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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26 Jan 2012 |
Muscle Car Madness 2012The 22nd year of this popular car show featuring American muscle cars, hot rods and restored classics. Live music, burnout pad, displays, fun fair and refreshments. |
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29 Jan 2012 |
Men's One Day Competition - Canterbury Wizards vs. Central StagsGet up close to the action packed Men's One Day Competition at the picturesque MainPower Oval in Rangiora, and support the Canterbury Wizards playing against the Central Stags. |
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01 Feb 2012 |
Men's One Day Competition - Canterbury Wizards vs. Northern KnightsGet up close to the action packed Men's One Day Competition at the picturesque MainPower Oval in Rangiora, and support the Canterbury Wizards playing against the Northern Knights. |
For helpful information and bookings contact the Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor Centre.



