Hapuku is about 15 minutes (15 km) out of Kaikoura. The house is newly built so the room was in top condition, nicely decorated, with separate toilet and shower. The room has a view of the mountains and there’s plenty of parking. If you’re keen on surfing Dave runs a surf school, and the spectacular pebble beach is just across the road. The beach is obviously popular evidenced by the number of surfers.