Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Kaiapoi February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Kaiapoi](https://expedia.ca/Kaiapoi-Hotels.d3000467806.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Kaiapoi](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Kaiapoi.d3000467806.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kaiapoi Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kaiapoi.d3000467806.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kaiapoi Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Kaiapoi.d3000467806.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Kaiapoi ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Kaiapoi Types of activities [Kaiapoi travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Kaiapoi.dx3000467806) ![panoramic view of turquoise water of Waimakariri River passing through Arthur's Pass National Park, South Island of New Zealand. It enters the Pacific north of Christchurch, near the town of Kaiapoi.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000467806/4ec5b917-1538-4673-8f05-2a75ed8064e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![panoramic view of turquoise water of Waimakariri River passing through Arthur's Pass National Park, South Island of New Zealand. It enters the Pacific north of Christchurch, near the town of Kaiapoi.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000467806/4ec5b917-1538-4673-8f05-2a75ed8064e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![panoramic view of turquoise water of Waimakariri River passing through Arthur's Pass National Park, South Island of New Zealand. It enters the Pacific north of Christchurch, near the town of Kaiapoi.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000467806/4738dcae-c3d3-4547-8f92-b597002e4961.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waimakariri River Mouth at Dawn, Canterbury, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000467806/dfd06832-42be-41aa-91e2-c3c7166211ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Kaiapoi Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Kaiapoi has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Kaiapoi is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Kaiapoi to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Kaiapoi Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Kaiapoi. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Kaiapoi attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Kaiapoi ### Tours & day trips [See all 131 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 Free cancellation available CA $165 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-cook-day-tour-from-queenstown.a1393863.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $387 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tranzalpine-train-arthurs-pass-castle-hill-day-trip-from-christchurch.a46756606.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 10/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available CA $267 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lord-of-the-rings-journey-to-edoras-from-christchurch.a1307122.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 Free cancellation available CA $317 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-cook-day-tour-from-christchurch.a1392965.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 10/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available CA $226 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-cook-lake-tekapo-tasman-glacier-small-group-tour-including-lunch.a1393407.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/182709/959c2410-f407-464d-8b6e-fa02a2ea1301.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch 10h 8.8/10 20 reviews Free cancellation available CA $461 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-full-day-tour-with-jet-boat-farm-visit-via-tranzalpine.a182709.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 Free cancellation available CA $185 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-day-trip-from-christchurch-via-castle-hill.a46895885.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 9.6/10 20 reviews Free cancellation available CA $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-by-vintage-tram.a4752279.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4591394/ab6990e1-23df-4086-a40d-9d0f39f84413.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo 1d 9/10 16 reviews Free cancellation available CA $63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-and-tram-city-tour-combo.a4591394.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 9.6/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available CA $362 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-christchurch-arthurs-pass-and-tranzalpine-day-tour.a48044566.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 55 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393016/8cf6757e-df8a-4916-9d9c-742561c89e2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour 13h Free cancellation available CA $288 includes taxes & fees per child [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-cook-lake-tekapo-tasman-glacier-private-tour.a1393016.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![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 CA $4,869 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/world-in-a-day.a3178418.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 review Free cancellation available CA $205 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/akaroa-private-day-tour-from-christchurch.a50668204.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 CA $247 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-day-trip-from-christchurch-with-castle-hill.a50188614.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 CA $391 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-kaikoura-whale-watching-day-trip-from-christchurch.a50148714.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 CA $238 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-arthur-pass-and-castle-hill-with-scenic-views.a50660214.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 CA $164 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/christchurch-half-day-tour.a50768867.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![V8 Trike Private Tour of Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45076337/8ccd2420-c04a-4f3d-991d-e45e1f86b123.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### V8 Trike Private Tour of Christchurch 45m Free cancellation available CA $169 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/v8-trike-private-tour-of-christchurch-with-pick-up.a45076337.