What’s happening North Canterbury?

  Waitangi Day in the Waimakariri Make a beeline to Rangiora for a full day of affordable fun with the family, which promises action aplenty this Waitangi Day, Thursday 6 February. Inflatafest All things inflatable in a kaleidoscope of colour will be bouncing about at Victoria Park in Percival Street, Rangiora, on 6 February. Jump […]

Rural gem: Route 72

Us urban dwellers often forget the little rural gems that lie beyond the boundaries of Christchurch. One such gem is Route 72 Café Bar Emporium in the charming country village of Cust, just a 40-minute drive from the city.     Nestled in the heart of the village, Route 72 is a destination dining experience […]

Coolest little wine festival

The North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival returns to the Glenmark Domain in March, showcasing the very best the region has to offer.     Following the popular event held earlier in the year, organisers are now getting ready for another brilliant festival that is set to feature 30 local wineries and more than 20 […]

Summer in North Canterbury

The weather is heating up – and so is the events itinerary for North Canterbury! Here’s a few fun events you can look forward to from now until the end of the year.       Kaiapoi Community Garden Open Day Kaiapoi Community Garden, Hilton Street, Sunday 10 November, 10am-1pm Enjoy a slice of nature […]

Ohoka’s big day out

For almost three decades, Ohoka has been welcoming visitors from all over the country to its annual Garden Tour and Fête.       Featuring a self-guided tour of stunning local gardens and a gorgeous country fete at Ohoka School filled with local stallholders, food, raffles, entertainment and the ever-popular Pimms tent, the event provides […]

For the culinary connoisseur: Woodley’s Restaurant and Wine Bar

Located just 40 minutes from Christchurch, Woodley’s Restaurant and Wine Bar is Darfield’s best kept culinary secret.     With three outdoor dining areas, a newly landscaped beer garden, under-cover and heated dining area and the front terrace that has a stunning picturesque view of the Southern Alps, Woodley’s is easily Darfield’s cosiest and most […]