Itineraries

Why you will love Waimakariri

With river, beach and mountain walks, 60 km of cycleways, 10 km of swimmable coastline. boutique shops, fabulous eateries and a number of activities to do such as cruise, kayak or row up the Kaiapoi River, discover why you will love Waimakariri with one of our itineraries below.

A Nostalgic Waikuku Beach Day

Create or relive memories with your family and friends with this nostalgic Waikuku beach day that includes swimming, fun in the sun and ice cream.

A Waterfall Worth Chasing

Start with a coffee at Café 51 before hiking through native bush to the majestic Ryde Falls and then refuelling at the World-Famous Sheffield Pie Shop on your way home.

Swim Between The Mountains

Spend your Sunday exploring a local farmers’ market with your family, splash in the picturesque Ashley Gorge and refuel afterwards with treats from a quaint Oxford café.

Discover even more itineraries

Plan the perfect day trip no matter the season with several unique itineraries belonging to one of our four themes.

Whether you’re an adventurer looking for thrill seeking activities, an active relaxer with a passion for markets and boutique shopping, an explorer on the hunt for the next best bike trail or a family searching for your next kid-friendly experience – there’s bound to be an itinerary to suit! Choose from one of the four themes below to get started.

EXPLORERS

ADVENTURERS

FAMILIES

ACTIVE RELAXERS