Scotts Road in Kaikōura District

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. 9,8 km.

Raramai Tunnel – approx. 9,9 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. 10,2 km.

Parititahi Tunnel – approx. 11,5 km.

Air Kaikoura Whale Flights at Kaikoura South Road 627 – approx. 12,0 km.

Whale Watch Air – approx. 12,1 km.

Wacky Stays (WLAN) at Kowhai Ford Road 12 – approx. 14,5 km.

Kaikoura (WLAN, caravans allowed) at Schoolhouse Road – approx. 16,9 km.

Harmon's Classic Car Museum (fee required) – approx. 18,3 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. 9,8 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. 11,0 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. 11,4 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. 11,5 km.

Beach Road Auto And Marine – approx. 18,2 km.

Kaikoura Auto Centre (AA) – approx. 18,3 km.

Lavender Farm – approx. 16,1 km.

Dusky Lodge And Backpackers (WLAN) at Beach Road 67 (7300) – approx. 18,3 km.

Caves Restaurant & takeaway – approx. 16,7 km.

Donegal Restaurant & Pub (outdoor seating, vegetarian options) – approx. 16,8 km.

Donegal (WLAN) – approx. 16,9 km.

Pohowera (South Bay) – approx. 17,4 km.

Mt Fyffe Car park (20 spaces) – approx. 10,8 km.

Stoney Creek Fruit and Veges – approx. 13,6 km.

Donegal House (WLAN) at Schoolhouse Road – approx. 16,8 km.

Night 'n Day (opening hours: Mon–Sun 6–23) at Beach Road 49 – approx. 18,3 km.