Kaiapoi, 'the river town of North Canterbury', is close to Christchurch, the Waimakariri River, and the Pegasus Bay coast, with the Kaiapoi River a central feature of the town.

Only 20 minutes north of Christchurch - visit Kaiapoi and stay for a while ...

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 River activities on the Kaiapoi River
Image Gallery - Kaiapoi River

River activities on the Kaiapoi River

30, March 2010

Kaiapoi is a picturesque river town which won the NZ Most Beautiful Town Award in 2009.  It is easily accessed from the Northern Motorway, State Highway 1, just 20 minutes north of Christchurch. 

Kaiapoi accommodation includes bed and breakfasts, motels and holiday parks.  Kaiapoi activities are varied – from historic river cruises to golf.

Kaiapoi escaped with very little damage in the 6.3 magnitude Christchurch earthquake on 22 February 2011 and the town and businesses are open.  The Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre is however closed until further notice.  Repair work to damaged instructure and property from the September 2010 earthquake is well underway.


 

A taste of Kaiapoi

Popular places to visit in Kaiapoi are: 

Kaiapoi Map
01, March 2010

Kaiapoi venues available for hire.

Enjoy family fun in Kaiapoi  Adobe Acrobat DocumentFamily Fun in the Outdoors

Let's Walk Kaiapoi is a colourful and fun map that will help you explore Kaiapoi on foot.
Please note: Access to some areas may be restricted due to earthquake damage.
Adobe Acrobat DocumentLets Walk Kaiapoi

 For more information on Kaiapoi visit www.kaiapoi.org.nz or contact the Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor Centre

Listen to Kaiapoi's Community Station - JustFM

Morichele Bed & Breakfast

Tariff: NZ $70-$100

Morichele offers comfortable accommodation in a beautiful garden setting. Close to shops, river, and sea.  More detail ...

 Morichele's gorgeous garden awaits you.

Yumwok Chinese Restaurant

Chinese Restaurant dine in and takeaway. Bain-marie self service & full menu. Gluten free meals available.  More detail ...

 

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Kaiapoi Waitangi Day Family Celebrations

Waitangi 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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