Waimakairiri offers a wide range North Canterbury activities just minutes north of Christchurch. Enjoy thrilling river activities with a jet boat ride through the Waimakariri Gorge or the lower reaches of the Waimakariri River, or try river cruising on the Kaiapoi River - some of the district's most popular tourist attractions. Getting involved in the activities is what the Waimakariri District is all about..... jet boating, garden tours, horse riding, cooking schools, river cruising, playing golf, biking, fishing, walking and hiking, speedway, heritage museums, markets, and of course great shopping.

 

What to do and see locally
 

October Events	Check out the great events happening in Waimakariri this October with the What's On Waimakariri Event Guide.
November Events	Enjoy Spring with fantastic events happening in Waimakariri this November with the Waimakariri Events Guide.

 

There are also 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
• Gardens of Waimakariri

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

New for Summer 2012, Family Fun Itineraries:  Family Fun in Waimakariri 2012

and Group Activities: Group Activities in the Waimakariri 2012