Kaikōura
Sign in to saveKaikōura (; ) is a town on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand, located on State Highway 1, north of Christchurch. The town has an estimated permanent resident population of as of . Kaikōura is the seat of the territorial authority of the Kaikōura District, which is part of the Canterbury region.
Key facts
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- Kaikōura
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- mi
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- Minor urban area
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- Kaikōura seen from Kaikōura Peninsula.jpg
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- Town of Kaikōura as seen from the peninsula
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- yes
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- 10
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- Country
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- New Zealand
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- Region
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- Canterbury
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- Territorial authority
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- Kaikōura District
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- Electorates
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- Territorial Authority
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- Kaikōura District Council
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- Kaikōura District Mayor
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- Kaikōura MP
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Article
35 sectionsContents
- History
- Early Māori history
- Whaling stations
- European settlement
- 20th century
- 2016 Kaikōura earthquake
- Geography
- Climate
- Governance
- Demographics
- Economy
- Biodiversity
- Dark Sky Sanctuary
- Amenities
- Takahanga Marae
- Kaikōura Civic Centre
- Mayfair Theatre
- Swimming pool
- Horse racing
- Golf courses
- Infrastructure
- Hospital
- Transport
- Road
- Air
- Rail
- Whale Trail
- Education
- Media
- Notable people
- Gallery
- See also
- References
- Sources cited
- External links
Kaikōura (; ) is a town on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand, located on State Highway 1, north of Christchurch. The town has an estimated permanent resident population of as of . Kaikōura is the seat of the territorial authority of the Kaikōura District, which is part of the Canterbury region.
The town owes its origin to the richness of marine life in the ocean, since it developed as a centre for the whaling industry. The name Kaikōura means 'meal of crayfish' (kai – food/meal, kōura – crayfish) and the crayfish industry still plays a role in the economy of the region. However, Kaikōura has now become a popular tourist destination, mainly for whale watching and swimming with or near dolphins.