FOR CURRENT UP TO DATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE STATUS OF KAIAPOI, AS A RESULT OF THE EARTHQUAKE, PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR WAIMAKAIRRI DISTRICT COUNCIL.
Kaiapoi is easily accessed from the Northern Motorway, State Highway 1, just 20 minutes north of Christchurch. When you enter Kaiapoi you will discover why the river town is a popular destination for locals and visitors.
The Kaiapoi river meanders through the town and is a popular playground for rowing, boating, fishing and the annual river carnival. Hire a bike and cycle the tracks alongside the river with views of the Kaiapoi township. The Kaiapoi Golf Course and the Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre are popular recreation places. Come on out and visit and discover why Kaiapoi is a place for family fun and was awarded New Zealand's most beautiful town in 2009.
Discover Kaiapoi
Discover Kaiapoi
A taste of Kaiapoi
Popular places to visit in Kaiapoi are:
- Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre - CURRENTLY CLOSED
- Picturehouse Cinema - CURRENTLY CLOSED
- Kaiapoi Distillery
- Kaiapoi Golf Club
- MV Tuhoe - CURRENTLY CLOSED & WHARF AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE
- Kaiapoi Fairway View Motel and B & B
- Kaiapoi on Williams
- Morichele B & B
- Kaiapoi & Waimakariri Rivers
Let's Walk Kaiapoi is a colourful and fun map that will help you explore Kaiapoi on foot.
Lets Walk Kaiapoi
Kaiapoi - featured in Metropol, July 2010
Kaiapoi - a river runs through it
Kaiapoi Golf Club
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Enjoy a round of golf in a tranquil and peaceful setting of lush greens and mature trees. |
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Kaiapoi on Williams
Tariff: from NZ$120
| Six spacious luxury studio units located 10 minutes north of Christchurch airport. More details ... |
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10 Oct 2010 |
Kaiapoi Royal Heritage WeekThe inaugral Kaiapoi Royal Heritage Week brings together several events with a heritage and community theme.These events are nearly all being held in central Kaiapoi near the river and historic port. |



