Crayfest Kaikōura 2021

Future Kaikoura and Esses Wine Company

Crayfest Kaikōura is a 16 day annual celebration of Kaikōura's most famous kaimoana, The Crayfish!

Kaikoura

<h2>C﻿RAYFEST KAIKOURA 2022 HAS NOW MOVED TO <a href="https://www.crayfestkaikoura.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.crayfestkaikoura.co.nz</a></h2><h2></h2><h2>P﻿LEASE SEE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PREVIOUS 2021 EVENT BELOW </h2><h2></h2>Did you know that the name Kaikōura means “To Eat Crayfish”! Crayfest Kaikōura is a 16 Day Festival that celebrates Kaikōura’s most famous kaimoana, the Crayfish. Recognised as one of NZ&#x27;s premier food and wine events, Crayfest Kaikōura is running from 29 October to 14 November 2021.Spread over 16 days, over 30 local Kaikōura hospitality and activity businesses will be participating, providing an amazing range of special Crayfest crayfish dishes and activity specials for all tastes and budgets to add to their already fantastic offerings.We have Degustation Dining, &#x27;Catch Your Own Crayfish&#x27; Fishing Trip deals, Helicopter Flights with gourmet Dining Experiences and much, much more! Kaikoura has so much to offer - come join us - 29 October to 14 November 2021!<h3>2021 EVENT - WHAT&#x27;S ON </h3>Find out more by scrolling down the page - <ul><li>FESTIVAL MENU - find out what&#x27;s cooking during Crayfest Kaikoura below</li><li>VOTE TO WIN - Vote for your favourite Crayfest dish to win a night for 2 in Kaikoura</li><li>CATCH YOUR OWN CRAYFISH - Local Fishing Trip Deals</li><li>GOURMET HELICOPTER EXPERIENCES - Fly and Feast</li><li>CRAYFEST ACTIVITIES &amp; SPECIALS</li><li>ACCOMMODATION DEALS</li><li>HISTORY - the story of Crayfish in Kaikoura</li></ul>

