Nin's Bin Crayfish Stall
Nin's Bin
A seaside crayfish trailer on State Highway 1, opened in 1977 and ranked seventh on Lonely Planet's global food list.
Located at Half Moon Bay beside State Highway 1, about 20 minutes' drive north of Kaikōura town, this blue-and-white trailer faces the sea. Founded in 1977 by the Clark family, it is now run by the third generation, and the crayfish come from the family's roughly 50 crayfish pots. The stall was closed after the 2016 earthquake and reopened in 2017. It sells whole or half crayfish, abalone, mussels and fish and chips, plus a seasonal whitebait fritter. Prices are on the high side, and a crayfish often costs over NZ$100. The stall often closes when weather prevents boats from going out.
Opening hours
Daytime trading; often closed in bad weather
Nearby sights
- Nin's Bin
- Ōhau Point Seal Colony
- Clarence River Rafting
- Fyffe House
- Point Kean Seal Colony
- Kaikōura Seafood BBQ
- Kaikoura Whale Watch
- Kaikōura Museum