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This tranquil 12 hectare reserve is located just 3.5 km from Christchurch city centre. In 1843 the area known to Maori as Putaringamotu – “the place of an echo” – became home to the pioneering Deans family, the first Europeans to settle the Canterbury Plains. The family’s dramatic story of endurance and tragedy; of dreams, love and promises, is woven into the fabric of these beautifully restored buildings and emerges as you explore the house, grounds and beyond. Join us for a guided tour of Riccarton House, visit Deans Cottage, take a peaceful stroll through the verdant bush or wander the park grounds before enjoying morning/afternoon tea, lunch and superb coffee, either in the Drawing...

Roundhill is a family owned and operated ski area set in the heart of the Mackenzie Country. See Aoraki Mt Cook towering above the Southern Alps while the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo provide an amazing backdrop to your day on the snow. We have a brilliant terrain mix accessible from our 6 lifts. The beginners' area is super wide with a gentle pitch, and there are ample intermediate trails with lots of wide open spaces and fun undulating terrain, or if it's deep and steep that you're after The Heritage Express Tow reaches an elevation of 2133m - Australasia's biggest vertical. Parking is slope side and you can enjoy some hearty fare in our spacious fully licensed base lodge café...

A fantastic family option, or for those that are vintage machinery enthusiasts, the Route 79 Museum features an extensive and eclectic collection of cars, tractors and motorbikes as well as military and artillery pieces and wall displays. The museum is on route to the beautiful Mackenzie District, therefore is a great option for those travelling onto that region.

Canterbury is the supreme salmon fishing destination in New Zealand and a haven for salmon fishing trips, with the top 4 plentiful rivers less than 90 minutes from Christchurch International Airport. Your fishing guide, Ben Haywood, is based in Christchurch and specialises in catching Chinook salmon, averaging 15lb in the spectacular and extensive braided river systems of Canterbury. He offers tailor made fishing trips, using only top quality equipment and he prides himself on delivering an outstanding fishing experience to remember. Ben also offers guided trout fishing trips to the very scenic and remote Canterbury High Country and the wilderness of the West Coast of the South...

Pacific Travel offer 100's of tours departing from all over New Zealand - many with daily departures. We are devoted to producing and operating outstanding independent tours. What makes us special is the daily departure, the choice of accommodation, and the ability to shorten or lengthen tours to suit your specific timetable and budget. The emphasis is on freedom and flexibility - you can travel anywhere you like, when you like, and stay longer wherever your choose. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect itinerary for you, giving you up to date information on products and services. We stay in touch with you throughout the planning, booking and travelling process to ensure your...

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.

Designed by women, specifically for women, this cycling tour is famous for its variety in landscapes, views and terrain. From riding relaxing 4WD tracks along stunning lake shores, to challenging uphill trails and the thrill of sweeping descents - this tour has it all. With countless points of interest, photo opportunities and the feeling of being on a true journey from one point to another, the end of a trip will never feel as sweet as seeing that ocean appear on the horizon and dipping your toe in the water to celebrate. Leave all the logistics, transport and accommodation to us, as we use our 25 years experience to make this trip easy, fun and safe for you to complete. We can't wait to...

Christchurch is where we live, and we love to show it off. Let us take you on what many consider the best hidden treasure and wilderness track in New Zealand. We start with a stunning harbour cruise and then take to the rugged hills. This track has something for everyone, and for every fitness level. Enjoy the many side tracks, photo stops and all the cosy, comfortable and quirky huts along the way. Your guide is there to take the load off and make sure you don’t miss a thing, so you can escape it all and have a true kiwi wilderness experience. 4 days/ Moderate/ Luggage Transport.

This track is sure to surprise and delight you like no other. With our private access, your view is never crowded and you can truly get away from it all. Escape, recharge, let us take care of the details and be ready to have a true kiwi high country experience. Moderate fitness is required on this track, however your luggage will be transported for you and you can walk on your own terms and at your own pace. Despite the remoteness, evenings are spent in comfort in purpose built huts with hot showers and flushing toilets and one of our great evening meals will soon bring everyone together. At night, the starry skies let us truly appreciate the breathtaking expanse and wonder of our NZ...

You can start your tour with an optional walk near Christchurch in the morning or meet us in the early afternoon for the drive to the starting point of our two-day hike. We explore one of Aotearoa’s best private walkways, the beautiful Kaikoura Coast Track. It offers a great mix of terrain – from beach to farmland, native bush gullies and stunning hilltop views. ​Enjoy the adventure of a multi-day hike without worrying about a heavy backpack. Only walk with a daypack and enjoy the freedom of movement this brings. Our luggage and a hot shower will be waiting for us at our warm, clean cottage when we arrive. ​If you want to experience hiking in breath-taking nature and delicious meals in...