<h3></h3><h3>2021 FESTIVAL MENU MAP</h3>

<h3></h3><h3>2021 FESTIVAL MENU LIST - with links</h3><ul><li>Crayfish Twisters - <a href="https://www.cooperscatch.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Coopers Catch</a> - West End</li><li>Crayfish Fried Dumplings - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dumplingugly/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ugly Dumpling</a> - West End</li><li>Crayfish Dumpling Soup - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dumplingugly/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ugly Dumpling</a> - West End</li><li>Crayfish Pizza - <a href="https://www.blackrabbitpizza.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Black Rabbit Pizza</a> - Beach Road</li><li>Crayfish Pies - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IttyBittyBakeryKaikoura/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Itty Bitty Bakery</a> - West End</li><li>Crayfish Tails and Whales - <a href="https://www.kaikoura.co.nz/listing/cods-crayfish" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cods &amp; Cray on Wheels</a> - Whalewatch</li><li>BBQ Crayfish - <a href="https://neatplaces.co.nz/places/kaikoura/eat-drink/kaikoura-seafood-bbq" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kaikoura Seafood BBQ</a> - Jimmy Armers Beach</li><li>Crayfish Caravan SH1 North - <a href="https://www.ninsbin.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nin's Bin</a> </li><li>Crayfish by the Beach SH1 North - <a href="https://www.karakalobster.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Karaka Lobster</a></li><li>Crayfish Ginger &amp; Shallot Stir Fry - <a href="https://www.chipshop.co.nz/shops/index.php?shopid=441" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Continental Seafoods</a> - Beach Road</li></ul><ul><li>Crayfish BLAT - <a href="https://neatplaces.co.nz/places/kaikoura/eat-drink/slam-club" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Slam Club</a> - West End</li><li>Crayfish Spring Salad -<a href="https://neatplaces.co.nz/places/kaikoura/eat-drink/slam-club" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Slam Club</a> - West End</li><li>Crayfish Eggs Benedict - <a href="https://neatplaces.co.nz/places/kaikoura/eat-drink/beach-house-cafe" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Beach House Cafe</a> - Beach Rd</li><li>Crayfish Slider &amp; Bisque Platter - <a href="https://www.dolphinencounter.co.nz/watch/gift-shop-and-cafe/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cafe Encounter</a> - The Esplanade</li><li>Crayfish Burger - <a href="https://berniesdiner.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bernie's Diner</a> - Beach Rd</li><li>Crayfish Taco's - <a href="https://neatplaces.co.nz/places/kaikoura/eat-drink/flo-co" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Flo &amp; Co</a> - West End</li></ul><ul><li>Crayfish Ravioli - <a href="https://www.zephyrrestaurant.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Zephyr Restaurant</a> - West End (Dinner only)</li><li>Crayfish on The Pier - <a href="https://www.thepierhotel.co.nz/the-pier-hotel-kaikoura-new-zealand/welcome_idl=2_idt=2763_id=15735_.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Pier Hotel</a>- The Esplanade (Dinner Booking Required)</li><li>Crayfish Chowder - <a href="https://www.thepierhotel.co.nz/the-pier-hotel-kaikoura-new-zealand/welcome_idl=2_idt=2763_id=15735_.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Pier Hotel</a> - The Esplanade (Dinner Booking required)</li><li>Crayfish Meals and Music - <a href="https://www.strawberrytreekaikoura.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Strawberry Tree</a> - West End </li><li>Crayfish &amp; Prawn Fettucine - <a href="https://www.blackrabbitpizza.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Black Rabbit Pizza</a> - Beach Road</li><li>Crayfish Risotto - <a href="https://neatplaces.co.nz/places/kaikoura/eat-drink/simes-kitchen" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sime's Kitchen</a> - Beach Rd (Dinner only - Booking required)</li><li>Crayfish Thermidore Surf'n'Turf - <a href="https://neatplaces.co.nz/places/kaikoura/eat-drink/simes-kitchen" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sime's Kitchen</a> (Dinner only. Booking required)</li><li>Crayfish Evening Degustation - <a href="https://neatplaces.co.nz/places/kaikoura/eat-drink/slam-club" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Slam Club</a> (Booking required)</li></ul><ul><li>Crayfish (Live) Buy your own fresh crayfish - <a href="https://www.kaikoura.co.nz/listing/cods-crayfish" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cods and Crays</a> - Beach Rd</li></ul><ul><li>Crayfish Beer Matches - <a href="https://www.emporiumbrewing.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Emporium Brewing</a> - Beach Rd</li><li>Crayfish Wine Matches - <a href="https://esseswine.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Esses Wine Company</a> - Kaikoura</li></ul>Keep posted for more updates to this menu.<h3>2021 - VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE CRAYFEST DISH</h3>

<h3>2021 Crayfest Best Dish Competition</h3>What was your favourite dish during Crayfest Kaikoura 2021?Who will win the best dish this year? During Crayfest, each restaurant will be displaying QR Codes to give you the chance to vote for your Best Crayfest Dish for 2021!VOTE TO WIN a nights accommodation for 2 at <a href="https://alpine-pacific.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alpine Pacific Holiday Park</a> including a bottle of locally produced <a href="https://esseswine.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Esses Bubbles</a>! Vote for your favourite Crayfish Dish to go into the draw.HOW TO VOTE - <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CrayfestKaikoura2021" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">VOTE HERE</a> or Scan the Crayfest QR Code at your favourite eatery.Drawn 22nd November, winner will be announced on our Crayfest Kaikoura <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crayfestkaikoura/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crayfestkaikoura/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> pages and via email.<h3>2021 LIVE MUSIC</h3>

<a href="https://www.strawberrytreekaikoura.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Strawberry Tree</a> - Live music venue Thursday to Sunday - featuring Friday Night Jams, Local Bands &amp; great Sunday sessions. Proudly owned and operated by a local cray fisherman! Half or whole crayfish meals available.<h3>CRAY FISHING TRIPS - CATCH YOUR OWN CRAY</h3><h3>2021 Crayfest Fishing Deals:</h3>

