The Factory, Luxury Bed & Breakfast

21/05/2026

We decided to make the most of the beautiful weather and tackle the Blue Duck Valley Trail! 🥾 We started from the Blue Duck Valley Road entrance and finished at the Okiwi Bay carpark.

We’d attempted this hike before, but the weather closed in quickly, so we had to turn back. Yesterday though? Absolute perfection—ideal hiking conditions, and we grabbed the chance straight away!

And wow… we are so glad we did! 😍 The views are absolutely incredible and more than make up for the steady, relentless incline… well, for the most part anyway! 😀

⚠️ Important: This trail is definitely NOT for beginners. Come prepared with plenty of water and food — it easily takes 4–6 hours one way.

22/04/2026

Waking up in a winter wonderland! ❄️ The Kaikoura Ranges looking majestic those morning after a decent dusting overnight ❄️

06/04/2026

This morning we tackled the hike from Blue Duck Valley Road toward Okiwi. We didnt pick the best day weather wise —we were basically "gorillas in the mist" the whole time—but the trail itself was awesome! We’ll definitely be back on a clear day to catch those views we missed. Highly recommend this for fit hikers who don't mind a few hills! Just wear the right gear and be prepared for river crossings; if the water is flowing like it was today, you’re definitely getting wet😀

30/03/2026

This morning we headed out to hike Mt Fyffe, it started with perfect blue skies and a comfortable temperature. There were plenty of people on the track, even a runner! Yikes- not us haha, we took the "slow and steady" approach. Stopping a third of the way up to soak in the incredible views and catch our breath. We decided to turn back there, which was lucky as the clouds rolled in shortly after!

For those looking for a rewarding hike without the full day commitment, trekking to the seats is a great choice. It offers a fantastic vantage point and a quick descent, perfect for fitting in other tours and activities in Kaikoura.

22/03/2026

What an idyllic weekend in Kaikoura! The weather played along for our guests to experience the marine life, head out on a hiking track and e-bike the Kaikoura Cycle Trail.
To top it off, alfresco breakfast with birdsong and the ocean lapping!

The Factory, Luxury Bed & Breakfast

10/03/2026

The perfect pairing: a Factory grazing platter and Esses Wines Esses Wine Company for an intimate wedding celebration at The Factory, Kaikoura.

09/03/2026

Sunrise, lapping waves, and snow capped mountains. A truly magical morning for our lucky guests🧡💛

05/03/2026

A well timed break in the weather for a botique wedding at this weekend ❤️🩷🧡💛

09/02/2026

A picture perfect view from The Factory, Luxury Bed & Breakfast guest windows this morning💙🩵

12/11/2025