First, we drive over scenic Lewis Pass and enjoy a day on the Mount Robert Circuit in Nelson Lakes NP. Then we spend time in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds - a water taxi takes us deep into the ocean realm, with low lying forest-covered saddles and crowd-free bays and beaches. Two days in a remote nature retreat. Then we head to one of Aotearoa’s best private walkways, the beautiful Kaikoura Coast Track, with a mix of terrain from beach to farmland, native bush and stunning hilltop views. Experience unique accommodation (have you slept in a yurt before?), hiking in breath-taking nature with only a day pack on your back, and delicious meals in like-minded company.

Explore the Tasman’s blue ice grottos, natural caves, and incredible formations, then link turns down New Zealand’s two longest ski runs. Skiing the Tasman Glacier is a classic Kiwi snow adventure, guided by Alpine Guides since the 1970s. We are Mount Cook's original and most experienced mountain and ski guiding company. Nobody knows the area better than us. Ordinary skiers can ski the extraordinary Tasman Glacier. Each line is a perfect green to blue grade ski run. The pace is relaxed, with plenty of time to take photos. We use helicopters to land at 2500 metres, for a 1000 metre descent. You get 2 runs of 8 to 10 km long. It’s ideal for intermediate or first-time off-piste skiers. Small...

New Zealand's most spectacular skydive. Epic views of Lake Pukaki, Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. Located between Queenstown/Wanaka and Christchurch. Freefall from the best piece of sky this beautiful country has to offer. Experience the most thrilling, adrenaline-pumped adventure, as you take on the highest Mt. Cook skydive, jumping from 10-15,000ft above one of the most magical locations in the world with Skydive Mt. Cook. An authentic kiwi experience.

To escape crowds and connect with nature in an intimate yet comfortable manner you don't need to spend a lot of money. The new SKYTRACK provides that opportunity for young and old alike. An unforgettable experience of watching stars while cozily relaxing in your bed, walking over the hills while enjoying breathtaking scenery and forgetting about troubles of your life will be just a few highlights of SKYTRACK. Affordable price makes it available to young backpackers as well ($50 per person).

Why hang up your tramping boots in winter? What better way to escape the city than to strap on some snowshoes and explore our high country on snowshoes. Go with a guide, who will lead you along ridges, up peaks for grand views of the Southern Alps and along giggling mountain streams, decorated with amazing ice formations. Each day the refreshment of the exercise is capped off with relaxation beside a warm fire in a cosy mountain hut, with meals cooked for you. Don't let winter hibernation take over - get out and experience the wonder of a white wilderness transformed by snow.

South Island Adventure Fly Fishing provides affordable and very memorable fly fishing trips/tours to exciting and very scenic trout fishing locations in the beautiful Canterbury and Westland regions of New Zealand's South Island. All of our fly fishing is close quarters and very visually focused, as we target medium to large Brown and Rainbow Trout from 2.5lb - 10lb+ in very scenic river, stream and still-water locations. We always aim to provide the client with the trip of a life time, with every aspect of their preferences for scenery, wildlife encounters and fish species/size all taken into consideration when planning and executing their trip. Member of the NZ Professional Fishing...

It pleases us to introduce our range of exclusive small-group overnight and multi-day scenic tours. With a range of expertly prepared and carefully curated overnight, three day, and five to seven days duration tours, our scenic tours span the South Island of New Zealand, and have something for everyone. We can also provide photography tuition in addition to the tour itself at no extra fee. For the landscape and nature lover, we will take you to the place you need to be, often off the beaten path. Each tour is designed especially for small private groups of two to six guests and are all inclusive; everything needed for that tour is included in the price: All accommodation, meals,...

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...

Long before New Zealand became a popular filming location for movies such as Lord of the Rings or X-Men Southern World was in the business of creating blockbuster vacations for travelers wishing to experience the best of what New Zealand had to offer. When you deal with Southern World you are dealing with experts. We are passionate about New Zealand and take great pride in delivering client satisfaction. We can create the ideal itinerary to suit your budget, interests and travel style. Southern World do not run regular tours we work with each individual client to come up with their own personal travel itinerary, no two clients are the same. Contact us today to see how we can...

Location - Mackenzie Country In the heart of the South Island, within a three to four-hour drive from Christchurch, you will have breath-taking views of mountains (Aoraki Mt Cook), glaciers, lakes and braided rivers. Extraordinary skiing for a range of skiing abilities can be found on a local glacier, reached only by ski plane or helicopter and accompanied by a guide. If you are looking for something a little closer to Christchurch and not so extravagant, stay in Lake Tekapo Village, visit the Earth & Sky Stargazing at night and ski Roundhill by day - the family-friendly place to ski. Tour Duration: Allow a minimum of two days.