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Kaikōura
Town in the South Island of New Zealand
About Kaikōura
Kaikōura is a town on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand, located on State Highway 1, 180 kilometres (110 mi) north of Christchurch. The town has an estimated permanent resident population of 2,350 as of June 2025. Kaikōura is the seat of the territorial authority of the Kaikōura District, which is part of the Canterbury region. In 2023, Kaikōura was named as one of the "most beautiful small towns in the world".
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Where is Kaikōura?
Kaikōura is in New Zealand. The nearest city is Blenheim, about 101 km away.
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