Surveyor Spur in Kaikōura District

Surveyor Spur in Kaikōura District is a ridge.

Nature
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Attraction

  • Star Roast, Roasted Coffee Beans in Kaikoura at Kincaid Road 598 (7173) – approx. 11,9 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. 13,1 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. 13,3 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. 14,9 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. 15,9 km.

Restaurants

  • Nins Bin Crayfish – approx. 13,1 km.
  • Donegal Restaurant & Pub (outdoor seating, vegetarian options) – approx. 14,4 km.

Motel

  • Mediterranean Motel Kaikoura at Athelney Road 239 – approx. 15,9 km.

Specialist shops

  • ITM Kaikoura Building Centre at Beach Road 218 – approx. 16,2 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. 10,6 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. 10,7 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. 14,2 km.

Campsite

  • Puhi Puhi Campsite (6 places, tents allowed) – approx. 7,9 km.
  • Kaikoura (WLAN, caravans allowed) at Schoolhouse Road – approx. 14,4 km.

Cafés

  • Lavender Farm – approx. 13,5 km.

Car hires

  • KAIKOURA ​RENTALS - CAR HIRE at Schoolhouse Road 108 (7371) – approx. 14,4 km.

Fast food restaurants

  • The Top shop Fish & Chips (fish & chips) at Beach Road 240 – approx. 15,9 km.

Viewpoint

  • Ohau Stream Seal Pups – approx. 14,8 km.
  • Ohau Point Lookout – approx. 14,9 km.
  • Pacific Lookout – approx. 15,9 km.

Caravan site

  • Meat Works – approx. 12,3 km.
  • Donegal (WLAN) – approx. 14,4 km.

Hotels

  • Donegal House (WLAN) at Schoolhouse Road – approx. 14,4 km.

Parking

  • Mt Fyffe Car park (20 spaces) – approx. 14,6 km.

DIY stores

  • Radcliffe Electrical at Beach Road 218 – approx. 16,1 km.
Elevation 2210 m
Located in Kaikōura District
Country New Zealand