Ote Makaura Stream in Kaikōura District

Ote Makaura Stream in Kaikōura District is a stream.

Waterway Type: stream

Attraction

Toka-ānau. Toka-ānau, just south of Raramai Tunnel, tells the story of whaling, whale watching and biculturalism between Māori and non-Māori. This story is represented by the image of three upright harpoons, and ropes that symbolically bind the cultures together. – approx. 2,9 km.
Raramai Tunnel – approx. 3,5 km.
Raramai. Raramai, just north of the Raramai Tunnel, focuses on the kaitiakitanga, or guardianship of the area, as well as the presence of dolphins. The pou here depicts Te Ruahikihiki, who was a chief at Ōmihi pa. Te Ruahikihiki moved south to Taumutu, by Lake E – approx. 3,9 km.
Parititahi Tunnel – approx. 6,5 km.
Air Kaikoura Whale Flights at Kaikoura South Road 627 – approx. 8,9 km.
Whale Watch Air – approx. 9,0 km.
Seal colony – approx. 15,6 km.

Viewpoint

Kaikoura Lookout – approx. 15,9 km.

Clothing shops

Abby Road Clothing & Surf (opening hours: Mon–Sun 9–17) at West End 31 (7300) – approx. 16,0 km.

Artwork

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. 3,1 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. 5,7 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. 7,1 km.
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. 7,3 km.

Parking

Mt Fyffe Car park (20 spaces) – approx. 14,5 km.

Petrol stations

McKeown Kaikoura CardFuel 24/7 (self-service, McKeown) at Moa Road 4 (7300) – approx. 14,9 km.

Campsite

Scarborough Reserve at Scarborough Street – approx. 15,4 km.

Hostel

Dolphin Lodge Backpackers – approx. 16,0 km.

Greengrocers

Stoney Creek Fruit and Veges – approx. 10,8 km.

Restaurants

Caves Restaurant & takeaway – approx. 13,9 km.

Guest house

Wacky Stays (WLAN) at Kowhai Ford Road 12 – approx. 14,0 km.

Caravan site

Pohowera (South Bay) – approx. 14,4 km.

Stations

Whale Watch departure – approx. 14,8 km.

Sanitary dump stations

Dump Station – approx. 15,3 km.

Motel

Barnacle Bill's – approx. 15,5 km.

Library

Kaikōura District Library (Wi-Fi, opening hours: Mon–Fri 9:30–17:30; Sat 10–13) at West End 96 (7300) – approx. 16,0 km.

Roads nearby

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

168/Main North Line

Kerei Keepa Street

Te Wanikau Street

Dairy Farm Road

Spy Glass Point Track

Beaches nearby

Campsite nearby

Kaikoura Costal Campgrounds

Kaikoura Peketa Beach Holiday Park

Caravan site nearby

Waikene Lodge Campground

Cliffs nearby

Railway lines nearby

Main North Line

Rivers nearby

Streams nearby

Te Moto Moto Stream

Rākaunui Stream

Kaka Mutu Stream

Waikeene or Tukutukuiwi Stream

Greenburn Creek

Valleies nearby

Other nearby

Kaikoura Airport