Active Family Adventure in Kaiapoi

Looking for the ultimate active family day out in Waimakariri? Then grab your bikes and togs and check out this itinerary!

10am – Bike ride to Kairaki/Pines Beach

Start your day with a family bike ride along the Pegasus stop bank on Charles Street to the sea. Follow the Kaiapoi River along to where it meets the Waimakariri River for great views.

  • 20 MINUTES FROM CHRISTCHURCH
  • PEGASUS TRAIL, ACCESS FROM THE STOP BANK ON CHARLES STREET, KAIAPOI
  • 5KM ONE WAY DOWNLOAD A MAP HERE

11.30am – Aqualand Waterpark, Kaiapoi

Cool off at Kaiapoi’s exciting new inflatable waterpark. Splash, slide, jump and dive around this epic course, or cheer on your loved ones from the safety of dry land! Changing rooms on site.

  • 83 COURTNEY DRIVE, KAIAPOI
  • OPEN SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS FROM 10AM, AND WEEKDAYS FROM 3PM
  • BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

1pm – Takeaways on the banks of the Kaiapoi River

What better way to end your activity-filled morning than with fish and chips, sushi or takeaway of your choice sitting on the banks of the Kaiapoi river?

  • KAIAPOI VILLAGE FISH N CHIPS, WILLIAMS STREET
  • SUSHI NORI, CHARLES STREET
  • KAIAPOI FISH & CHIPS & BURGERS WILLIAMS STREET

WHY NOT MAKE A DAY OF IT?

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, find out why Waimakariri is the perfect place to make a day of it.