What to do in Waimakariri District

Activities, attractions and tours

A river with a rocky shore and tall grass on the left bank.
A calm lake with a forested island and a clear sky.
A sandy path leading to the beach with wooden posts and ropes.

Activities

Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission

Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission

NZ$40
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

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

NZ$42
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

NZ$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools
Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tour

Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tour

NZ$30
per adult
Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tour
Blokarts suitable for ages 8 to 80+ with tandem karts available for those not ready to go it alone.

Christchurch Land Sailing Adventure Velocity Karts

NZ$99
per adult
Christchurch Land Sailing Adventure Velocity Karts
Body of water in Christchurch City Tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch

NZ$95
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch
Punting on the Avon Antigua Boatsheds

Punting on the Avon Antigua Boatsheds

NZ$45
per adult
Punting on the Avon Antigua Boatsheds
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

NZ$225
per adult
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Christchurch Guided Walking Tour with optional Wine Tasting

Christchurch Guided Walking Tour with optional Wine Tasting

NZ$35
per adult
Christchurch Guided Walking Tour with optional Wine Tasting
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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 338 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$440 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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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 NZ$475 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 338 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$440 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 NZ$330 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 NZ$85 per adult
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What to do in Waimakariri District

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Oxford Museum

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Oxford Museum during your travels in Oxford. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
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Day trip destinations from Waimakariri District

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

Christchurch

A mountainous landscape with a stream, rocky terrain, and snow-capped peaks.

Arthur's Pass

A mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks and two trucks parked in a green field.

Darfield

A rocky landscape with large boulders and a grassy field.

Castle Hill

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 lifeguard tower on a sandy beach with dunes and coniferous trees in the background.

Woodend

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

Kaiapoi