Welcome to the Waimakariri District!Only 20 minutes north of Christchurch, New Zealand the Waimakariri is home to the major rural townships of Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Pegasus Town, Woodend and Oxford - as well as a host of small rural townships. |
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North Canterbury AccommodationThe Waimakariri District has a range of North Canterbury accommodation options to suit any budget. Kaiapoi and Rangiora accommodation includes motels, bed & breakfasts, guest houses and holiday parks. Further afield, rural townships offer quaint B&B, farmstay and camping accommodation. |
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North Canterbury ActivitiesOne of the South Island's best kept secrets, why not visit Waimakariri for a spot of shopping, fine dining or a garden tour? Rural townships hold hidden treasures like wine tasting, farmers' markets and art and crafts. The Waimakariri District is home to numerous recreational activities from the popular Dudley Pool Aquatic Centre to Pegasus Lake, jet boating on the Waimakariri River, hikes and horse riding in the North Canterbury foothills. |
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North Canterbury EventsThe Waimakariri District hosts many annual North Canterbury events including wine and food events, sporting events, music events and arts and cultural events. |
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18 May 2012 |
Prosser Quirke Creative Arts ExhibitionThe Prosser Quirke exhibition is designed to showcase the work of artists and craftspeople who work in groups based in Rangiora. |
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24 May 2012 |
Restore and Rebuild ConferencePerson to Person Help Trust, in association with Bank of IDEAS are pleased to announce the 'Restore & Rebuild' Community Revitalisation Conference. |
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24 May 2012 |
Dinner with Speaker Vicki BuckJoin us for dinner with inspirational speaker Vicki Buck on 'Rediscovering the Power of Community and the Awesome'. All welcome. Part of the Restore & Rebuild Conference. |
For more tips on what's hot in the Waimakariri come and talk to our team at the Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor Centre.



