The Tongue in Kaikōura District

The Tongue in Kaikōura District is a valley.

Nature: valley

Attraction

Ōkiwi. Ōkiwi Bay focuses on a once famous spring, Haumakariri, which existed in the area before the earthquake, and celebrates the totara tree, which was used for waka building. Further north, near Mororimu Stream, the pou is Ngāti Māmoe ancestor, Hinerongo. – approx. 27,3 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. 28,0 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. 28,0 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. 28,3 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. 28,5 km.
Star Roast, Roasted Coffee Beans in Kaikoura at Kincaid Road 598 (7173) – approx. 32,4 km.

Places of worship

St Michaels – approx. 27,1 km.

Tourist information offices

Okiwi Bay Tracks – approx. 27,2 km.

Hotels

Donegal House (WLAN) at Schoolhouse Road – approx. 34,9 km.

Viewpoint

Pacific Lookout – approx. 26,2 km.
Ohau Stream Seal Pups – approx. 27,9 km.
Ohau Point Lookout – approx. 28,0 km.

Campsite

Puhi Puhi Campsite (6 places, tents allowed) – approx. 26,2 km.
Okiwi Bay Campsite (tents allowed, caravans allowed). Okiwi Bay Campsite is closed for overnight stays. The area may be used for picnics and car parking. – approx. 27,2 km.

Restaurants

Nins Bin Crayfish – approx. 28,5 km.
Donegal Restaurant & Pub (outdoor seating, vegetarian options) – approx. 34,9 km.

Public toilet

Public Toilet (wheelchair accessible, free) – approx. 27,3 km.

Artwork

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. 28,0 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. 28,2 km.
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. 28,4 km.