Title: Waimakariri River in Canterbury | Expedia.co.uk [Waimakariri River Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Waimakariri-River-Hotels.0-l736323638395691008-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Canterbury](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Canterbury.d6047984.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Canterbury](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Canterbury.d6047984.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Waimakariri River Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waimakariri-River.d736323638395691008.Car-Hire-Guide)[Canterbury Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Canterbury.d6047984.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Waimakariri River ## Visit Waimakariri River Activities --- --- ### Tours & day trips [See all 159 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393863/7e449bb2-82b2-485e-9315-5846e2da21ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown 12h 7.8/10 43 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-cook-day-tour-from-queenstown.a1393863.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46756606/16faecdc-1379-4704-9e37-709f8bfe93d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip 10h 9.8/10 302 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £209 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tranzalpine-train-arthurs-pass-and-castle-hill-day-trip.a46756606.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1392965/1f1c0acc-ce2c-4d54-a9ed-bb617bebbfd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown 11h 8.8/10 57 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £171 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-cook-day-tour-from-christchurch-to-queenstown.a1392965.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307122/19c59e42-f73d-467b-bd12-96feaaf31bef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch 9h 9.6/10 175 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £145 includes taxes & fees per adult 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£34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-and-tram-city-tour-combo.a4591394.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393407/b31e4869-99f1-4fce-94f6-348876f4721d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch 13h 9.8/10 249 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-cook-lake-tekapo-and-tasman-glacier-tour-from-christchurch.a1393407.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass with TranzAlpine & Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48044566/580379dd-496f-4fa3-bf5c-b92267632b8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass with TranzAlpine & Lunch 10h 9.2/10 102 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £196 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-day-tour-from-christchurch-with-tranzalpine.a48044566.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4752279/96dc279e-64cb-4ecc-83bc-6e3c9650e740.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram 9.4/10 225 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-by-vintage-tram.a4752279.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46895885/bcab6611-7810-444c-a797-42ee5eadb498.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill 10h 9.6/10 24 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £100 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-day-trip-from-christchurch-via-castle-hill.a46895885.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 60 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Private Day Tour Hanmer Springs including Entry to Hot pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50750906/39718767-176c-4b4b-8148-c8ef77759ca0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Day Tour Hanmer Springs including Entry to Hot pools 8h Free cancellation available £155 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults 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[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/world-in-a-day.a3178418.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Akaroa Private Day Tour from Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50668204/57e20b97-0a3f-4dbb-a501-dfc1daf7b3ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa Private Day Tour from Christchurch 8h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £111 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-private-day-tour-from-christchurch.a50668204.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Arthurs Pass Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50188614/8cd3dbf5-6434-4bc3-97de-36186cdd4799.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arthurs Pass Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill 8h Free cancellation available £142 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-day-trip-from-christchurch-with-castle-hill.a50188614.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Christchurch Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50768867/504eb005-8ad1-4fb8-ada0-a7dde7fc5eb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch Half Day Tour 5h Free cancellation available £89 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-half-day-tour.a50768867.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50148714/002bfa9b-b6c9-4fe5-a17f-10e99a8703a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch 9h Free cancellation available £211 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kaikoura-whale-watching-day-trip-from-christchurch.a50148714.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Christchurch Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50748392/c8d5b539-6d7d-4d70-bebd-e6b8625c8135.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch Full Day Tour 10h Free cancellation available £191 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-full-day-tour.a50748392.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Full-Day Tour to Arthur Pass and Castle Hill with Scenic Views](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50660214/560581ab-cc81-44ac-9403-9ac80c25333b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Tour to Arthur Pass and Castle Hill with Scenic Views 8h Free cancellation available £129 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-arthur-pass-and-castle-hill-with-scenic-views.a50660214.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Private Christchurch City Highlight Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49784207/66c02abb-75f3-495f-81bb-04a5228eab51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Christchurch City Highlight Half Day Tour 4h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £133 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-christchurch-city-highlight-half-day-tour.a49784207.