Kaiteriteri

Kaiteriteri is a town and seaside resort in the Tasman Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is close to both Marahau, the main gateway to Abel Tasman National Park,[1] and the township of Motueka.

Kaiteriteri
Kaiteriteri
Kaiteriteri's location within New Zealand
Coordinates: 41°01′59″S 173°01′00″E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionTasman
Territorial authorityTasman District
Population
 (2018 census)
 • Total354
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode
7197
Area code03

Kaiteriteri township is a small coastal village reliant on tourism for much of its income. Because of this there are many accommodation providers, cafés, pubs and restaurants. It is also a hub for the adventure tourism throughout the area and into Abel Tasman National Park. Many great walking and mountainbiking trails begin or pass through the town.

Kaiteriteri is a beloved holiday destination for many thousands of New Zealanders and tourists alike. With a range of accommodation including motels, lodges and campgrounds, and an array of extraordinary activities especially among the natural beauty of the Abel Tasman National Park of which Kaikteriteri is considered the gateway to.

During the summer months, you can join holiday-makers and families bathing on the beach, swimming in the sea, or paddling a kayak around the bay. If you're lucky, you may even see a waka (Māori canoe) gliding into the bay with its oars raised in greeting.   While it is most visited during the summer months, its temperate climate and low rainfall make it a great place to visit outside of peak season also. The Kaiteriteri sunsets and sunrises are extraordinary to watch from the beach or a balcony, the water is at its calmest, the weather is crisp and cool but still mild, the area less crowded, and the wildlife comes out to play, making any time the perfect time to explore this natural sanctuary.

Many water taxis, larger boats, and sea kayak companies depart from Kaiteriteri, taking visitors deeper into the national park, but you can also head over the hill to Marahau to connect on foot with the start of the Abel Tasman Coastal Track.

Alternatively, the Kaiteriteri to Motueka section of Tasman's Great Taste Trail, one of New Zealands great rides.

The Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park is also an option for those who want to explore Kaiteriteri’s stunning recreation reserve, and its views over the Abel Tasman National Park. There are trails here to suit all mountain biking abilities, from beginner right through to expert.

Demographics

The Kaiteriteri settlement had a usual resident population of 354 at the 2018 New Zealand census, no change since the 2013 census, and an increase of 42 people (13.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 174 males and 177 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.98 males per female. Of the total population, 36 people (10.2%) were aged up to 15 years, 51 (14.4%) were 15 to 29, 174 (49.2%) were 30 to 64, and 93 (26.3%) were 65 or older.[2]

Ethnicities were 96.6% European/Pākehā, 5.9% Māori, 0.8% Pacific peoples, 1.7% Asian, and 1.7% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).[2]

References
  1. "Kaiteriteri Travel Guide". Jasons Travel Media.
  2. "Age and sex by ethnic group (grouped total response), for census usually resident population counts, 2006, 2013, and 2018 Censuses (urban rural areas)". nzdotstat.stats.govt.nz. Retrieved 13 September 2020.


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