From $25

SH1 is closed to through traffic between Kaikoura to north of Ward. The road is open between Picton and Ward but is down to one lane in multiple places, please take extra care.

People travelling between Picton and Christchurch need to use the alternative inland highway route – State Highway 6 and 63 to Murchison, and then along State Highway 65 to Springs Junction and through Lewis Pass (State Highway 7) to State Highway 1 at Waipara and vice versa.

From $150

Luxury, quality self-contained hotel/motel accommodation in Kaikoura, New Zealand. All rooms are fully equipped for your every need - non-smoking and fully fire protected for a reassuring sleep. Our Premium Spa rooms are Qualmark 5 star and command full views of the ocean and mountains. Stunning! Our Deluxe Studios have a partial ocean view and are Qualmark 4 star. Our very comfortable Garden Studios are also Qualmark 4 star, directed to the garden, and are very sunny and warm.

From $26

The Canterbury Underwater Club Lodge offers a fantastic facility to both members and non-members with dedicated boat parking, gear washing facilities, fish filleting stations, crayfish cooker and a communal cooking and living area. The lodge can sleep a maximum of 20 people in its’ five rooms, specific rooms can be requested when booking but may change to accommodate the numbers of person in a party. The Annex rooms (11 to 16) can sleep up to 16 people and will be reserved for members only unless the entire Lodge has been pre-booked for a Group.

Please *remember* that you need to bring your own linen and bedding.

This will not apply to holiday weekends and may be varied for either of the above if the lodge is only or likely to be partially occupied during your stay.