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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05 Feb 2012 |
Oxford - A Day in the CountryCome and join us for a day of festivities and entertainment in Oxford. Bring a picnic and your friends. Lots of great entertainment and activities provided. |
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06 Feb 2012 |
Kaiapoi Waitangi Day Family CelebrationsWaitangi Day celebrations will be held in Trousselot Park & will include a formal Treaty signing, live theatre, Maori cultural performance by Ko Tane, live local entertainment & children's activities. |
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10 Feb 2012 |
More FM Summer Vineyard Tour 2012The 2012 More FM Summer Vineyard Tour will see legendary Australian roots act John Butler Trio, American soul singer Aloe Blacc & The Grand Scheme and Kiwi Annabel Fay on stage by Pegasus Lake. |
For helpful information and bookings contact the Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor Centre.



