Lake Hapuku in Kaikōura District

Lake Hapuku in Kaikōura District is a body of water. Lake Hapuku is also known as Hapuku River. Ⓦ.

Nature: body of water

Attraction

Star Roast, Roasted Coffee Beans in Kaikoura at Kincaid Road 598 (7173) – approx. 10,7 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. 11,2 km.
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. 11,4 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. 13,1 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. 14,1 km.

Restaurants

Nins Bin Crayfish – approx. 11,2 km.
Donegal Restaurant & Pub (outdoor seating, vegetarian options) – approx. 13,7 km.

Fast food restaurants

The Top shop Fish & Chips (fish & chips) at Beach Road 240 – approx. 15,0 km.

Specialist shops

ITM Kaikoura Building Centre at Beach Road 218 – approx. 15,3 km.

Artwork

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. 8,6 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. 8,7 km.
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. 12,3 km.

Campsite

Puhi Puhi Campsite (6 places, tents allowed) – approx. 6,0 km.
Kaikoura (WLAN, caravans allowed) at Schoolhouse Road – approx. 13,7 km.

Cafés

Lavender Farm – approx. 13,0 km.

Hotels

Donegal House (WLAN) at Schoolhouse Road – approx. 13,7 km.

Parking

Mt Fyffe Car park (20 spaces) – approx. 15,0 km.

Viewpoint

Ohau Stream Seal Pups – approx. 12,9 km.
Ohau Point Lookout – approx. 13,1 km.
Pacific Lookout – approx. 14,2 km.

Caravan site

Meat Works – approx. 10,6 km.
Donegal (WLAN) – approx. 13,7 km.

Car hires

KAIKOURA RENTALS - CAR HIRE at Schoolhouse Road 108 (7371) – approx. 13,5 km.

Motel

Mediterranean Motel Kaikoura at Athelney Road 239 – approx. 14,9 km.

DIY stores

Radcliffe Electrical at Beach Road 218 – approx. 15,2 km.

Roads nearby

Puhi Puhi Reserve

Puhi Puhi Campsite

Louis Edgar Place

191/Main North Line, Whale Watch Kaikoura, Kaikōura, Kaikoura, The Fluke, 192/Main North Line

State Highway 1

Ranginui, Hotupapa, Maukuuku and Tauharekiokio, 206/Main North Line, 205/Main North Line, 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, 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

Kowhai-Hapuku Route

199/Main North Line

Bay Paddock Road

Blue Duck Valley Road

Railway lines nearby

Main North Line

Ridges nearby

Kā Whata-Tū-o-Rakihouia / Seaward Kaikōura Range

Te Rakaomaru Spur

Rivers nearby

Puhi Puhi River

Waimangarara River

Streams nearby

Blue Duck Creek

Irongate Stream

Length	19
Located in	Canterbury Region
Country	New Zealand
Origin	Surveyor Spur, Seaward Kaikōura Range
Mouth	Pacific Ocean
Tributary	Puhi Puhi River