Just a few kilometres from Cheviot is Gore Bay, a top swimming and surf beach. The local museum has an impressive display of Moa bones, open Sun 2pm-4pm. The Hurunui River offers excellent salmon and whitebaiting. A popular area for coastal walkways, craft shops, and with good accommodation . The Cheviot Golf Course is only 4 kms from the centre of the township.
Walkways are near the coast.