Wander Waikuku

Check out the local beach, a cute cafe and shopping experience in Waikuku with this itinerary.

10am - Waikuku Beach

Connect with nature as you wander the sandy shores of Waikuku Beach and around the estuary. Check your bird knowledge at the bird identification signage situated at the estuary carpark.

  • 30 MINUTES FROM CHRISTCHURCH
  • CLOSE TO EATERIES AND SHOPS
  • SURF PATROLLED BEACH

12.30pm - Old School Collective, Waikuku

Stop at The Office café located in the Old School Collective to enjoy a wide range of delicious salads, great coffee, and smoothies.

  • 3 MINUTE DRIVE FROM WAIKUKU BEACH
  • 1473 MAIN NORTH ROAD, WAIKUKU
  • CHECK FOR OPENING HOURS

2pm - The Mill, Waikuku

Discover a wide range of eclectic items from a variety of stores at The Mill. Bundled together under one historic roof, this establishment offers an abundance of rare and unexpected finds.

  • MAIN NORTH ROAD
  • CHECK FOR OPENING HOURS
  • YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO LEAVE EMPTY HANDED!

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.