Things to Do in Woodend

• Woodend Beach
  Only 2km to the east of the town is Woodend Beach, situated on the curving coast of Pegasus Bay. The beach offers many recreational opportunities such as swimming, surfing, fishing, walking, running and horseriding.
• Waipara Valley
  North of Woodend, the wineries of the scenic Waipara Valley are within easy reach, boasting some award-winning wines.
• Fishing
  Fishing is excellent in the rivers around Woodend and whitebaiting at the river mouth is popular in season.
• Day trips
  Pleasant day trips from can be made from Woodend to Arthur's Pass, Mount Hutt, Akaroa, Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs.
• Crafts and stalls
  Woodend is a destination for crafts and gifts, roadside stalls of fresh fruit and vegetables, plant nurseries where you can talk to the horticultural experts
• Prenzels of Canterbury
  Definitely call in for a tasting at Prenzels of Canterbury, a boutique winery producing a fine selection of both red and white wines.