Kaikōura Coast Tour: Earthquakes, Māori History, & Whaling

Kaikōura Coast Tour: Earthquakes, Māori History, & Whaling with John Orchard

Brayshaw Heritage Park carpark at 8:15 a.m. to depart at 8:30 a.m.

This trip will run as a convoy with a maximum of 20 motor vehicles. It will include an ongoing commentary using FM radio to the cars, with historian, John Orchard, and other guest speakers. An itinerary, map, and background information will be provided, with laminated captioned photographs, and scientific material will be displayed at our stops.

Many places will be viewed at brief stops. More time to be out of your car at major stops are planned at:

Seddon War Memorial
Ward Beach
Ohau Point
Clarence Bridge
Kaikōura Museum
Fyffe House Whaling Museum and Armer's Beach
South Bay Māori history display

This area is rich with 800 years of history, so there are many aspects to cover during this trip.

Entry fees to Kaikōura Museum and Fyffe House are your own responsibility.

Join the Marlborough Historical Society Inc. for $20 (single) or $30 (double) to receive your discount.

Bookings Essential. Contact Marlborough Museum 03 578 1712 info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz by Sunday 9 October 2022.