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Enjoy an incredible day out walking in the Port Hills surrounding Christchurch city with a private guide. You will be picked up from your accommodation in an SUV, and entertained with the history of Christchurch on the 30-minute drive to Sumner.  Hot drinks are provided at a seaside cafe before heading to Taylors Mistake Beach. Set off along the coastal track, and visit Lyttelton Harbour, the caldera of the ancient volcano. The 8km walk includes a WWII coastal defense battery, Scotts Hutt, and amazing views of the rugged Pacific coastline stretching across Pegasus Bay to the often snow-covered Southern Alps. Picnic lunch is provided at a remote beach which can only be reached by foot....

Combine the excitement of walking on a remote part of New Zealand's biggest glacier with the thrill of breathtaking scenic helicopter fly-bys of New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki/Mt Cook. Fly in either by helicoper or ski plane past Aoraki/Mt Cook. Go high alpine showshoeing in a snowy white wilderness at over 2100m with your professional guide. Try an adrenaline-pumping ice climb in the heart of the Tasman Glacier. After a thrilling helicopter flight to the best ice climbing location, our expert guides will quickly teach you how to master basic crampon and ice axe techniques. All of our guides are certified through the internationally recognised New Zealand Mountain Guides...

If you are coming into Lyttelton port by cruise ship and enjoy spending time in nature surrounded by some of Canterbury's finest landscapes, this is the excursion for you. Your guide will meet you at port, and transport you 10 minutes to Sumner for a hot drink at a seaside cafe, before heading to Taylors Mistake Beach. Set off along the coastal track, visiting the caldera of the ancient volcano. The 8km walk includes a WWII coastal defense battery, Scotts Hutt, and amazing views of the rugged Pacific coastline stretching across Pegasus Bay to the often snow-covered Southern Alps. Picnic lunch is provided at a remote beach, total walking time is 3 hours.

Travel with professional drivers in comfortable and authentic Land Rover Defenders offering access to remote and stunning scenery in The Mackenzie High Country.Connect with nature in a deeper way, by exploring the finest backcountry far away from the crowds and into the heart and soul of New Zealand's most unique and impressive natural landscapes. Experience some of New Zealand's most incredible and exclusively private scenery, with heaps of fresh mountainous space miles away from it all, with rich educational commentary. Our scenic 4wd tours depart Lake Tekapo daily, and range from 3HR - Private Charter, Birding/Black Stilt tours & unique Photography tours. Hiking Tours range from...

You fly in to your drop off point on a remote part of the glacier. Your guide will outfit you with special ice spikes for your feet, called crampons, which are designed for glacier conditions. Then you’ll explore ice formations, following your guide as s/he cuts steps in the glacier, using skills handed down from New Zealand’s mountain pioneers. Your trip finishes with another spectacular scenic flight back to our Aoraki/Mt. Cook base. Time on the ice is up to 2 hours, weather permitting. Cost includes two scenic flights, guide, quality leather boots, socks, gators, snow shoes, harness (if required), walking poles, jacket & over-trousers and gloves.

Take in awe-inspiring views of New Zealand’s alpine scenery on your stunning helicopter flight. Watch for the Tasman Glacier lake and marvel at the spectacular Hochstetter Icefall. On this trip you receive personalized ice climbing instruction. Using ice tools and the front points of your crampons, you climb vertical and at times overhanging ice walls and pinnacles always safely secured by a top rope attached to your harness. A good fitness level is required but no experience necessary. Cost includes two scenic flights, guide, specialised mountaineering boots, climbing boots, socks, gators, crampons, ice axes, technical gear, walking poles, jacket and over-trousers, gloves, special...

Your snow shoeing adventure starts with a scenic flight to 2200 metres (7200 ft) onboard your ski plane. Marvel as the rock and ice debris transforms to glistening white. You may even see an iceberg in the glacier lake. Equipped with snowshoes, walking poles, harness and other equipment, you are ready to explore ice formations in this ever-changing environment; you’re in the heart and birthplace of New Zealand mountaineering. Your flight home tracks down the eastern side of New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki/Mt Cook and the stunning Hochstetter icefall. Cost includes two scenic flights, guide, quality leather boots, socks, gators, snow shoes, harness (if required), walking poles, jacket...

Coastal picnic hiking. 20 minutes drive from the Christchurch Cathedral. Four and a half hour tour. Enjoy walking along a coastal track and viewing spectacular coastal scenery and far off mountains, bird and plant life. Walk as much or as little as you like to suit your level of fitness. My support vehicle can leap frog you as you walk and pick you up at any stage. Walk from Sumner township to Taylors Mistake Distance of 4.5 kilometers. Volcanic geology. At the conclusion we enjoy a home made picnic largely harvested from my organic garden. We will choose a spot with great views and enjoy a leisurely lunch. If the weather is inclement we can return to my conservatory to dine there...

Enjoy 3.5 hours walking on a Kaikoura Bay Coastal Llama Trek, with spectacular mountain backdrop throughout. You walk with your own Llama, who will have saddlebags to carry your stuff. A Tour Guide will accompany your Trek, providing Llama help and information, as well as Kaikoura earthquake and historical stories and information. Your Trek will include stretches of beach, boardwalk, quiet lanes, roadside stretches, and a visit to the Peninsular Seal Colony. A picnic with hot/cold drinks and cake will break the Trek into two walks.

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.

