Rangiora is the major town for the Waimakariri District and is considered one of the fastest expanding towns within the Canterbury and North Canterbury region.
 Popular with Christchurch day-trippers and international visitors keen to experience the culture and ambience of rural New Zealand, Rangiora is just 20 minutes from Pumula, and 40 minutes from central Christchurch City and Christchurch International Airport. The well-maintained open highways and roads are easy to drive and navigate - perfect for rental vehicles, motorhomes and motorcycles. Alternatively, public transport buses travel daily between Christchurch city and Rangiora.
As part of the renowned Inland Scenic Route, Rangiora is a popular place to enjoy a couple of relaxing days as part of your South Island holiday. The Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools are less than 90 minutes away, Akaroa is an easy two hour drive and Mount Hutt and other local ski-fields are approximately 90 minutes from the town of Rangiora.
Rangiora Township has all the conveniences of a large town without the crowds and traffic jams!
Rangiora offers a diverse range of restaurants and takeaway bars, and boasts a high number of restaurants and cafes that cater to special dietary requirements, especially for those with Coeliac's disease.
Some of the best expresso coffee can be found in Rangiora and there are plenty of quality cafes offering professional barista services for creamy latte's and cappuccinos.
From delicious fresh baked rolls loaded with fresh salads and local meats for you to enjoy picnic style in a nearby park, fresh fish, Chinese, Thai, Sushi, India and Pizza Hutt - the array of takeaway foods is enormous! There is something to suit all tastebuds and budgets!
Visitors to Rangiora can also enjoy:
- Wine tasting and winery restaurant meals at award winning North Canterbury wineries.
- Visit New Zealand's only commercial meadery that is located just outside the town and produces mead made from pure New Zealand honey.
- Learn to play polo at Blue Springs Polo School.
- Visit the famous Cheese factory.
- Explore the number of museums, including the Northbrook Colonial Museum, the Vintage Tractor Museum and the Rangiora Museum.
- Hire a guide and go trout fishing.
- Ski-ing.
- Take a walk through beautiful Matawai Park or Northbrook Wetlands.
- Farm and Agricultural tours.
- Hunting and fishing.
- Enjoy a round of golf.
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