Kaikōura mayor encourages visitors despite recent flooding
The Kaikōura mayor is urging tourists to visit the town while avoiding rural roads affected by recent flooding.
Kaikōura's mayor says the tourist destination remains a great place for holiday breaks and offers good opportunities to see whales, despite recent flooding in the area. He is encouraging visitors to come to town while steering clear of the affected rural roads.
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Kaikōura mayor urges people to visit – but avoid the rural roads
"There is still plenty room in town and it’s the best the time of year to see the whales," Mayor Craig Mackle said.
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Mayor urges people to visit tourist town – but avoid the rural roads
Craig Mackle says Kaikōura is still a great destination for holiday breaks, despite the recent flooding.