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 Free cancellation available CA $247 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-christchurch-city-highlight-half-day-tour.a49784207.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 CA $354 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/christchurch-full-day-tour.a50748392.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 18 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 CA $4,869 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/world-in-a-day.a3178418.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 Free cancellation available CA $313 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/christchurch-helicopter-trial-flight.a48194333.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 CA $5,470 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mt-cook-experience.a3178061.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 CA $674 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/helicopter-middle-rock-high-station-farm-tour-lunch.a1396794.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 Free cancellation available CA $288 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/christchurch-scenic-helicopter-tour.a1393969.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Rakaia Glaciers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178083/c17ec124-37ac-4b9f-862a-db08614901dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rakaia Glaciers 3h Free cancellation available CA $3,368 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rakaia-glaciers.a3178083.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Canterbury Winery Heli Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45274506/582ba5c8-2a64-4a54-8d51-97fb96d19f5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Canterbury Winery Heli Lunch 3h Free cancellation available CA $765 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/canterbury-winery-lunch.a45274506.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Alpine Jet Boat Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178224/3f5679ba-6b4b-4b3a-9d72-8ca01a1968dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Alpine Jet Boat Experience 3h Free cancellation available CA $1,407 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/alpine-jet-boat-experience.a3178224.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178298/21223044-994c-46f9-88d4-c564d589f85a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic 1h Free cancellation available CA $1,300 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/akaroa-banks-peninsula-scenic.a3178298.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Kaikoura 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 CA $2,118 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kaikoura-whales.a45275161.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 16 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Christchurch: Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Scenic Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4525233/c35283f8-bf33-4e00-a09a-33d296cf1668.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch: Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Scenic Day Tour 8h Free cancellation available CA $452 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/christchurch-guided-castle-hill-tour.a4525233.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Christchurch: Cave Stream & Castle Hill Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4977472/a8b2f435-a4b0-4cc4-aff1-acb610be32f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch: Cave Stream & Castle Hill Tour 8h Free cancellation available CA $452 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/christchurch-guided-cave-stream-and-castle-hill-tour.a4977472.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/251969/f297d9e9-066f-45a4-86c9-c447bd023655.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch 6h 9.6/10 30 reviews Free cancellation available CA $164 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waipara-valley-wine-tasting-tour-with-lunch.a251969.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Christchurch: Godley Head & Lyttelton Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4549214/4d51499a-690c-4bc2-b56b-5824ca81a1a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch: Godley Head & Lyttelton Guided Walking Tour 3h 30m+ Free cancellation available CA $246 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/christchurch-godley-head-lyttelton-guided-walking-tour.a4549214.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 CA $234 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waipara-wine-trail-private-group-tour-from-christchurch.a50775610.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&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 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $313 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-christchurch-kaikoura-whale-watching-day-tour.a48275134.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Christchurch Waipara Valley Private Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51065297/e4e431f4-c319-437d-b5f1-574725c31d76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch Waipara Valley Private Wine Tour 7h Free cancellation available CA $164 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/christchurch-waipara-valley-private-wine-tour.a51065297.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Canterbury Winery Heli Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45274506/582ba5c8-2a64-4a54-8d51-97fb96d19f5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Canterbury Winery Heli Lunch 3h Free cancellation available CA $765 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/canterbury-winery-lunch.a45274506.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![The Grape Vine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178424/3e78e048-6f5a-44e3-8e43-06e75fcd4948.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Grape Vine 4h Free cancellation available CA $1,061 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-grape-vine.a3178424.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Christchurch: Packhorse Hut Guided Walk and Scenic Drive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4550787/c8120807-661c-41f4-856b-5ac2fcfc7e72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch: Packhorse Hut Guided Walk and Scenic Drive 8h Free cancellation available CA $353 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/christchurch-packhorse-hut-guided-walk-and-scenic-drive.a4550787.