Activities

Enjoy the thrills and spills of the jet boats, or take a ride New Zealand’s only airboat, Air Force 2. The airboat operates at the Braided Shallows of the Waimakariri River.

Aqualand NZ Is New Zealand’s Premium Inflatable Aquapark. Located 20 Minutes North of Christchurch. The coolest thing in Canterbury this summer!

If you love water sports, jumping off stuff and flying through the air, then you’re going to love canyoning! Participate in your own adventure and hike down a pristine waterway with a number of waterfalls.

Come to Oxford and enjoy some of the best naked eye views of the Milky Way from just about anywhere outside of the township.

A truly enjoyable cruise. Spend time with  friends or family and sail up the Kaiapoi River and in to the Waimakariri River.

Enjoy great views of the Canterbury Plains from horse back. Enjoy riding a well-schooled horse in a country environment.

Take your pick of kayak or stand up paddle boards and have some fun on the Kaiapoi River. Great fun for the whole family.

Little Farm Goat Dairy has been hand crafting artisan cheeses from their own goats’ milk in Oxford, Canterbury, since 2014.

Now offering private farm tours so you can see the goats up close and personal, view the smallest milking shed in the country, practice your goat calling skills and more.

Come along and explore a collection of local Canterbury fossils collected and prepared by YouTuber, Mamlambo Fossils, at the Old School Collective, Waikuku.

Experience a guided tour of our night sky at the observatory, located on the fringe of an International Dark Sky Park

Immerse yourself in this alpaca farm located 15 minutes north of Christchurch .

Canterburys original Sunflower experience with all profits donated to Gumboot Friday and the Oxford community! The sunflowers are open 24/7 for about 3–4 weeks from late January to early February.

Empowering people to experience the holistic potential of the ocean through surfing. There’s something super special about surfing in Waikuku, country coastal vibes. Pop Out!

Tram Fields Corn Maze & Sunflowers is your ultimate family-friendly summer destination, located at 1275 Tram Road, North Canterbury. Enjoy hours of fun exploring the corn maze and strolling through the stunning sunflower fields.

Tūhaitara Coastal Park provides a diverse range of recreation settings, for walking and cycling, picnicking, through to semi wilderness natural sites, all with easy access to some of the most pristine beaches of Waimakariri.

Take a picnic, sunscreen and spend the day in Waikuku.

Great for a bit of fun, exercise and family time.

Offering a great range of scenic flights, private charter packages, and commercial helicopter services throughout the South Island operating from Rangiora Airfield.

Super fun beach and forest horse treks for all ages and levels.

Woodford Glen is for race fans young, old and families. Running from October through to March we provide great family entertainment.

There are a range of workshops on offer in Waimakariri. From painting to pottery, cheese making and tea making. Why not make a day of it and explore the district after you complete a workshop with friends? Learn more about each here.