Kaikōura

Also known as Kaikoura

Kaikōura (; ) is a town on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand, located on State Highway 1, north of Christchurch. The town has an estimated permanent resident population of as of . Kaikōura is the seat of the territorial authority of the Kaikōura District, which is part of the Canterbury region.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Kaikōura
Settlement.native_name_lang: mi
Settlement.settlement_type: Minor urban area
Settlement.image_skyline: Kaikōura seen from Kaikōura Peninsula.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Town of Kaikōura as seen from the peninsula
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.mapframe zoom: 10
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: New Zealand
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Canterbury
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Territorial authority
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Kaikōura District
Settlement.seat_type: Electorates
Settlement.leader_title: Territorial Authority
Settlement.leader_name: Kaikōura District Council
Settlement.leader_title1: Kaikōura District Mayor
Settlement.leader_title2: Kaikōura MP

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Wikidata facts

Population: 2400
Area: 2046.77
Official website: www.kaikoura.govt.nz
Image: Kaikoura City.jpg

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Commons category: Kaikōura
postal code: 7310

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Contents

History
Early Māori history
Whaling stations
European settlement
20th century
2016 Kaikōura earthquake
Geography
Climate
Governance
Demographics
Economy
Biodiversity
Dark Sky Sanctuary
Amenities
Takahanga Marae
Kaikōura Civic Centre
Mayfair Theatre
Swimming pool
Horse racing
Golf courses
Infrastructure
Hospital
Transport
Road
Air
Rail
Whale Trail
Education
Media
Notable people
Gallery
See also
References
Sources cited
External links

The town owes its origin to the richness of marine life in the ocean, since it developed as a centre for the whaling industry. The name Kaikōura means 'meal of crayfish' (kai – food/meal, kōura – crayfish) and the crayfish industry still plays a role in the economy of the region. However, Kaikōura has now become a popular tourist destination, mainly for whale watching and swimming with or near dolphins.