New Zealand Safaris invites you to join us on a big game hunting Adventure in New Zealand. Experience Professionally guided safaris on our large private high country stations, home to game animals that have populated the river valleys and mountain tops since their introduction in the mid 1800`s. Our personalised adventures cater for single hunters, families or small groups of all ages and abilities. New Zealand Safaris offers 4WD, photo safaris and clay bird shooting for non-hunters and provides hunters with opportunities at high quality free ranging animals in their natural environment on private land or for if you're after huge record book Red Stags and Fallow Bucks, we can combine...

Adventure by Nature deliver Day tours, multi-day tours and bespoke adventure travel around New Zealand. Day tours departing Christchurch include: Guided walks to Godley Head & Packhorse hut, Sea Kayaking on Lyttelton Harbour, Rock climbing, Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti & Cave stream. Multi-day tours include: Te Ara pataka- Christchurch to Akaroa. 4-days guided sea kayak and hiking tour. Mt Somers - 3-days backcountry hiking experience. Mt Somers rock climbing and water caves - 4-day Hiking, Climbing and water caves. Arthurs Pass alpine adventure- 5 days Christchurch to Hokitika, visit Castle Hill, alpine walking mountain experience. Craigieburn alpine adventure. 2-day alpine walking...

Experience an off road Buggy adventure in our brand new 3 Seater 4WD Buggies. Explore different terrains on a New Zealand working farm driving through paddocks, creeks, rugged terrains while taking in some breathtaking views of the Waiau Gorge and snow peaked mountains in the winter. Perfect for couples and family of up to 3. Free photos of your trip. Allow 2 hours.

Tours run during summer and start from Christchurch, Geraldine, Lake Tekapo and Arthur's Pass. If you are looking for adventure from Christchurch then a half day excursion through Tui Canyon is a perfect option for those short on time, but still wanting to get as much value as possible. 9am and 2pm start times allow flexibility with a pick up and drop off service available. The full day adventure into Kaumira Canyon (ChCh, Geraldine and Lake Tekapo) starts with a scenic 4WD ride through a hill country farm taking in views along the Alps and out over the ocean. Once in the water, we descend down two canyons with more jumps, slides, ziplines and abseils than any other canyoning tour in...

On display are taonga (treasures) which represent the breadth and depth of the Museum's collection ranging from taxidermied animals through to historic objects from the Antarctic, Mountfort and Early Settlers galleries. Visitors can also see beautiful taonga Māori and Pasifika alongside the return of two firm visitor favourites, the horse from The Christchurch Street and Ivan Mauger’s gold bike. Exhibition Ngā Hau Ngākau, opening on 15 December, features stunning paintings, intricately carved taonga puoro (traditional Māori musical instruments) and beautiful music woven together to honour the stories of Te Ao Māori (the Māori world).

We offer rides from 1 to 2.5 hours in small groups of up to 5 persons. All riding levels are catered for and one beginner per ride can be taken on a lead rope. The riding tempo is adjusted to suit the level of the riders. Icelandic Horses are small but they are very strong and can easily carry even heavy adults. They have a friendly nature and are relaxed and easy to handle. On all our horses you can enjoy the special gait called "tölt" which is unique to Icelandic Horses. It is about as fast as trot, but much more comfortable to ride. Opening hours are flexible and bookings are essential as the departure times vary depending on the tides. Our business is located close to Spencer...

The Four Peaks High Country Track (FPHCT) is a walking track over a privately owned high country station. The Track is a loop of 40-50kms of well-defined sheep tracks, riverbed and 4WD track, and takes in some of the region's defining landmarks. The walk, over 3 or 4 days, includes nights in original shepherd's huts that have been upgraded for your comfort. The track is open from November to April, with bookings in groups of up to 10 people. Mountain biking & horse trekking (with your own horses) are also options on FPHCT. This is real New Zealand. So for an exclusive high country farm experience, a wonderful walk, stunning views and to feel the essence and history of the South...

Experience the high country on horseback ! Part day, full day and multi day trail rides including modern lodge accommodation or rustic and remote camp accommodation. Chose from a part day or one day trail ride out of Lake Coleridge Village or a classic 3, 4 or 5 day trek through some of New Zealand's most spectacular remote high country, camping overnight in authentic musterer's huts. We have horses to suit all levels of rider experience, from beginner and novice to the experienced rider. We can cater for you with a lesson if you are an absolute beginner. If you are an experienced rider we will let you ride to your full ability. Enjoy the spectacular Canterbury High Country - only 75...

Achievable, natural walking trails set in the uncrowded wilderness surroundings of a historic high country station, with stunning mountain views, diverse native forests and plentiful wildlife. The approx. 30km trail is open every day from October to mid-March, limited to 10 walkers per trip. Comfortable, fully serviced huts and lodges. Walkers must be of medium fitness levels and capable of walking over uneven surfaces, occasional rough terrain and slopes. Your packs and food are transported for you so only a day pack needs to be carried. Bring your own food and sleeping bags. Pillows and cases supplied. All walks start with a 20 min 4 wheel drive farm tour to get to the start point of...

KiwiCombo Pass offers flexible freewheeling New Zealand self drive holidays with a choice of full service New Zealand hotels or friendly, self catering New Zealand motels with your choice of late model/low mileage rental car. Rental vehicles range from small nifty thrifty vehicles that are super easy on the pocket to comfortable touring sedans and tough 4WD's. Wonderful flexibility; follow one of our popular holiday itineraries or create your own. We offer a free itinerary planning service with an abundance of local advice. So tell us your "must do/must see" list and we'll tick the boxes for you. Great value for money & seasonal special deals available. Review the wonderful...