Showgrounds and Parks

South Bay Racecourse

Kaikoura, Canterbury, New ZealandNext: 2027 Kaikoura Hop, 15 to 19 September 2027

What's on and what's here

Upcoming events

Car Show

15 to 19 September 2027

2027 Kaikoura Hop

South Bay Racecourse · Kaikoura, New Zealand

Plan the trip

Where to stay and what's nearby

Where to stay

Kaikoura township.

Experiences nearby

More to do around South Bay Racecourse

Museum3 km away

Harmon's Motor Museum

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Eatery3 km away

VEight Cafe

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Accommodation5 km away

House Truck at Wacky Stays

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Museum100 km away

Omaka Classic Cars

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Make the most of it

Your day at the track

Facilities

The trotting club hall, hired out for functions.

Plan your day

Getting there

At South Bay, Kaikoura, on the Kaikoura coast. By car.

Good to know

The track

The racecourse at South Bay, Kaikoura, run by the Kaikoura Trotting Club since 1914 for harness racing, with a club hall for hire and grounds that host the Kaikoura Hop show and shine. No motor track.

Last verified 8 November 2026. Official link: https://kaikouraraces.co.nz/