About
Scenic day trip from Christchurch, bright turquoise water, 1.5-hour drive from Christchurch, Rakaia Gorge Walkway starts right off SH77, full track is 10km return, jet boating option on the river
Why go
- Couldn’t believe how blue the water was in real life
- The river colour here is honestly unreal
- Spectacular views
Must try
- Rakaia Gorge Walkway
- Jet boating option on the river
Pro tips
- 1.5-Hour drive from Christchurch
- Best time to visit is on a clear, sunny day
- Do a shorter section for epic views
- Stop on the way to Lake Tekapo
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Rating
5 / 5 (3 reviews)