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and 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TranzAlpine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47327032/e8eaea8b-52fd-4418-8aa0-67ff520d1ec9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arthur’s Pass Tour From Christchurch With Jet Boat & TranzAlpine 10h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $498 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-day-tour-with-tranzalpine-and-jet-boat-ride.a47327032.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4759793/f0882d45-eab3-4f9a-8fe7-0d867034c3c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River 1d 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-and-punt-on-the-avon-river.a4759793.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Christchurch: Sea Kayaking Tour of Lyttelton Harbour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4582426/1f04499a-fa44-4545-a843-8df349d5230e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch: Sea Kayaking Tour of Lyttelton Harbour 8h Free cancellation available CA $369 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/christchurch-sea-kayaking-excursion.a4582426.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Lyttelton Shore Excursion: City Sights & Jet Boating](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/575367/07b5476c-8d88-41ce-96e8-60851cc3d147.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lyttelton Shore Excursion: City Sights & Jet Boating 3h 45m 9.4/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $197 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lyttelton-shore-excursion-city-sights-jet-boating.a575367.activity-details?&rid=3000467806&location=Kaiapoi&swp=off) ![Helicopter & Jet Boat Tour – 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_3000467806) ## Recommended things to do in Kaiapoi | Number of things to do | 140 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Christchurch City Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP](/things-to-do/christchurch-city-self-guided-walking-tour-with-an-app.a51413449.activity-details): CA $14 | | Top 5 things to do | [Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo](/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-and-tram-city-tour-combo.a4591394.activity-details)[Christchurch: Gondola Ride](/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-ride.a4766307.activity-details)[Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch](/things-to-do/waipara-valley-wine-tasting-tour-with-lunch.a251969.activity-details)[Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram](/things-to-do/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-by-vintage-tram.a4752279.activity-details)[Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch](/things-to-do/half-day-sightseeing-tour-of-christchurch.a251520.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch](/things-to-do/half-day-sightseeing-tour-of-christchurch.a251520.activity-details)[Uniquely Kiwi Landsailing Adventure](/things-to-do/uniquely-kiwi-landsailing-adventure.a49780280.activity-details)[Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights](/things-to-do/lyttelton-shore-excursion-christchurch-city-sights.a573767.activity-details)[Christchurch Alpaca Farm Tour From Kaiapoi](/things-to-do/christchurch-alpaca-farm-tour-from-kaiapoi.a50244517.activity-details)[Christchurch Secret Inner City Walking Tour and Hidden Gems](/things-to-do/walking-tour-christchurchs-hidden-gems.a49692909.activity-details) | | With kids | [Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo](/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-and-tram-city-tour-combo.a4591394.activity-details)[Christchurch: Gondola Ride](/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-ride.a4766307.activity-details)[Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch](/things-to-do/waipara-valley-wine-tasting-tour-with-lunch.a251969.activity-details)[Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram](/things-to-do/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-by-vintage-tram.a4752279.activity-details)[Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch](/things-to-do/half-day-sightseeing-tour-of-christchurch.a251520.activity-details) | ## What to do in Kaiapoi --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Kaiapoi #### Woodford Glen Speedway You can take time to visit Woodford Glen Speedway during your travels to Kaiapoi. [](https://expedia.ca/Woodford-Glen-Speedway-Christchurch.d713318105950642176.Vacation-Attraction) #### Darjon Vineyard You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Darjon Vineyard during your travels to Kaiapoi. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Darjon-Vineyard-Kaiapoi.d553248621532610413.Vacation-Attraction) #### Aqualand New Zealand Enjoy an outing to Aqualand New Zealand during your stay in Kaiapoi. [](https://expedia.ca/Aqualand-New-Zealand-Kaiapoi.d838365954047414272.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kaiapoi Food Forest Explore the great outdoors at Kaiapoi Food Forest, a lovely green space in Kaiapoi. [](https://expedia.ca/Kaiapoi-Food-Forest-Kaiapoi.d794861961252917248.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kaiapoi Dog Park After visiting Kaiapoi Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kaiapoi. [](https://expedia.ca/Kaiapoi-Dog-Park-Kaiapoi.d906151094953156608.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Kaiapoi ![Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179996/311b9e05-0248-4db6-b947-d11cb5386508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Christchurch ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kaiapoi worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Kaiapoi? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Kaiapoi? ### Is three days enough to stay in Kaiapoi? ### What are some activities to do in Kaiapoi with kids? > - [Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-and-tram-city-tour-combo.a4591394.activity-details) > - [Christchurch: Gondola Ride](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-ride.a4766307.activity-details) > - [Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/waipara-valley-wine-tasting-tour-with-lunch.a251969.activity-details) > - [Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-by-vintage-tram.a4752279.activity-details) > - [Half-day Sightseeing Tour of Christchurch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-sightseeing-tour-of-christchurch.a251520.activity-details) ### What to do in Kaiapoi for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Kaiapoi? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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