Attractions within 30kms:
- North Canterbury Food & Wine trail
- Waimakariri Gardens & Arts Trail
- Outstanding range of walking & cycling tracks from mountain, river, forest to coastal tracks
- Jet boating on the Waimakariri river
- Full day organized country experience by Train-Boat-4WD
- Guided fly fishing trips by experienced guide Ron Cameron
- Horse Trekking: Waimak River Horse Treks
- Local Golf Courses: Rangiora Golf Club / Pegasus Golf Course / Kaiapoi Golf Club
- Willowbank Wildlife Reserve – The Kiwi wildlife experience
- Ko Tane – Maori Cultural Experience
- International Antarctic Centre
- Orana Wildlife Park
Other highlights:
- Way To Go Heliservices : Breathtaking scenic flights of the Waimakariri Country
and Southern Alps. - Balloon Adventures Up Up and Away : Hot Air Ballooning
- Porters Ski Area (90 kms) : Fun for the whole family
- Weka Pass Railway – Waipara (35kms) : Travel back through time
- Thermal pools & Spa resort : Hanmer Springs (110kms)
- Kaikoura (160kms) : Whale watching, seal colonies
- Lyttelton Harbour (45kms) : Harbour cruises
