Waimakariri District, is a 100% Pure New Zealand country lifestyle destination close to Christchurch, in the heart of Canterbury. We welcome you to visit and stay at our place.

Only 20 minutes north of Christchurch, New Zealand.
Visit Waimakariri and stay for a while.

Click here for a map of the Waimakariri
 River activities on the Kaiapoi River
Image Gallery - Kaiapoi River

River activities on the Kaiapoi River

30, March 2010

8/9/2010 - Earthquake update in Kaiapoi and Christchurch

For up to date information in the Waimakariri District, please click here.
For up to date information in the Christchurch City, please click here.

Please contact us if you would like further information info@visitwaimakariri.co.nz or 03 310 6860

 Spring FamilyFest
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Spring FamilyFest

16, July 2010

Spring FamilyFest 1st - 10th October 2010

Come out to the Waimakariri District this October for a Spring FamilyFest that will take you out on the water, up in the air, be inspired by local theatre, learn how the early settlers lived, get the creative juices flowing with art workshops and of course great places to walk and ride your bike.

Read more about Spring FamilyFest

  Dudley Park Aquatic Centre, Main Pool, Rangiora
Dudley Park Aquatic Centre, Rangiora

 Dudley Park Aquatic Centre, Main Pool, Rangiora

23, March 2010
23, March 2010

Try out the new Dudley Park Auqatic Centre

Enjoy splashing around in the Dudley Park Aquatic Centre, with a great kids play area, recreational and laned swimming pools, and a spacious spa to soak in after your swim.

Read more about Dudley Park Aquatic Centre

 Flavours of the North Canterbury Food & Wine Trail
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Flavours of the North Canterbury Food & Wine Trail

09, August 2010

North Canterbury Food & Wine Trail

Discover the tastes of fresh seasonal produce and wine, enjoy fine dining, relax in idyllic places to stay and experience an easy pace of life just north of Christchurch.

Read more about the North Canterbury Food & Wine Trail 

 

12

Sep

2010

Ashley Forest Half Marathon & 10 km Run/Walk

Challenge yourself on this half marathon or 10 km that will take you on a unique journey though the forestry roads of Ashley Forest. Fundraiser for North Loburn School.

19

Sep

2010

Oxford Country Classic

The Oxford Country Classic is a fun run and walk with varying distances; half marathon, 12km and 7km.

25

Sep

2010

Ashley Forest Rallysprint

Saturday will see competitors complete three timed runs to qualify. On Sunday morning there will be a final qualifying round before the elimination rounds.

For helpful information and bookings contact the Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor Centre.
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The official tourism website for Waimakariri, North Canterbury, New Zealand. Visit Waimakariri and enjoy events, rivers, beaches, mountains,  golf courses and country accommodation only minutes north of Christchurch City.