Kaikoura Airport – KBZ Kaikoura

The public airport serving Kaikoura in New Zealand, the Kaikoura Airport is a small aviation field situated at 4 nautical miles southwest of the said town. It is within South Island, which is one of the 2 major islands of the country, South Island being the 12th largest in the world. KBZ is its airport code, operated by the Kaikoura District Council. The airlines who took part of rendering services to travelers are Air Charter Ltd in the year 1990 until 1991, Sounds Air in 2004 which ended in 2009. Sounds Air started to operate again in 2016 and have continued to do so until December 2017.

Best Time to Visit

KBZ–Kaikoura Airport started to open its doors to tourists and its natives going to and from the island in the year 1964. The construction caused 4000 pounds, which was mandated by the council. There are two runways in this public airport, one measuring 2,297 feet which is made with asphalt, the other, 2,018 feet which is covered with grass. People usually take a flight to this airport to visit Hapuku to be able to explore Mt. Fyffe Carpark through hiking. Kaikoura is mostly visited for whale and dolphin watching – to which the airport is directly located and is close by.

What to Do & Area Attractions

The Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is one of the best hotels where tourists can book their rooms after a flight to Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) to visit the city attractions. Another on the list is Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses, which offers beach access for added relaxation and fun.