The Waimakariri District is a great place to bring family to play, explore and have fun!

Here are some great day out suggestions to visit the beaches, lakes, rivers and bush tracks.

Only 20 minutes north of Christchurch, New Zealand. Visit Waimakariri and stay for a while.

Click here for a map of the Waimakariri

Just north of Christchurch is a countryside destination, the Waimakariri district, that offers you so many places to visit and things to do. We have created some itinerary suggestions of things that you might like to do during the day, or if you have more time to explore, why not stay in one of the district's tranquil accommodation places.

Family Fun -  choose from a great range of activities in and around the Waimakariri district - guaranteed to delight children of all ages!

Short Walks - most walks will take under an hour and you can walk by the sea, a lake, river or in the native bush.

Group Activities - Groups can take their pick of great activities to come and enjoy a half day or full day in the countryside of the Waimakariri district.

Itinerary suggestions of things that you might like to do during the day, or if you have more time to explore, why not stay in one of the district's tranquil