Link Pathway
Link Pathway provides a scenic walking and cycling connection between West End and Point Kean, linking many of Kaikōura's most popular attractions along the way. The pathway has been designed to improve access to the coast while creating an enjoyable and accessible experience for people.
Walking the Link Pathway
The Link Pathway offers a safe and enjoyable way to explore Kaikōura's coastline at your own pace. Highlights along the route include:
- Panoramic coastal and mountain views
- The Memorial Gardens
- Connections to Dempsey's Track and the Peninsula Lookout
- Public seating and rest areas
- Improved accessibility for walkers, cyclists, and families
- Opportunities to experience Kaikōura's unique natural environment and wildlife
- Norfolk Pine trees, which are a distinctive feature of the Kaikōura waterfront and continue to be an important part of the area's landscape character
Whether you're out for a short stroll, a morning run, or a full coastal walk, the pathway provides an easy way to enjoy some of Kaikōura's most spectacular scenery.
Recent Improvements
The Link Pathway project has included a range of upgrades to improve visitor access and safety, including:
Pathway Improvements
- New and resurfaced pathway sections along the route
- Enhanced connections between key destinations
- Improvements designed to increase resilience to coastal weather and erosion
- Bridge and infrastructure upgrades
Dempsey's Track Upgrades
Dempsey's Track has benefited from:
- Widened track sections
- New and upgraded steps
- Additional seating at key viewpoints
- Improved drainage
- Vegetation management and beautification works
Peninsula Lookout Improvements
The Peninsula Lookout area has also seen upgrades to improve accessibility and the visitor experience, including improvements to access and parking areas.
