Arrive in Christchurch

• Head to the Christchurch Adventure Park and ride New Zealand's longest zip line or enjoy the rush of downhill mountain biking.
• Get a thrill and aerial view of Sumner Beach with Skydiving Kiwis.
• Slow down the pace and dine at Little High or The Terraces.
• Stay in Christchurch CBD.

Drive to Peel Forest / Geraldine

• Take in the view from the air with Ballooning Canterbury.
• Enjoy rural scenery and mountain vistas via Route 72.
• Get the blood pumping on a jet boat ride with Discovery Jet.
• Head off on a one-hour Rangitata River Trek with Peel Forest Horse Trekking.
• Spend the night at Peel Forrest Lodge.
• In the winter months take to the slopes with a full day skiing at Mount Hutt. Stay at Brinkley Resort.

Drive to Takapō/Lake Tekapo

• Experience the natural landscapes of the Mackenzie with a half day tour with Tekapo Adventures.
• Or catch dinner on a Guided fishing trip.
• Spend the evening star gazing with: Dark Sky Project / Silver River.
• Or take a soak under the stars with Tekapo Star Gazing.
• Stay: Takapō/Lake Tekapo accommodation.

Day trip to Aoraki/Mount Cook

• Experience a flight like no other, landing on the Tasman Glacier in a Mount Cook Ski Plane.
• Want a view from the water? Explore the Tasman Glacier Lake and icebergs with Glacier Explorers.
• Hike the Hooker Valley Track with views of the Mueller Glacier, Hooker Lake and Aoraki/Mount Cook.
• Stay: Twizel accommodation.

Return to Christchurch

• Suggested stops on the way – Geraldine, Fairlie, Burkes Pass.
  • A pie from the Fairlie Bakehouse is a must!