Upcoming Events

Events throughout the year reflect Kaikoura’s land and sea environment, with many harking back to simpler times when the A&P show and annual trotting cup were the highlight of the social calendar – it’s nice to escape the hurly burly and get back to grassroots’ values from time to time.

Kaikoura's Seafest goes from strength to strength, with tickets sold out in 2007. This premier festival featuring wine, food and live entertainment, is an annual celebration of the abundance of the ocean and all it represents for the Kaikoura region.
Golf and fishing events provide a little sport in a beautiful environment and the A&P Show is a celebration of  Kaikoura’s strong rural roots.

Car and motorcycle events give petrol heads the opportunity to get into the back blocks and the annual axeman’s carnival will be all glinting, razor-sharp blades and muscular action.

The Coast’s enviable surf attracts surfies from around the country and if art is more your thing, the 48 hour photo competition will give you plenty of opportunity to get up close to nature and be creative.

Annual Event Calendar

January

• Lions Beach Fishing Contest

Febuary

• A & P show Day

March

• Art in the Dark
• Hyundai Pro AM Surf Competition

June

• Kaikoura ECO Art Exhibition
• O'Neil Cold Water Classic Surf Contest
• Northern Zone Stock Car Meeting
• Pioneer Motor Cycle Club 3 Day trials

July

• Kaikoura 48 hour Photography Competition
  - Photo shoot starts 14th & 15th
• Holden Scramble Golf Day

August

• Kaikoura 48 hour Photography Competition
  - Exibition starts 21st

October

• Kaikoura Seafest
• Mens Open Golf Day
• Kaikoura Trotting Cup

November

• Bushcraft Axeman's Carnival

December

• "Santa In the Cellar"