Things to do in Waimakariri District

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A calm lake with a forested island and a clear sky.
A sandy path leading to the beach with wooden posts and ropes.

Things to do

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

￥18,683
per adult
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

￥18,683
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission

Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission

￥3,708
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
Blokarts suitable for ages 8 to 80+ with tandem karts available for those not ready to go it alone.

Uniquely Kiwi Landsailing Adventure

￥9,294
per adult
Uniquely Kiwi Landsailing Adventure
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

￥6,478
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

￥23,471
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

￥18,777
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

￥34,737
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

￥3,943
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
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TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 333 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥37,783 per adult
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Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

Activity duration is 9 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥44,979 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 333 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥37,783 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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World in a day

World in a day

Activity duration is 5 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥572,900 per adult*
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Water activities

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Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River

Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River

Activity duration is 1 day
9.4 out of 10 with 30 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥8,049 per adult
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What to do in Waimakariri District

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Elephant Park

Explore the great outdoors at Elephant Park, a lovely green space in Rangiora. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its spas.
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Popular day trips from Waimakariri District

A cityscape with modern buildings, a construction site, and a distinctive blue sculpture.

Christchurch

A beach with three makeshift fishing boats with nets, a bicycle, and a blue bucket.

Rangiora

An aerial view of a suburban area with a central road, green spaces, and residential houses.

West Melton

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Kaiapoi