Only 20 minutes north of Christchurch, the Waimakariri District is an idyllic countryside destination that offers lots of adventures for all ages; jet boating, high country tours, golfing, horse cart rides and horse trekking.
Take your pick with the following suggestions for adventure that you can enjoy in half a day or a full day out – and to really immerse yourself in this idyllic countryside destination, come and stay in peaceful and modern accommodation; motels, bed & breakfasts, holiday homes, camping grounds and luxury lodges.

Adventure in the Countryside

Jet Thrills - jet boating
Jet Boating is a truly unique way of seeing the Waimakariri River's lower braided river system. The Jet Thrills drivers speed and spin in places sometimes only centimetres deep. Shallow twisting streams, turquoise blue water, nor-west arch, swaying broom, the mighty Waimakariri has it all. For many years Jet Thrills have been showing thousands of international tourists and locals, the many fascinating scenes in one of New Zealand's newest regional parks.

High Country Explorer Tours – high country adventure
High Country Explorer Tours provides visitors with a memorable day experience of the spectacular views of river gorges, rugged high country and jagged peaks of New Zealand's Southern Alps. A full day of adventure suitable for all ages! Incorporating 4 modes of travel from one location to the next; rail, off-road, on-road & by river.... all in a leisurely nine hours from stepping out of your Christchurch hotel.

Pegasus Golf Course – golf , driving range and café
Open 7am – 7pm, daily
The golf course includes eleven lakes and a number of wetland holes, surrounded by waterways and native grasses. It also features unique ‘island’ tees and an 18th green designed with a series of bunkers to provide not only a challenging approach, but also entertainment for spectators given a grandstand view from the green-side terraces of Pegasus Golf Course’s Bunker Bar and Café.

One Country - horse cart rides, café and boutique fashion store
Open 9am – 5pm Wednesday - Sunday
Experience the thrill of riding behind an ex race horse, in the chariot or double race cart, around the track at Rangiora's One Country. Enjoy the delicious fresh food at the One Country Cafe, and view the latest fashions at the One Country Boutique.

Kowhai Riding School - horse trekking and riding lessons
Open 7 days, all year.
In a scenic, rural setting Kowhai Riding School offers horse riding lessons and scenic farm trekking available 7 days. Farm stay holidays are ideal for international guests - flexible dates, airport transfers, accommodation and horse riding – visit for a day or stay longer.

Local knowledge – Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor Centre
For more information about adventure in the Waimakariri or accommodation options, contact the friendly staff at the Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor Centre for personal assistance or view our district website, www.visitwaimakariri.co.nz
Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor Centre
Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
Raven Quay, Kaiapoi
P: 03 327 3134
E: mailto:info@kaiapoivisitorcentre.co.nz