Seaward Kaikoura Range
Summer-bare or plastered with winter’s snowy coat, Mount Fyffe and the Seaward Kaikoura Range dominate the Kaikoura skyline. These little-known mountains safeguard some unusual natural inhabitants, and provide recreation opportunities ranging from a family stroll to a serious backcountry journey.
Plan and prepare for a walking track.
Find out about the features of Mt Fyffe and the Seaward Kaikoura Range.
Description of walks you can do in the Mt Fyffe and Seaward Kaikoura Ranges.
Places you can stay in the Mt Fyffe and Seaward Kaikoura Range area.
Find out how to get there and safety information.
The nationally endangered Hutton's shearwater/tītī is the only New Zealand seabird that breeds in a sub-alpine environment.
Mt Fyffe and the Seaward Kaikoura Range brochure (PDF, 369K)
Easy access walks - North Island
Easy access walks - South Island
NZ weather
New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
Track category definitions
Plan and prepare for your trip
The Great Walks
Stop the spread of didymoCheck, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
Safety information
Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.
