Forbes Hut in Kaikōura District

Forbes Hut in Kaikōura District is a building (formerly Seymour Hut). Forbes Hut is also known as Seymour Hut.

Alternative Name
Seymour Hut
Building Type
building
Operator
Department of Conservation
Tourism
wilderness hut
Website
https://doc.govt.nz/link/d0ee03a6bab142699a4017dac0c5d8e6

Attraction

  • Air Kaikoura Whale Flights at Kaikoura South Road 627 – approx. 28,0 km.
  • Whale Watch Air – approx. 28,1 km.
  • Star Roast, Roasted Coffee Beans in Kaikoura at Kincaid Road 598 (7173) – approx. 28,3 km.
  • Raramai Tunnel – approx. 29,1 km.

Campsite

  • Kaikoura (WLAN, caravans allowed) at Schoolhouse Road – approx. 26,5 km.
  • Puhi Puhi Campsite (6 places, tents allowed) – approx. 28,4 km.

Restaurants

  • Donegal Restaurant & Pub (outdoor seating, vegetarian options) – approx. 26,4 km.

Greengrocers

  • Stoney Creek Fruit and Veges – approx. 28,5 km.

Specialist shops

  • ITM Kaikoura Building Centre at Beach Road 218 – approx. 29,1 km.

Artwork

  • Ranginui and Hekehekeipapa. Rileys Hill (Rail Tunnel 14): This final panel south of Kaikōura shows the story of Ranginui and his third wife Hekehekeipapa. One of their children Tamanuiaraki or Tānenuiaraki has a descent line down to mankind. All of the children from this union res – approx. 28,6 km.
  • Ranginui and Papatūānuku. Peketā (Rail Tunnel 13): From Ranginui and his second wife Papatūānuku came many children including Rehua and Tāne Mahuta. Papatūānuku was first married to Tangaroa. – approx. 28,8 km.
  • Ranginui and Pokohāruatepō. Kowhai (Rail Tunnel 11): Ranginui married his first wife Pokohāruatepō. From this union came the gods of wind and their different directions. These children resided in the heavens except for Taputapuatea and Maheretukiteraki who came down to reside in t – approx. 29,1 km.
  • Te Pō - Te Ao - Te Kore: The Beginning. Raramai (Rail Tunnel 6): The first of the four murals south of Kaikōura represents Te Pō (the dark), Te Ao (the day), Te Kore (the void), Maku (moisture/damp), Mahoranuiātea (wide-open spaces) who begat Ranginui (the Sky Father). – approx. 29,1 km.

Parking

  • Mt Fyffe Car park (20 spaces) – approx. 20,0 km.

Guest house

  • Wacky Stays (WLAN) at Kowhai Ford Road 12 – approx. 26,3 km.

Caravan site

  • Donegal (WLAN) – approx. 26,5 km.

Motel

  • Mediterranean Motel Kaikoura at Athelney Road 239 – approx. 28,9 km.

DIY stores

  • Radcliffe Electrical at Beach Road 218 – approx. 29,1 km.
  • Smart Alliances at Beach Road 2/218 – approx. 29,1 km.
  • Ford Bros Contractors LTD at Beach Road 214 – approx. 29,1 km.
  • Mt Lyford Log Homes – approx. 29,2 km.

Cafés

  • Lavender Farm – approx. 25,0 km.

Hotels

  • Donegal House (WLAN) at Schoolhouse Road – approx. 26,4 km.

Car hires

  • KAIKOURA ​RENTALS - CAR HIRE at Schoolhouse Road 108 (7371) – approx. 27,6 km.

Fast food restaurants

  • The Top shop Fish & Chips (fish & chips) at Beach Road 240 – approx. 28,9 km.