Waimakariri River Tours and Activities

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Edgewater

Edgewater

4.5 out of 5
Price was AU$822, price is now AU$822 per person
AU$822
per person
22 Mar - 24 Mar
found 23 hours ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Wānaka Airport (WKA)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
room was clean view incredible meals great location amazing

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages

Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages

4 out of 5
Price was AU$3,876, price is now AU$3,558 per person
AU$3,558
per person
2 Apr - 6 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Wānaka Airport (WKA)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
Cute lodge with extremely friendly staff

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Limetree Lodge

Limetree Lodge

3 out of 5
Price was AU$865, price is now AU$825 per person
AU$825
per person
22 Mar - 24 Mar
found 23 hours ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Wānaka Airport (WKA)
No reviews
Lovely little hotel - more of a B&B than a hotel - 5kms outside of town but they had a kitchen you could use.. no TV in the room - but a lovely room overlooking the garden with a table and chairs...charming hosts…

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Tours & day trips

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TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

Activity duration is 10 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$405 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Arthurs Pass Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill

Arthurs Pass Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$259 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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World in a day

World in a day

Activity duration is 5 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$5,104 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Christchurch: Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Scenic Day Tour

Christchurch: Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Scenic Day Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$473 per adult
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Water activities

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Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch

Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$483 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Absolutely stunning! 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!

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.

Porters Ski Area
Christchurch Gondola which includes general coastal views, mountains and landscape views

Mount Olympus Ski Area

Hit the slopes at Mount Olympus Ski Area during your trip to Lake Coleridge. While in this walkable area, you can savour the cosy cafes.

Mount Olympus Ski Area

Waimak Alpine Jet

Enjoy an outing to Waimak Alpine Jet during your stay in Springfield. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.

Waimak Alpine Jet

Mt Cheeseman Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Springfield with a visit to Mt Cheeseman Ski Area. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.

Mt Cheeseman Ski Area

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.

Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park

Cave Stream Scenic Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Cave Stream Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Lake Pearson.

Cave Stream Scenic Reserve

Top Waimakariri River Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Oxford Village Motels

Oxford Village Motels

3.5 out of 5
57 Main Street Oxford Canterbury
Oxford Village Motels
Saffrondaze Farmstay by Tiny Away

Saffrondaze Farmstay by Tiny Away

West Eyreton Canterbury
Saffrondaze Farmstay by Tiny Away
Sunrise Mountain View Cabin

Sunrise Mountain View Cabin

Springfield Canterbury
Sunrise Mountain View Cabin
Darfield Motel

Darfield Motel

3 out of 5
23 South Terrace, State Highway Darfield
Darfield Motel
Springfield Motel

Springfield Motel

2 out of 5
37 Tramway Rd Springfield Canterbury
Springfield Motel
Newlands B&B

Newlands B&B

3 out of 5
1566 West Coast Road West Melton Canterbury
Newlands B&B
Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Welcome to your perfect getaway! Only 20 min from CHCH, Swallow's 'Wing' Apt

Welcome to your perfect getaway! Only 20 min from CHCH, Swallow's 'Wing' Apt

Rangiora Rangiora
Welcome to your perfect getaway! Only 20 min from CHCH, Swallow's 'Wing' Apt
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
LyLo Christchurch
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