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

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

￥23,063
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Hägglund Field Trip

International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket

￥6,827
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

￥18,358
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras Tour

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch

￥29,982
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

￥18,358
per adult
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

￥34,133
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission

Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission

￥3,644
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
TranzAlpine Train

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

￥36,809
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

￥6,365
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools
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Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Activity duration is 13 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 267 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥23,371 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill

Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill

Activity duration is 8 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥29,915 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥18,604 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Mt Cook Experience

Mt Cook Experience

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥634,768 per adult*
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Wildlife & nature

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Akaroa Day Tour

Akaroa Day Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥30,850 per adult
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What to do in Waimakariri District

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Woodford Glen Speedway

You can take time to visit Woodford Glen Speedway during your travels to Kaiapoi.
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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

A road with mountains in the background and a river in the foreground.

Kaiapoi