Kaikoura Hop

09/09/2026

Let get to the Kaikoura hop safely please follow the directions carefully

This might be the best one yet! 😂

08/09/2026

✨ Channel Your Inner Marilyn this hop ✨
Marilyn Monroe famously revealed that she slept in nothing but a few drops of Chanel No. 5. 🧴✨
We are giving away a bottle of Chanel No 5 to one lucky Marilyn lookalike to celebrate 100 years of Marilyn Monroe.
And you too can sleep in a few drops of Chanel No.5.
Like Marilyn did 😉

08/09/2026

06/09/2026

The Bowden’s Own GUMBALL RALLY 🏁🏎️🔍
Get your thinking caps on your eyes on the road and your engines purring to crack these clues 🕵️‍♂️✨
This years Gumball Rally Scavenger Hunt is sponsored by Bowden's Own Premium Car Care New Zealand which is just around the corner Thursday, September 17th,

The mapping out the route is Done, ✅ we were the crash test dummies,
Are we still Married,🤔
Yes but might need counselling 🫣😬🙃.

It’s going to be a action packed day we have Prize’s, a trophy 🏆 for the winner, sashes for best dressed
The Dress theme we are stepping back to the 70’s

Let’s go to the hop

05/09/2026

🚨Attention 🚨
Pre Day passes will go off line this Monday night
7th September 8pm due to posting getting to you in time.
Day passes will still be available at the gate on show day
Saturday 19th September
Cash is king Cash only

04/09/2026

Instore and online

04/09/2026

03/09/2026

The Twilight Night Cruise trophy has arrived and it’s only appropriate it lights up 💡😁

The Twilight 💡cruise route
will be posted up closer to the time,

Friday 18th September 7pm
Grab your camping chairs, wrap up warm, and find a spot, It’s going to be absolute lit 🤩✨
Who’s cruising and who’s watching?

Let’s go to the hop.

02/09/2026

KAIKOURA BUSINESSES GET THE VIBE OF THE HOP IN YOUR SHOP!
🇺🇸🏁🔥🏎️💃
Let’s get the whole town buzzing by bringing the high-octane rock 'n' roll energy straight into your storefronts. 🎸🏎️

Best Dressed Shop & Window Display Competition is back,
This is your chance to showcase your town pride, be part of the festival atmosphere, and capture massive weekend foot traffic,
So Drop a gear and dress that window!
Don’t have a boring storefront it’s a total buzzkill. Get the high-octane rock 'n' roll energy straight into your shop to capture massive weekend sales! 🎸✨"

Let’s go to to Hop
Who’s going to take out this years best dress Hop Shop 🏆

01/09/2026

LET'S GO TO THE HOP
NOT LONG NOW
Are you ready we are see you all soon

Thank you to all our sponsors
Classic Cover Insurance
Silvester V8 Performance
Repco New Zealand
Penrite Oil NZ
Dr Trans South Island
MuscleCar Parts
Bowden's Own Premium Car Care New Zealand
Bollards Plus
Classic & custom Motor Trimmers
Coach Glazing
Sudima Hotels
Tipsy Foodies Kaikōura