<a href="https://www.kaikoura-fishing-tours.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kaikōura Fishing Tours</a> - 10% discount on all fishing tours during Crayfest 2021Kaikōura Fishing Tours offers 2 hour crayfish and fishing trips to see how the crays are caught. Clients will get the opportunity to also fish and hopefully get some fresh fish, which can be cooked up on their behalf by Allure Cafe or Coopers Catch<a href="https://www.kaikoura-fishing-tours.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">. </a> Quote 'CRAYFISH' when booking - <a href="https://www.kaikoura-fishing-tours.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Book now</a><a href="https://www.topcatchcharters.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Top Catch Fishing Charters</a> - $10 Get Your Crayfish Cooked Voucher Catch a crayfish &amp; get it cooked with Top Catch Fishing Charters Kaikōura, who have teamed up with <a href="https://www.cooperscatch.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Coopers Catch</a> to offer a $10 Voucher to Get Your Crayfish Cooked for every person booked on a Top Catch Fishing Charter during Crayfest Kaikōura 2021 - <a href="https://www.topcatchcharters.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Book now</a><h3>2021 CRAYFEST GOURMET HELICOPTER EXPERIENCES</h3>

<a href="https://kaikourahelicopters.rezdy.com/449727/kaikoura-whale-watching-heli-gourmet-experience" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kaikoura Helicopters</a> - Kaikoura Whale Watch &amp; Heli Gourmet Crayfish Experience A magical marine experience watching Kaikoura's magnificent whales followed by a gourmet two course meal of fresh produce harvested on farm and from local suppliers, at the beautiful Glencrae estate - <a href="https://kaikourahelicopters.rezdy.com/449727/kaikoura-whale-watching-heli-gourmet-experience" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a> <a href="https://kaikourahelicopters.rezdy.com/449727/kaikoura-whale-watching-heli-gourmet-experience" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Book now</a><a href="https://www.southpacifichelicopters.co.nz/experiences/scenic-flights/crayfest" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">South Pacific Helicopters</a> - Crayfest Hapuku Heli Cooking Experience Take a flight up to the peak of Mt Fyffe and enjoy a glass of Esses bubbles, before being flown to Hapuku Kitchen for an incredible cooking and dinning experience with Masterchef contestant, the amazing Fiona Read - Book Now - <a href="https://www.southpacifichelicopters.co.nz/experiences/scenic-flights/crayfest" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Book Now</a><h3>2021 CRAYFEST ACTIVITIES &amp; SPECIALS</h3>

Crayfish Tattoo - Make sure you don't leave town without getting some amazing ink from <a href="http://ataweraart.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Atawera Art Kaikoura</a><h3>2021 ACCOMMODATION - CRAYFEST DEALS:</h3>

To ensure that you can fully indulge during the festival, participating accommodation providers are providing multi-day packages as below: <a href="https://www.hapukulodge.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hapuku Lodge</a> - Pay for 2 Stay for 3 - 3 night stays incl. wine, in-room fire and tub, daily gourmet breakfasts and 3 course dinner, complimentary mini-bar.<a href="https://alpine-pacific.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alpine Pacific Holiday Park</a> - Book 2 nights (minimum) over Crayfest dates 29th October to 14th November 2021 and receive a free bottle of <a href="https://esseswine.com/the-wines/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Esses Wine Company Chardonnay</a>.Click for more Kaikoura accommodation options - <a href="https://www.kaikoura.co.nz/what-to-do-in-kaikoura/accommodation/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kaikoura Accommodation</a><h3>HISTORY OF KAIKOURA'S CRAYFISH</h3>by <a href="https://kaikoura-museum.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kaikoura Museum</a>

