Woodend is a country town that is surrounded by farmland and has a strong sense of community.

Only 25 minutes from Christchurch - visit Woodend and stay for a while

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Woodend is a small town on State Highway One that is surrounded by farmed land and lifestyle blocks. Located only minutes from Christchurch City and the emerging Pegasus Town, with great cafes, takeway food outlets and modern motels.

The nearby Woodend Beach is popular and safe for swimming, surfing, walking, running, horseriding, and the playground area is a favourite location for picnics at any time of the year.

 

 
A taste of Woodend

Woodend is a great base for being close to the beaches, exploring the Waimakariri district, visiting Christchurch or the Waipara Valley Vineyards:

 

Woodend Beach Holiday Park  

This accommodation is exactly what you need if you want 55 acres of parklike surroundings just metres from the beach.
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Squiggles Cafe

With a spacious indoors area and a large outdoor courtyard with space for the children to play, this is a good stop for great food and great coffee.  More detail ...

 

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Woodend Market

A village market day every last Saturday of the month. Come along to browse crafts, artwork, second hand goods, candles, jewellery, plants and much more. Sausage sizzle, bouncy castle for the kids.
Woodend is a small town located on State Highway One, 25 minutes north of Christchurch and just before Pegasus Town. Find accommodation in Woodend, Woodend activities, cafes and restaurants events & more...