, which links with destinations as far afield as
Nelson, Queenstown and Invercargill.
