Important Booking Information
Operating season
The track is open from the 1st of October through to the 30th of April. It is closed between the 1st of May and the 30th of September.
Booking date
The booking date is the date you arrive at The Beach House. You start walking the next day, and finish in the afternoon the day after that. Your booking will be confirmed once we receive your full payment.
Please choose a date already booked by others if you are on your own (for safety reasons), and/or if you would like to meet other walkers in the evenings.
Pricing
Adults: $280 per person
Children and Students : $230 per person
We are happy to pencil in your preferred dates but please place full payment into our account for your booking to be 100% confirmed.
All prices are in New Zealand Dollars
Payment
From within NZ: Please make a bank transfer to
the Kaikoura Coast Track: 06 0851 011296700
and include date of walk and booking number.
When booking from overseas, you can pay by Paypal/Credit Card online. Note that a 4% transaction fee applies to online payments.
Please note, we do not have credit card facilities on the walk.
You receive
Accommodation in warm, clean cottages with fully equipped kitchens, flushing loos and hot showers, clean beds (backpacker/bunkhouse style), clean pillows & pillowcases and bath mat.
Luggage transport to each night’s accommodation. One piece of luggage per person will be transported, plus one chilly bin/box of food per two people. Please help us by limiting size and weight of luggage.
Van transfer at the beginning of your second day's walk
You will also receive secure car parking, a guide booklet containing a detailed map, and 26km of pristine coastal Kaikoura to explore!
Additional options (payable in cash on arrival)
If you would like your meals prepared for you please let us know in the “Additional information” box on the booking form. Final meal arrangements (including numbers and any dietary requirements) must be confirmed by email (not phone call) as soon as possible and in any case at least two weeks before your arrival so the chef can prepare effectively (we are 45 minutes from the nearest shop!!)
Breakfasts and cut lunches are $25 per person per meal (Gluten free: $30 pppm). Evening meals include a gluten-free two course home-style meal that is prepared and ready for you to heat at your convenience, $55 per person per meal.
Your accommodation on the second night has a limited selection of food available to buy e.g. veg/meat pies, sausages, bread, milk, canned goods, biscuits, ice creams, chips, soft drinks, beer and wine. (Please bring enough cash with you while you walk for any purchases!)
Linen is available by prior arrangement - in the booking form's "Additional Information" box or by email to sally@kaikouratrack.co.nz at least a week before your arrival. Includes sleeping sheet, duvet and towel. $40 per person per walk.
Please do NOT add payment for linen and meals when you pay online for the track fee. Cash must be paid on arrival at each farm.
A 90% refund will be made when at least 21 days notice is given.
A 50% refund will be made when there is 7–21 days notice.
No refund will be made for cancellations within 7 days of booking date.
For all information about our location, transport options & arrival times, please refer to the relevant website pages or view our Essential Information for Walkers PDF.