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.

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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 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, touring gardens, horse riding, cooking schoolsriver cruising, playing golf, biking, fishing, speedway, heritage museums, a boutique movie theatre and of course great shopping.

 

 
What to do and see locally
 

August Event Guide Adobe Acrobat DocumentWhat's On Waimakariri - August 2010
September Event Guide Adobe Acrobat DocumentWhat's On Waimakariri - September 2010

 

VW Guides
22, December 2009
There 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

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

Activities in the Waimakariri District. Things to do north of Christchurch in Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend, Oxford, Loburn & Waikuku. Jet boating, horse trekking, cooking school, golf, river cruises, fishing