Paddleboard, Picnic and Paris for the Weekend
Get out and about on the river, picnic and forage as a family in the Kaiapoi Food Forest and treat yourselves to chocolates from a french cafe with this itinerary!
11 am – Kore Hire on the Kaiapoi River
Give stand up paddle boarding or kayaking a go with your family on the Kaiapoi River. Gain a new perspective of your surroundings from the water with single and doubles available, perfect for kids. Group bookings essential.
- 20 MINUTES FROM CHRISTCHURCH
- MAKE A BOOKING WITH KORE HIRE
- BRING A TOWEL AND CHANGE OF PANTS!
1pm – Kaiapoi Food Forest
Forage with the kids for fresh herbs, berries, and other locally grown goodies in the Kaiapoi Food Forest. This relaxed space is perfect for a picnic and has plenty of colourful play items for kids to enjoy. Top tip: bring your own picnic and blanket as the seating is limited.
- 5 MINUTES FROM KORE HIRE
- CASS STREET
- OPEN 24 HOURS
2.30pm – Paris for the Weekend, Kaiapoi
Stop at Paris for The Weekend, a unique café located in the former Kaiapoi Railway Station on the edge of the Kaiapoi River. Try one of the Van H chocolate ducks that they stock and sit in their charmingly decorated tea rooms with a French flair.
- 5 MINUTES FROM THE FOOD FOREST
- 57 CHARLES STREET
- OPEN SEVEN DAYS
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.
