You will find great choices of country accommodation in the North Canterbury district of Waimakariri, near Christchurch, from bed and breakfasts, farm & country stays, luxury lodges, motels to holiday & beach parks.

Summer is the perfect time to stay here - warm sunny days for surfing or swimming at the many beaches, fishing or jet boating on the rivers, walking or biking the many tracks or just enjoying the locally grown produce in the cafes and restaurants.  

What about a soak in the hot pools of Hanmer Springs, only 90 minutes away with a wine tasting and local flavours to taste in the Waipara Valley Wine Region, only 20 minutes away.

If you are travelling by motor home or campervan, there are excellent holiday parks with a full range of facilities and dump stations. 

What to do and see locally

There are useful guides to help you plan your stay and give you ideas of what there is to do locally in the Waimakariri and North Canterbury region.

• Official Waimakariri Visitor Guide
• Walking & Cycling Waimakariri Guide
• North Canterbury Food & Wine Trail Guide

For a free copy of any (or all) of these guides contact the Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor Centre.