Discover Another Side to Kaiapoi
Explore Kaiapoi by foot, hop onboard the iconic river queen and finish the day off by treating your tastebuds.
10.30am - Kaiapoi Island, Kaiapoi
Begin your morning with a brisk stroll to the Kaiapoi Island Lookout. This cruisy 2.5km (one way) trail takes you to where the Kaiapoi and Waimakariri Rivers meet. Look for the sign to the Lookout on the left of the track as you head toward a sweeping corner.
- 20-MINUTES FROM CHRISTCHURCH
- HEAD EAST ON RAVEN QUAY STOP BANK
- BRING YOUR WATER BOTTLE
12pm - Kaiapoi River Queen, Kaiapoi
After assessing the river by land, why not check it out by boat? Hop on board the iconic Kaiapoi River Queen and admire the view from the water’s surface. Sit inside or out and remember your camera. Allow two hours for this round trip. Tide matters so bookings are essential.
- LESS THAN 10-MINUTES FROM KAIAPOI ISLAND
- PERMANENT BERTH IN FRONT OF THE PLATFORM BREW BAR
- BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL, CALL 027 435 0596
2.30pm - Red Eight Cafe, Kaiapoi
Once safely back on land, fuel up at Red Eight café and then stretch those legs by wandering the boutique stores of Kaiapoi. From homewares, antiques to the latest fashion - there’s something for every shopper.
- 2-MINUTES FROM THE RIVER
- 143 WILLIAMS STREET, KAIAPOI
- CHECK MENU AND OPENING TIMES
WHY NOT MAKE A DAY OF IT?
With river, beach and mountain walks, 60 km of cycleways, 10 km of sandy coastline, boutique shops, fabulous eateries and a number of activities to do, find out why Waimakariri is the perfect place to make a day of it – no matter the season!
