Driving from Christchurch to Kaiapoi | Canterbury | New Zealand | 4K

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Driving from Christchurch to Kaiapoi, in the Canterbury region on the East Coast of New Zealand's South Island.

Christchurch is full of world-class attractions, including the International Antarctic Centre, Orana Park, and Willowbank Wildlife Park. The city is known internationally as the "Garden City" because of its amazing gardens. It is by far the largest city in the South Island. Christchurch is also home to a number of excellent cafes, bars and restaurants. Many popular destinations such as Kaikoura, Lyttelton, Sumner, Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula, Mt Hutt and South Canterbury are less than two hours drive from Christchurch. The city is a great destination for those looking for city attractions and comfort.

Kaipoi is one of the main towns of North Canterbury, north of Christchurch. The town developed in the 1850s on Kaiapoi Island, between the south and north branches of the Waimakariri River. Subsequent river works have channelled the river south of the town.

Kaiapoi was a busy port in the 1860s where its waterways allowed cutters, schooners and paddle steamers to service the needs of the early settlers. After the railway reached Kaiapoi in 1872, the port remained in intermittent use until 1967.