Cruising the Kaiapoi River on the MV Tuhoe

Waimakariri offers a great selection of activities for kids and adults from gorgeous garden tours to adrenalin pumping jetboating - with nearly everything in between!

Only 20 minutes north of Christchurch - discover fun and adventure in Waimakariri, North Canterbury.

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 Jet boating on the Waimakariri River
Jet Thrills, Waimakariri River

Jet boating on the Waimakariri River

07, August 2009
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 schoolsriver cruising, playing golf, biking, fishing, walking and hiking, speedway, heritage museums, markets, and of course great shopping.

 

 
What to do and see locally
 

February Events A fantastic range of iconic and new events are happening in Waimakariri, view the February What's On Event 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.

VW Brochures 2012
16, December 2011

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

New Summer 2012, Family Fun Itineraries: Adobe Acrobat DocumentFamily Fun in Waimakariri 2012

Experience North Canterbury activities in the Waimakariri. Jet Boating, horse riding, walking & hiking, golf, cooking schools, shopping and swimming at Dudley Pool, Rangiora.