Kai of Koura - it's in our nameKaikoura was named by a famous explorer Tama ki te Raki (known as Tamatea Pokai Whenua in the North Island). Tama ki te Raki travelled throughout Te Waipounamu (the South Island) and during his travels he stopped and ate some of the koura (crayfish) that populated the waters round the area, which he cooked on an open fire. The area was named Te Ahi Kai Koura a Tama ki te Raki, which means “The fires where Tama ki te Raki ate crayfish”. Over time, the name has been contracted to Kaikoura. Synonymous with Kaikoura, the crayfish has played an important role in our economy and culture. Crayfish is not only eaten but over the years has also been used as an emblem for schools, clubs, sports teams and promotional material. It fed stranded tourists at Takahanga Marae after the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. A crayfish crawl was an annual fundraiser for the Kaikoura District Promotional Association in the 1990s. Fat Freddies Drop even named a song, “Cays Crays”, after a famous caravan that used to sell Crayfish along the Kaikoura Coast. Today visitors to Kaikoura are bound to see koura but they are most likely to be on a plate. It’s the lucky few who get to dive into the koura’s watery wonderland and truly experience the mystery of their charm, clever tricks and quirky lifestyle!You can find out more in the History of Crayfishing in Kaikoura Display at our wonderful <a href="https://kaikoura-museum.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kaikoura Museum</a>.<h3>2021 EVENTS</h3>

‘Taste of Crayfish’ Dining Experience with <a href="https://www.giuliosturla.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Giulio Sturla</a> A Four Course Crayfish Degustation experience with 2018 Chef of The Year, <a href="https://www.giuliosturla.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Giulio Sturla</a> of <a href="https://www.mapu.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mapu Kitchen, Lyttelton</a>Date: Sunday 31st October 2021 - 7pm Location: <a href="https://neatplaces.co.nz/places/kaikoura/eat-drink/simes-kitchen" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Simes Kitchen</a>, 33 Beach Road, KaikouraTickets: <a href="https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing?eid=5897&amp;" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BOOK NOW</a>Menu - 4 CoursesRaw Crayfish Crudo with Pickles, Lemonade sauceCrayfish Poached in Butter, Pinenut “Milk”, Onion Oil, Wild Onion and Wild Onion FlowerBarbecue Crayfish Tail, Crayfish Oil, Confit Pumpkin, Magnolia, Hemp Seed PuréePorchini Mushroom Ice Cream, Seaweed Caramel Sauce and 100% Chocolate with Toasted Flour

<h3>2021 - WIN A $100 CRAYFEST VOUCHER!</h3><h3>Competition now closed - Weds 27th October 2021</h3>Win a $100 Voucher to spend at any participating Crayfest Hospitality or Activity Vendor (see below). Choose to spend your voucher from a huge range of culinary dining delights, takeaways, brunch, fishing or helicopter activities and much more!TO ENTER: <ul><li>REGISTER here on our Eventbrite page (see image below)</li><li>Be sure to follow Crayfest Kaikoura on both <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crayfestkaikoura" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crayfestkaikoura/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> to find out if you are the winner! </li></ul>Voucher Valid: for duration of Crayfest Kaikoura 2021 - 29th October to 14th November 2021COMPETITION T &amp; C's<ul><li>Competition closes at 9pm on Wednesday 27/Oct/2021.</li><li>One winner will be drawn at random on Friday 29/Oct/2021 and announced only on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crayfestkaikoura" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crayfestkaikoura/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> pages that day.</li><li>This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram.</li><li>Crayfest Kaikoura will never request your Credit Card details to enter.</li><li>This competition is not open to employees of any of the registered participating vendors of Crayfest Kaikoura.</li></ul>

<h3></h3><h3></h3><h3><a href="https://www.kaikoura.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UNIQUELY KAIKŌURA</a> - IN OUR NATURE</h3>Come join us for Crayfest Kaikoura 2021 and experience our beautiful region!Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crayfestkaikoura" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crayfestkaikoura/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> #crayfestkaikoura #uniquelykaikoura

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