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 19 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with 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[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-arthurs-pass-castle-hill-scenic-day-tour.a4525233.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![From Christchurch: Sheep Farm Experience with Lunch & Winery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51689640/92bae92a-5025-4339-8185-df94f0a638e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Christchurch: Sheep Farm Experience with Lunch & Winery 6h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £131 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-christchurch-sheep-farm-experience-with-lunch-winery.a51689640.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Waipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50775610/2e426b45-f948-4c0c-ac3b-ce0bd56423e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch 6h Free cancellation available £127 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waipara-wine-trail-private-group-tour-from-christchurch.a50775610.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![From Christchurch: Kaikōura Day Tour With Whale Watching](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48275134/1d64bf2f-c277-4e99-8661-c7eb7c53d860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Christchurch: Kaikōura Day Tour With Whale Watching 10h 9/10 48 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £169 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-christchurch-kaikoura-whale-watching-day-tour.a48275134.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![From Christchurch: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47829096/057fa602-ef91-483f-9a61-0a34b896ef53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Christchurch: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch 6h 9.4/10 18 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-christchurch-full-day-wine-tour-with-lunch.a47829096.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Waipara Wine Trail Group Tour From Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49991253/01d719e3-9276-4c00-94d2-bffc3b236548.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waipara Wine Trail Group Tour From Christchurch 6h Free cancellation available £105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waipara-wine-trail-group-tour-from-christchurch.a49991253.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Waipara Valley Private Wine Tour with Tastings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51065297/e4e431f4-c319-437d-b5f1-574725c31d76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waipara Valley Private Wine Tour with Tastings 7h Free cancellation available £89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-waipara-valley-private-wine-tour.a51065297.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 18 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) ![World in a day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178418/83561385-6a48-4908-af6f-e46dc70d75bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### World in a day 5h Free cancellation available £2,634 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/world-in-a-day.a3178418.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393969/8eabd2d9-bc8d-49d1-a8f2-75937adc14f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour 20m 9.6/10 12 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £156 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-scenic-helicopter-tour.a1393969.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Christchurch: Helicopter Trial Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48194333/ce6e48b2-0c10-4126-9d09-b3e8caafc645.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch: Helicopter Trial Flight 1h 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £178 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-helicopter-trial-flight.a48194333.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Christchurch to Akaroa with Garden City Helicopters Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396794/600378e5-965e-4514-969b-e9259fd6f38d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch to Akaroa with Garden City Helicopters Christchurch 3h Free cancellation available £365 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/helicopter-middle-rock-high-station-farm-tour-lunch.a1396794.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Mt Cook Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178061/eacf1bcb-c8b2-4321-9e41-f3f39339a8fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt Cook Experience 4h Free cancellation available £2,958 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-cook-experience.a3178061.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ![Rakaia 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Whales](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45275161/1a9a5cb6-d53d-4758-bd1e-0e22244f7b1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kaikoura Whales 3h Free cancellation available £1,145 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kaikoura-whales.a45275161.activity-details?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=736323638395691008&location=Waimakariri+River&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/250044/73abc5cb-6058-411d-99f1-f099e880974f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour 11h 30m 5.2/10 9 verified reviews Free cancellation available £165 includes taxes & fees per adult 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We visited on the opening weekend and it was great. Powdery open trails, get trails for all levels too. Not busy by any standard, and the views from the top are breathtaking. Advice: It is in a basin where the sun doesn't get to much so dress warmly! And I would recommend a 4 wheel drive as the road is very steep gravel :) Other than that - just the essentials. Snacks, and a camera! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6196337/14904fed-960e-4662-84f9-03bbdff6c33c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Porters Ski Area Hit the slopes in Castle Hill with a visit to Porters Ski Area. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Mt-Cheeseman-Ski-Area-Springfield.d553248621532610298.Attraction) #### Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park Explore the great outdoors at Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park, a lovely green space in Castle Hill. Make some time to visit the churches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Korowai-Torlesse-Tussocklands-Park-Castle-Hill.d6113010.Attraction) #### Cave Stream Scenic Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Cave Stream Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Lake Pearson. 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