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Embark on an exciting outdoor adventure where strategy meets speed. Using only a map, race through the beautiful Heritage Forest, navigating the trails to find orienteering markers and start scoring. Every decision counts - can you outthink and outrun the competition? Perfect for thrill-seekers, teams, and outdoor enthusiasts who love competition. Orienteering is the ultimate test of navigation and endurance. Find your path. Embrace the challenge. Join Activity Hanmer for your adventure today.

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...

The slides are one of the many features at The Little River Campground. While the kids play you can walk through ancient forest on boardwalks, keeping you off the forest floor. There are plenty of walks, picnic areas and close by attractions, such as dolphin swimming , the rail trail cycle track, Akaroa village and many more. The camp is a back to basic kiwi camp with secluded, sheltered sites for campervans and tents A perfect place to start or finish your tour of New Zealand. Leave to the sound of bellbirds and the river and not traffic and slamming van doors.

This exciting 8-day hiking tour starts in Christchurch and includes two days of hiking bliss along the stunning Kaikoura Coast including rolling farmland, native bush and picturesque gorges. And of course, we enjoy the views of the nearby Kaikoura Mountains as well as the resident sea life encounters. From here we head to the remote Nydia Track in the Marlborough Sounds with its lush coastal and regenerating forest for two days. We enjoy beautiful scenery, great hiking trails and the comfort of a retreat. We finish off with a stunning day walk in Nelson Lakes National Park before we farewell you in Christchurch. Experience unique accommodation (have you slept in a yurt before?), hiking in...

Leaving Christchurch we embark on a fabulous journey incorporating some stunning views on our way to Akaroa Summit to sea. I stop for photos, coffee, shopping & toilet. We make our own brew coffee and tea at lunch time and have a full picnic lunch by the sea or a view high up. Explore Akaroa, Little River, and more beautiful spots on the Banks Peninsula. I would love you to come & explore this beautiful region with me. Come and explore this very interesting Peninsula, there are great views of the Southern Alps, Clear skies that enhance the blue waters of the two Volcanoes that have created harbours in both Lyttleton and Akaroa Are you Interested in our Māori History? Okains Bay is the place...

This unique cruise of Marlborough Sounds and Abel Tasman Tasman National Park is aboard 18-guest expedition yacht Heritage Explorer. Discover Queen Charlotte and Pelorus Sounds, French Pass and d'Urville Island, and Abel Tasman National Park on this unparalleled exploration - walk through native forest, kayak, fish and take in the breath-taking beauty of winding cobalt waterways, iconic landscapes, lush native forests, wildlife, gold sand beaches and remote coastlines aboard the yacht or during Zodiac safaris. These regions are also rich in early New Zealand history and the location of some of the country's most important conservation efforts. Explore, photograph and experience these...

This activity involves climbing trees at our base at the Hanmer Springs Forest Camp. We have a gum tree and a pine tree each with two routes, some being more difficult than others. This challenges clients allowing them to overcome their fears and make it to the top of the climbs, all with in a safe environment led by our qualified instructors. This activity is amazing to watch as clients often climb higher than they expected and the encouragement from team members is awesome to see.