Kaikoura Hop

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

01/09/2026

What’s happening thus year at the Classic Cover Kaikoura Hop 2026

24/08/2026

Don’t forget to change your oil and filter with a new Penrite filter and oil

Australia's trusted lubricant brand, Penrite has just launched a range of premium, high-efficiency oil filters for your everyday ride.

23/08/2026

Sponsored Alert 🚨

A Massive shout-out to
Repco New Zealand
They don’t just slap a logo on a banner for a weekend-they have backed the hop year after year.
A huge thank you to the team for the incredible long/term partnership
We are truly grateful for all your incredible ongoing support.

Make sure you head over to the Repco trade stand at the show on Saturday 19th September.

Let’s go to the Hop
with Repco

21/08/2026

Check out this year’s Charming little
Kaikoura Hop Route 66 charms, Limited Edition only available at the
Hop Shop which is located in the Bar at the racecourse.

21/08/2026

Who doesn’t like finding candy in your packs .
All pre registered tickets are in for a real treat this year, You will find a little bag of these limited addition kaikoura Hop
Rock Candy in your packs.
Hopefully Doug doesn’t eat them all before then 🤣
🖤♥️🤍💙

19/08/2026

Need some work done on your ride give Dr Trans a call he can fix it

18/08/2026

Get your motors running on Penrite oil and get ready for the Kaikoura Hop