Since the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake, so much has changed here in Kaikoura, with
a massive recovery effort to return the highway back to fully functioning, and
allow everyone to easily reach our amazing town. Some of the sights you can
see during your flight include the impressive Papatea Fault, which is visible
along the coastline heading out into the sea, as well as the Hapuku River Dam
which was created during the earthquake, the Clarence Valley damages, and the
changes and repairs along State Highway 1 North. The recovery effort has been
incredible and is still ongoing, it is amazing to see how much has been
accomplished, as well as see the extent of the slips and changes to both the
Inland and Seaward Kaikoura Ranges and State Highway 1.