After hours and urgent medical centres (A&E)
We provide walk-in clinics on the weekends and public holidays for urgent and emergency care. We see people with urgent conditions as a first priority. All other patients are seen on a first-come first-served basis.
After-hours charges will apply.
Doctor services online or over the phone often have appointments available on the same day. You do not need to be enrolled to use some of them. They are a good option if your usual doctor or nurse cannot fit you in. There will be a cost.
Online and over-the-phone GP appointments (external link)
Contact information
To contact Kaikōura Health reception, call: 03 319 3500
To contact the general practice, call: 03 319 3501
Visiting hours
Kaikōura Health visiting hours are 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 8pm, every day. Contact our nursing staff to visit outside of these hours.
Maternity
Support people for women giving birth can visit at any time. The number of support people is at the discretion of the woman giving birth.
Our recommended visiting hours for others are 3pm to 7pm.
How to get to Kaikōura Health
Kaikōura Health is at:
25 Deal Street
Kaikoura
Parking information
For cars
Free car parking is available directly in front of the hospital and on Deal Street.
For Bikes
There are six narrow tyre and four fat tyre bicycle stands at the side of the building, and an additional four space bicycle stand in the front of building.
Kakōura Health facilities
Wi-Fi and free internet access
Free public Wi-Fi internet access is available in most hospital areas.
Food and drink vending machines
Patient and visitor information
Language interpreters
We offer a 24-hour interpreter service for people who:
- speak English as a second language
- have hearing loss
- use New Zealand Sign Language.
The service is free. Speak to your healthcare team to arrange an interpreter.