Blue Duck Valley Road in Kaikōura District

Blue Duck Valley Road in Kaikōura District is an unpaved minor road and runs in a north-south direction and crosses State Highway 1. Blue Duck Valley Road is also known as Seaward Valley Road.

Alternative Name: Seaward Valley Road
Road Type: minor road
Route: north-south

Attraction

Te Ana Pōuri. At Te Ana Pōuri, just north of Rākautara, the focus turns from the sea to the land. This area was the origin of a significant track that once ran between Ōkiwi Bay and Half Moon Bay, and it was a planting/harvesting point of food such as ti kouka (cabba – approx. 2,8 km.
Rākautara. Rākautara, which is home to Nins Bin, focuses on the theme of kai moana, and features designs that represent Maui’s famed fish hook. A detailed design has been vapour blasted into the concrete path representing Maui fishing up the North Island (a sting – approx. 2,9 km.
Ōhau Point (wheelchair accessible). Ōhau Point is themed around its famous seal colony, as well as a genus of rock daisy that can only be found around this area. Ōhau rock daisies are prized for their silk-like fibres, which can be weaved into a korowai or cloak. – approx. 3,9 km.
Paparoa Point (wheelchair accessible). Paparoa Point tells the story of Paikea, the whale rider, and is themed around the almost umbilical connection that the Hikurangi Trench represents between Kaikōura and the east coast of the North Island. The pouwhenua here is of a man named Tūteurutira – approx. 5,0 km.
Ōkiwi. Ōkiwi Bay focuses on a once famous spring, Haumakariri, which existed in the area before the earthquake, and celebrates the totara tree, which was used for waka building. Further north, near Mororimu Stream, the pou is Ngāti Māmoe ancestor, Hinerongo. – approx. 6,7 km.
Star Roast, Roasted Coffee Beans in Kaikoura at Kincaid Road 598 (7173) – approx. 12,2 km.

Cafés

Karaka Lobster – approx. 6,7 km.

Places of worship

St Michaels – approx. 14,3 km.

Motel

Mediterranean Motel Kaikoura at Athelney Road 239 – approx. 17,2 km.

Artwork

The separation through to the adornment of the night skies. Ōhau Point: These murals tell the story of the separation of Sky Father / Earthquake: Ranginui said to Tāne and his younger brothers that they should kill him so there will be life. Tāne asks “How will we kill you?”, Ranginui replied “You will – approx. 3,2 km.
Ranganui, Papatūānuku and Tangaroa. Irongate: The second of the northern murals tells the story of the episode of conflict between Tangaroa and Ranginui. While Tangaroa was away Papatūānuku, his wife, had an affair with Ranginui. This led to a fight between the two gods. Ranginui was inju – approx. 4,2 km.
Ranginui, Hotupapa, Maukuuku and Tauharekiokio. North of Māngamāunu: The first of the two murals north of Kaikōura tells the story of Ranginui and his marriages to Hotupapa, Maukuuku and Tauharekiokio. There is a descent line from Hotupapa to Hotu Māmoe the founder of Ngāti Māmoe. The children from t – approx. 4,5 km.

Campsite

Puhi Puhi Campsite (6 places, tents allowed) – approx. 5,0 km.
Okiwi Bay Campsite (tents allowed, caravans allowed). Okiwi Bay Campsite is closed for overnight stays. The area may be used for picnics and car parking. – approx. 6,6 km.
Kaikoura (WLAN, caravans allowed) at Schoolhouse Road – approx. 17,3 km.

Public toilet

Public Toilet (wheelchair accessible, free) – approx. 6,7 km.

Car hires

KAIKOURA RENTALS - CAR HIRE at Schoolhouse Road 108 (7371) – approx. 16,3 km.

Viewpoint

Ohau Stream Seal Pups – approx. 3,7 km.
Ohau Point Lookout – approx. 3,9 km.
Pacific Lookout – approx. 5,7 km.

Caravan site

Meat Works – approx. 9,0 km.
Donegal (WLAN) – approx. 17,2 km.

Restaurants

Nins Bin Crayfish – approx. 2,9 km.

Tourist information offices

Okiwi Bay Tracks – approx. 6,7 km.

Fast food restaurants

The Top shop Fish & Chips (fish & chips) at Beach Road 240 – approx. 17,2 km.

Roads nearby

Seaview Valley Track

State Highway 1

220/Main North Line, 219/Main North Line, Oaro, Ohau Stream Seal Pups, Ohau Point Lookout, Ōhau Point, Seal Colony, 216/Main North Line, 215/Main North Line, 214/Main North Line, Caves Restaurant & takeaway, Ranginui and Hekehekeipapa, Ranginui and Papatūānuku, 179/Main North Line, Parititahi Tunnel, Raramai Tunnel, 173/Main North Line, 172/Main North Line, 171/Main North Line, 170/Main North Line, 169/Main North Line, 251/Main North Line, 250/Main North Line, 249/Main North Line, 248/Main North Line, 247/Main North Line, 246/Main North Line, 245/Main North Line, 244/Main North Line, Parikawa, 235/Main North Line, 234/Main North Line, 236/Main North Line, 243/Main North Line, 242/Main North Line, 241/Main North Line, 240/Main North Line, 224/Main North Line, 211/Main North Line, 218/Main North Line, 228/Main North Line, Mangamaunu, 204/Main North Line, Ranginui, Hotupapa, Maukuuku and Tauharekiokio, 206/Main North Line, 205/Main North Line, Toka-ānau, Te Pō - Te Ao - Te Kore: The Beginning, 175/Main North Line, 174/Main North Line, 178/Main North Line, 209/Main North Line, 208/Main North Line, 203/Main North Line, 202/Main North Line, Whale Watch Air, Stoney Creek Fruit and Veges, The separation through to the adornment of the night skies, 239/Main North Line, 238/Main North Line, 237/Main North Line, Air Kaikoura Whale Flights, Ranganui, Papatūānuku and Tangaroa, Ōkiwi, 217/Main North Line, Karaka Lobster, Public Toilet, 212/Main North Line, Raramai, 176/Main North Line, Ranginui and Pokohāruatepō, 177/Main North Line, 207/Main North Line, Nins Bin Crayfish, Rakautara, Rākautara, Te Ana Pōuri, 210/Main North Line

Puhi Puhi Reserve

Pacific Lookout Track

Pacific Lookout

Okiwi Bay Half Moon Track

Okiwi Bay Campsite, Okiwi Bay Tracks

Puhi Puhi Campsite

Meat Works, 201/Main North Line

Cliffs nearby

Railway lines nearby

Main North Line

Rivers nearby

Puhi Puhi River

Streams nearby

Rakautara Stream

Irongate Stream

Parapara Stream

Blue Duck Creek

Black Miller Stream

Mororimu Stream

Limestone Stream