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Austin Heights Scenic Bed & breakfast

5.0(21 reviews)

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Found on South Island, Austin Heights Scenic Bed & breakfast sits at 19 Austin Street, Kaikōura 7300, a town on the island's east coast. Kaikōura links to Christchurch and Blenheim by road, while Queenstown, Dunedin, Nelson, Wanaka and Te Anau lie further afield across the island.

The property operates as a hotel, and a 5 out of 5 average from 21 reviews marks it out among South Island stays. Its website at https://austinheights.co.nz/ carries the booking details. Kaikōura sits within reach of the main towns on the island, so the venue works as a base for exploring the surrounding coast and countryside.

Traffic drives on the left across New Zealand, and hire cars are the usual way to travel on the larger islands, which suits a visit to Kaikōura. Seasons run opposite to the northern hemisphere, with summer from December to February and winter from June to August.

Tūī, kererū and other native birds are common, and dolphins, fur seals and seabirds are seen around the coast. The town of Kaikōura appears among the nearby places alongside Queenstown, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Blenheim, Wanaka and Te Anau.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Austin Heights Scenic Bed & breakfast known for?

Austin Heights Scenic Bed & breakfast is a hotel on South Island, and its setting places guests within reach of the native birdlife that is common across the island, including tūī and kererū. The coast nearby is also frequented by dolphins, fur seals and seabirds.

What kind of business is Austin Heights Scenic Bed & breakfast?

Austin Heights Scenic Bed & breakfast is a hotel on South Island, as its name and its listing category both indicate. Its own site, https://austinheights.co.nz/, presents the property and its rooms.

What should first-time visitors expect at Austin Heights Scenic Bed & breakfast?

Austin Heights Scenic Bed & breakfast is a hotel on South Island, so guests should expect the mild summer and cool winter typical of a temperate maritime climate, with snow at low altitude being rare. Summer falls from December to February and winter from June to August, the reverse of the northern hemisphere.

Where is Austin Heights Scenic Bed & breakfast located on South Island?

Austin Heights Scenic Bed & breakfast sits at 19 Austin Street, Kaikōura 7300, New Zealand, on South Island. Kaikōura sits on the island's east coast, and the town is one of the places travellers pass through when moving between Blenheim and Christchurch.

How do visitors rate Austin Heights Scenic Bed & breakfast?

Austin Heights Scenic Bed & breakfast holds a rating of 5/5 from 21 reviews, and it is a hotel on South Island. Guests travelling the island by hire car should note that traffic drives on the left.

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