Surveyor Spur in Kaikōura District
Surveyor Spur in Kaikōura District is a ridge.
- Nature
- ridge
Attraction
- 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
Motel
Specialist shops
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
Cafés
Car hires
Fast food restaurants
Viewpoint
Caravan site
Hotels
Parking
DIY stores
Roads nearby
Kowhai-Hapuku RouteKowhai Hut
8,0 km
Puhi Puhi Reserve8,2 km
Louis Edgar Place8,5 km
Grange Road8,8 km
Puhi Puhi RoadPuhi Puhi Campsite
8,9 km
Body of waters nearby
Lake Hapuku2,0 km
Ridges nearby
Raven Spur5,4 km
Kā Whata-Tū-o-Rakihouia / Seaward Kaikōura Range6,4 km
Sawyer Ridge7,2 km
Rivers nearby
Hapuku River2,7 km
Clinton River6,3 km
Waimangarara River8,2 km
Puhi Puhi River8,8 km
Streams nearby
Kowhai River4,7 km
Jordan Stream7,7 km
Harnetts Creek8,6 km
| Elevation | 2210 m |
|---|---|
| Located in | Kaikōura District |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Railway | |
| Bus | |
| Tram |
| Cycle path | |
| Cycle lane on road | |
| Cycling on bus lane | |
| Bicycle street | |
| Cyclists allowed | |
| Cyclists allowed, good surface | |
| No cycling | |
| Cobblestones |
| Long-distance cycle route | (depending on scale) | |
| Long-distance cycle route |
| Path |
| Long-distance hiking trail | (depending on scale) | |
| Long-distance hiking trail | ||
| No pedestrians |