Rangiora Travel Guide
Rangiora accommodation, Rangiora activities and attractions, Rangiora maps, transportation to and around Rangiora - the ALL NEW Jasons Rangiora Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Rangiora.
This attractive rural town lies 33km north of
Christchurch. Founded only two years after Christchurch, Rangiora has many elegant farm homesteads dating back to its early days. The town's history can be explored at the Rangiora and Districts Historical Museum. To the east of Rangiora are the beaches of Pegasus Bay -
Woodend and
Waikuku - which are popular for picnics, fishing and swimming.
Christchurch is within easy reach of Rangiora and many people who work in the city have opted to live in the quieter atmosphere of this country town. Pleasant day trips from Rangiora can be made to
Arthur's Pass,
Mount Hutt,
Akaroa and
Hanmer Springs.