Kaikōura Ranges

#536 among destinations in New Zealand

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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The Kaikōura Ranges are two parallel ranges of mountains located in the northeast of the South Island of New Zealand. The two ranges are visible from a great distance, including from the southern coast of the North Island. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°0'0"S, 173°40'1"E

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CanterburyNew Zealand

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Kaikōura Ranges – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Tapuaenuku.

~1850 ftNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Tapuaenuku
9 min walk • Tapuae-o-Uenuku, formerly Mount Tapuaenuku, is the highest peak in the northeast of New Zealand's South Island. The name translates from Māori as "footprint of the rainbow", though is usually regarded as being named after Chief Tapuaenuku.