WHY WE KEEP EXPLORING

With two conservation parks in the foothills, two braided rivers, the pacific ocean we are not shy on adventure. Whether you want to be active in it, or watch it we have adventure for you.

Travel around Waimakariri and visit our galleries displaying work created by local and international artists. Or looking for history, each of our towns has a museum housing the history of the district and beyond.

With over 30 boutique shops in our towns, you are spoilt for choice with the latest local and international fashions and homewares. We have great preloved clothing alongside some excellent opportunities to find treasures from days gone by.

Come and stroll in in our gardens. From food forests, formal gardens to fields of lavender. There is something here for you.

Choose from one of the five courses and tailor your day to suit. From the professional to the relaxed we have a course to suit your needs.

Our first market is on Friday morning in Ohoka where you will be treated to great tastes and a variety of stalls. Then, on Saturday head to Kaiapoi and support local. On Sunday, head to Oxford for an authentic farmers market set with the backdrop of the foothills.