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Waimakariri Gorge - You will jet boat the Waimakariri River Gorge through the foothills of the Southern Alps with breathtaking views of rugged snow-capped mountains. You will travel from Christchurch by road through the rural pastoral scenes of the Canterbury Plains to the foothills of the Southern Alps. Safari - As an alternative to the above tour, is the longer Jet boat Safari for more than just a jet boat experience. The snow fed waters of the Waimakariri enter the canyons and gorges where steep rock faces are lined with native forests. Lower Waimakariri - Experience the thrills of jetboating through shallow, shifting, ever changing courses of shingle bottom streams.

Spend your day getting close to nature. Travel by road through the rolling hill country of North Canterbury, enjoying the beauty of its rural pastoral scenes, to Kaikoura where mountains meet sea. Kaikoura is world renowned for the variety of marine mammals which can be seen, not least of all the giant sperm whales and the acrobatic Dusky Dolphins. On your arrival in Kaikoura you will be transferred to a whale watch tour; by boat or light aircraft, the choice is yours. In the afternoon enjoy a café lunch (own expense) and then visit a seal colony where fur seals may be viewed at close quarters. On your return to Christchurch a stop will be made at a vineyard where a wine tasting has...

Welcome to Top Catch Charters Kaikoura where you can expect a great day on the ocean aboard our purpose built 6.2m Osprey Boat, “First Light”. Your fully qualified skipper, Malcolm Halstead, has 35 years’ experience fishing in the waters of the South Island of New Zealand. It is Malcolm’s goal to make sure you have a memorable fishing experience while visiting Kaikoura. We cater for all ages on our trips and take great pride in introducing children and novices to the wonderful sport of fishing. We can also organise longer trips for experienced anglers. Our trips all leave from the safe port of South Bay Kaikoura. Once on the water it is a short trip to our abundant fishing grounds where...

Daves' Diving Kaikoura is Kaikouras only SCUBA centre, and our professional, friendly team are ready to take you to explore our underwater playground. We offer options for all ages and experience levels, whether that be snorkeling, try scuba, or certified divers. With both shore and boat diving as an option, we have access to a wide range of dive sites to suit all abilities. Kaikoura is a very special place, with a remarkable level of biodiversity, our cold water diving is some of the coolest around (pun intended). Join us to experience kelp forests, octopus, stingray, native fish species, spectacular biodiversity and so much more. We are a family run operation and can provide a truly...

Hanmer is 135 kms from Christchurch. We drive through the wine area of Waipara and then into beautiful rolling sheep farming country. Enjoy morning tea overlooking the Hurunui River or amongst the beautiful limestone rock formations. Hamner is a quaint weekend holiday spot for Christchurch locals and you can also enjoy horse riding, golf or jet boating for an additional fee.After soaking in the Hot Pools we can enjoy a 2 course home made picnic lunch. On the way back you can enjoy wine tasting in the Waipara area. With morning tea hot pools lunch it s a very comfortable 8 hour day but absolutely delighted to tailor the day to suit your wishes.

A wonderful 9.5 hour day tour to Arthurs Pass on the most scenic part of the world famous Tranz Alpine train journey, a visit to Arthurs Pass National Park including some hiking to see Alpine flowers, mosses, waterfalls and hopefully the cheeky Alpine Parrot the Kea bird. A delicious homemade picnic lunch with much of it grown in my organic garden and we can enjoy in a scenic location. Lots of opportunities for photo stops and return via Highway 73 passing many beautiful lakes & limestone formations. Option to jet boat the Waimakariri River Gorge or a farm visit including sheep dogs and shearing demonstration followed by a homemade afternoon tea. Tour leaves at 7:45am and returns around...

Day tours or overnight tour to Kaikoura to see the Giant Sperm Whale. Spectacular coastal scenery, fresh picnic lunch with a knowledgeable Kiwi guide. Options to ride one way on Coastal Pacific Train. Option to do a farm tour for shearing demonstration in Kaikoura. View NZ Fur Seals and usually dolphins as well from the boat. Homemade picnic 2 course lunch to be enjoyed in a stunning location on the coast. 11 hour return trip from Christchurch. If the weather is at all doubtful we will happily change the schedule to another location if whale watching boat is not operating. Tranz Alpine , Akaroa, Mt Cook or Hanmer Springs to suit clients wishes and adjust the price accordingly. Swim...

Our characterful and comfortable boat - Wairiri, is a 41-foot Kauri Launch built in 1964. Our tours specialise in small groups and enough space to move around the boat for the best wildlife viewing and photo opportunities. On your tour you’ll see gigantic cliffs, go inside sea caves and get close to all the incredible wildlife. Our friendly and knowledgeable crew love meeting and talking with our guests and Scruffy, our friendly boat dog, joins us on afternoon trips! Tony, a real Kiwi, has been exploring the waters around the Peninsula since the 1960s. He’ll entertain you with his the stories of his adventures and share his enthusiasm for this wonderful environment and stunning wildlife.

Leave from Amuri Rafting and Jet boating river base, heading down stream through the Waiau Gorge. Stopping for a swim or a jump of the rocks into crystal clear waters, weather permitting. Take in the marvels of Marble Point and the fault line running through the rocks. Then you get to sit back and hold on as our Jet boat picks you up and brings you back to the base. Hold on as the driver skims across only 100 mm of water, close to the gorge cliff face and puts the boat in to a Hamilton spin. This is a grade 2 river and a great trip for all.

Do you have a sense of adventure? A 2-hour tour seeing and getting close to all of the high points Akaroa Harbour has to offer. Things you are likely to see 1000 foot cliffs, sea arches, amazing volcanic formations, caves, marine farms, Fur seals, Hector’s Dolphins, White Flippered Blue Penguins, Albatross, and other seabirds, Akaroa Marine Reserve, Nikau Palm Gully and occasional blowholes. Steve the owner and captain is a 5th generation local who knows the area and secrets of Akaroa Harbour. He will take you out on our fun, fast, adventurous 12.5-meter Rayglass Protector. An ex America’s Cup Chase Boat and previously a Coastguard Marine Rescue vessel with 500HP four-stroke...

Tour includes: Personal guide throughout, all accommodation, meals and activities described on our website here: https://whitecloudtravel.com/7-day-south-island-tour/, including Tranz Alpine Railway, Franz Josef Glacier helicopter flight, Skippers. Canyon Jet boat ride, Queenstown Gondola and Milford Sound day tour and sea cruise. All transport on your own private coach and return flights to Auckland.

Southern Wanderer Scenic Cruises is a 100% local family owned/operated boating business. We have lived in Akaroa for 40 years & are dedicated to sharing our favourite places with you - knowledge & stories about this special place that we call home. Our vessel is safe, fast & comfortable, allowing us to get down the harbour quickly to spend more time with the wildlife in the marine reserve & beyond. Our trips pass historic sites of national significance & you will see native flora & fauna, often penguins, albatrosses, palm trees - whatever finds us out there in their wild & natural habitats. We visit places where the volcanic formation of the peninsula is vividly displayed. Enquire for...