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| Rangiora | ||
| region | Canterbury | |
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| Residents | 12.000 | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 18400, 17844, 19250   | ||
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Rangiora is a city in the region Canterbury.
background
Rangiora is in the rural Canterbury Plains in the north of Christchurch close to the Ashley Riverwho is in the Pegasus Bay flows out. The places are also there Waikuku, Pegassus and Woodendwhose beaches are used for local recreation.
getting there
By plane
Christchurch International Airport can be reached in around twenty minutes by car.
By train
The Coastal Pacific stops daily in Rangiora on its journey from Christchurch to Picton and back.
By bus
In the street
The city is a bit away from SH 1 on the Inland Scenic Route
By boat
mobility
Dynamic cardsTourist Attractions
- St John the Baptist Anglican Church. A timber structure from 1859.
- Rangiora & Districts Museum. The museum has a large collection of historical photos from the area.
activities
- Hiking trails, in the Ashley Forest.
- Waikuku Beach, at the mouth of the Ashley River. Surfing and swimming.
shop
In Rangiora there are four supermarkets spread across the city. In the High Street there is a larger clothing store, as well as various smaller shops with a different range of goods, including souvenirs.
kitchen
Restaurants
- Capone's Restaurant, 257 High Street. Tel.: 64 (0)33139161.
There are still about 10 takeaway shops, including McDonald's and KFC.
nightlife
accommodation
health
In Rangiora there is a group practice with four doctors, as well as at least three other individual practices and three dentists.
Practical advice
- A branch of the New Zealand Post is located at Rangiora Take Note - 199 High Street.
trips
Day tours to Hanmer Springs, to the Arthur's Pass, to Mount Hutt or to Christchurch and Akaroa
