Kaiteriteri

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Kaiteriteri
Coordinates: 41°02′13″S 173°01′01″E / 41.037°S 173.017°E / -41.037; 173.017Coordinates: 41°02′13″S 173°01′01″E / 41.037°S 173.017°E / -41.037; 173.017
Country	New Zealand
Territorial authority	Tasman
Ward	Motueka Ward
Area [1]
• Total	3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi)
Population  (2018 census)[2]
• Total	357
• Density	100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+12 (NZST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode	7197
Area code	03

Kaiteriteri is a town and seaside resort in the Tasman Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is close to both Marahau, the main gateway to Abel Tasman National Park,^[3] and the township of Motueka.

Kaiteriteri township is a small coastal village reliant on tourism for much of its income. Because of this there are many accommodation providers, cafés, pubs and restaurants. It is also a hub for the adventure tourism throughout the area and into Abel Tasman National Park. Many great walking and mountainbiking trails begin or pass through the town.

Kaiteriteri is a beloved holiday destination for many thousands of New Zealanders and tourists alike. With a range of accommodation including motels, lodges and campgrounds, and an array of extraordinary activities especially among the natural beauty of the Abel Tasman National Park of which Kaiteriteri is considered the gateway to.

During the summer months, you can join holiday-makers and families bathing on the beach, swimming in the sea, or paddling a kayak around the bay. If you're lucky, you may even see a waka (Māori canoe) gliding into the bay with its oars raised in greeting.   While it is most visited during the summer months, its temperate climate and low rainfall make it a great place to visit outside of peak season also. The Kaiteriteri sunsets and sunrises are extraordinary to watch from the beach or a balcony, the water is at its calmest, the weather is crisp and cool but still mild, the area less crowded, and the wildlife comes out to play, making any time the perfect time to explore this natural sanctuary.

Many water taxis, larger boats, and sea kayak companies depart from Kaiteriteri, taking visitors deeper into the national park, but you can also head over the hill to Marahau to connect on foot with the start of the Abel Tasman Coastal Track.

Alternatively, the Kaiteriteri to Motueka section of Tasman's Great Taste Trail, one of New Zealands great rides.

The Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park is also an option for those who want to explore Kaiteriteri’s stunning recreation reserve, and its views over the Abel Tasman National Park. There are trails here to suit all mountain biking abilities, from beginner right through to expert.

Demographics[]

Kaiteriteri, comprising the SA1 statistical areas of 7022563, 7022564 and 7022565, covers 3.55 km² (1.37 sq mi).^[1] It had a population of 357 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 3 people (0.8%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 48 people (15.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 123 households. There were 174 males and 180 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.97 males per female, with 36 people (10.1%) aged under 15 years, 48 (13.4%) aged 15 to 29, 171 (47.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 93 (26.1%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 96.6% European/Pākehā, 5.9% Māori, 0.8% Pacific peoples, 0.8% Asian, and 2.5% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 52.1% had no religion, 35.3% were Christian, 0.8% were Buddhist and 4.2% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 48 (15.0%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 42 (13.1%) people had no formal qualifications. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 120 (37.4%) people were employed full-time, 66 (20.6%) were part-time, and 12 (3.7%) were unemployed.^[2]

Kaiteriteri is part of the Kaiteriteri-Riwaka SA2 statistical area.^[4]

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kaiteriteri.

• Kaiteriteri on the New Zealand Tourism Guide
• District council's information page
• Kaiteriteri Photo Gallery