Summer in Waiau
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Waiau is a great Summer destination. With the Waiau and Mason Rivers on your back step there is always plenty to do.
Things to do In Waiau
Enjoy a summer afternoon cooling off by the river.
Riverside Reserve Swimming Hole
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Each Summer Environment Canterbury prepare a new swimming hole in the Riverside Reserve and is well used by both locals and visitors to the area. The river provides an excellent natural alternative to the amazing community pool.
New Zealand Jet Boat River racing
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The Waiau River is host to a round of the New Zealand Jet Boat River racing.
River racing is a pure adrenaline rush where Race boats navigate the challenging waterways of New Zealand at speeds of up to 140mph. Nerves of steel and total mechanical reliability are essential to success in one of the most challenging action packed sports around.
River racing is a pure adrenaline rush where Race boats navigate the challenging waterways of New Zealand at speeds of up to 140mph. Nerves of steel and total mechanical reliability are essential to success in one of the most challenging action packed sports around.
Pump Track
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Test your skills on the Pump Track. Located within the grounds of Waiau School this track is for locals and visitors alike.
Available for use outside of school hours.
Available for use outside of school hours.
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Walking Tracks
Walking Tracks in WaiauCycle Routes
Cycle RoutesWaiau Historical Trail
Historical TrailWaiau Community Pool
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Amuri Golf Club
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Amuri Golf Club is situated approx 5 minutes from Waiau, set amongst very picturesque scenery.
The course consists of a 9 hole course with 18 different teeing grounds with holes that offer a challenge to all who play the course.
Green fees $15 per round.
Contact
Scott Anderson
The course consists of a 9 hole course with 18 different teeing grounds with holes that offer a challenge to all who play the course.
Green fees $15 per round.
Contact
Scott Anderson
Phone
021 413 744
Address
422 Rotherham North Road, Waiau
Email
golfclub@fyfedowns.co.nz
Mainpower Waiau Community Pool
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Located right in the heart of the Waiau township, adjoining Waiau Primary School and within walking distance of the Waiau Motor Camp & Cabins, the pool is open throughout the summer season for community & visitor use.
Click below for more information
Click below for more information
Waiau Fireworks Display
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Be sure to put this one on your calendar. This is a spectacular event with a live band, Zorb balls, great food, and the best fireworks display in North Canterbury!
Historical Trail
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Discover the history of Waiau and Surrounding areas.
Follow the link below to learn more
Follow the link below to learn more
Hurunui Trails
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Linking Kaikoura and Canterbury, this route follows an historic inland road from the Pacific Coast through mountain ranges to reach the farmed plains north of Christchurch.