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19 Day Both Island Showcase - Discover the best of both islands on this comprehensive all inclusive coach tour. Enjoy 4 star accommodation, New Zealand culture, natural wonders and much more at a leisurely pace next to your expert tour leader. This tour offers superb value for money and ensures you visit all of the iconic locations and attractions.

This 3 week Small Group journey will take you on an adventure like no other. Experience the breath-taking scenery of snow-capped Alps, wander through lush tropical rainforests & relax on wide sandy beaches. You will learn how this beautiful land has been shaped by ancient volcanoes & southern seas, by Māori warriors & colonial settlers. Friendly local guides will share their cultural, historical & ecological expertise as you travel throughout Aotearoa–‘the land of the long white cloud’.

Join us on a 3 Day Guided Adventure Motorcycle Tour. Our local guides will take you through rugged beaches to mountain lake hideaways. ruffing it overnight in a high country shearers quarters with outdoor bonfires and barbecues, to staying in hotel accommodation at the infamous Hanmer Springs for a restaurant meal and a dip in the hot pools. A great mix on on-road and back country shingle riding and working farm tracks making for a really great ride. Fully inclusive, Guides, motorcycle, clothing and helmet, food and accommodation. Departing depot at 9am Friday and returning 4.30pm Sunday

Prepare for a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation on this 9 Day Ski & Spa driving holiday! Feel the rush as you carve through the pristine slopes, surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks at Mt Hutt, Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski fields. Indulge in the serenity of Tekapo Hot Springs and soak while gazing at the mesmerizing star-filled sky. This all inclusive road trip also offers a breathtaking experience at Milford Sound with a scenic Fly/Cruise/Fly adventure. Marvel at the awe-inspiring waterfalls cascading down towering mountains, immersing yourself in untouched beauty. You’ll also explore Central Otago's finest and off-the-beaten-track cellar doors, including a visit to...

Spend 16 unforgettable days exploring highlights such as the iconic Queenstown to the serene Garden City of Christchurch in a luxury and comfortable coach. With our trusted tour guide, you can discover New Zealand's South Island locations at a relaxed pace, taking in the wildlife, the fresh glaciers, rainforests, snow-capped mountains, and deep turquoise lakes along the way. This is our best-selling scenic tour that won't break the bank, offering you an affordable chance to experience the wonder of New Zealand's South Island. Book now with our New Zealand-based coach specialists and let us show you the trip of a lifetime.

If skiing or snowboarding is not your thing but you're keen to experience the snow & find out what skiers/snowboarders do when they go to a ski area, then this tour is the perfect option. Private Tours will drive you to a local ski area where you can soak up the amazing alpine views and enjoy becoming closely acquainted with the snow. Sit back and relax at the cafe and admire the buzz of the unique mountain chaos. When you've had enough of the mountainous environment you will enjoy a leisurely drive back to your Christchurch / Central Otago accommodation. Operates: June to October. Tour Duration: allow a full day

See some of the most beautiful regions in New Zealand from the Captains seat in the flight deck of an A320 jet. Learn to manage the side stick, settle into your role as a pilot and enjoy the view. We have four adventures to choose from Scenic Queenstown, Wellington Windy Affair, City of Sails Auckland or Garden City Christchurch. Whether you are taking-off your pilot career or have never been in an airplane, the IAANZ Simulator Centre and our A320 Sky-High Adventure, delivered in a Pacific Simulator EuroJet PS4.5 is your one stop destination. A friend and or family member are also welcome aboard and able to come and watch you take control.

Acrossnz provides a vacation planning and travel booking service for independent travellers to New Zealand. Our services consist of a range of accommodation including bed and breakfast, self catering, hotels, resorts, luxury lodges and retreats. We can organise and book for your holiday rental cars, motorhomes, coach, ferry, train and internal airline travel. We can also offer golf, skiing & fishing options as well as a range of sightseeing and activities. We also specialize in large and special interest groups

Fly, jump, swing and scream in through the tree tops. Adrenalin Forest is best described as high wire, high excitement activity, where participants can test their limits and conquer their fears. It is a great confidence builder and adrenalin rush. The park features an aerial obstacle course more than 2 km in length, up to 20 metres off the ground and covering three hectares of forest. Participants negotiate a series of 100 challenging activities high up in the tree canopy attached by an overhead safety wire. There are six different courses of progressive difficulty. Test yourself how high and how far you will go. Affordable fun for the whole family. It takes around 3 hours to complete...

There can be few finer places to take a balloon flight than New Zealand's Canterbury Plains. We take off close to the foothills of Mt. Hutt, Methven, where the mountains provide excellent shelter from the prevailing North Westerly winds. We have unlimited airspace restrictions up to 9,500 ft which gives us fantastic views across the southern alps as far away as Mt. Cook and Mt. Aspiring and also looking East across the patchwork landscape of the plains to the Pacific coast. Methven is a great place to spend a few days with many other attractions including mountain walks and the Lord of the Rings site at Mt. Sunday.

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...

Looking for fun family activities in Christchurch and Akaroa? Our jet ski hire lets you explore the scenic Akaroa harbour at your own pace, whether it's slow and relaxed or high paced adrenaline filled. For the ultimate experience, explore further with our guided tours that go around the outer bays of Banks Peninsula, even through a cave. Our Jet ski hire operates out of Akaroa at weekends and holidays. Our tours depart from either Akaroa or Lyttelton/ Sumner.

Awesome trails to suit beginners to experienced extreme enduro dirtbike riders. Coaching can be arranged for beginner offroad riders with our experienced guides who will teach you to ride step by step. We have a range of late model enduro trailbikes from Honda CRF 100 to the premium KTM 450EXC offroad dirt bike to suit all riders from 12 years and up. Rugged tussock covered hills, snow feed braided rivers, native forest single track trails and views from the Mt Torlesse Mountain Range over the Canterbury Plains that will make this the best motorcycle adventure tour you can do on your New Zealand holiday.

Discover New Zealand’s military aviation story at the place where it all began. Engage with stories of the men and women who have helped shape New Zealand’s military aviation journey, and reflect on their service and sacrifice through years of war and peace. Explore the diverse collection at your own pace through immersive exhibitions, or join a guided Behind the Scenes tour. View the historic aircraft on display, embark on a museum hunt with the kids, or test your flying skills in the Mosquito Mission flight simulator.

Discover our french village with all its cafes, boutiques, historic buildings. Visit some of the main landmarks like the historic Akaroa lighthouse, Britomart Monument with fantastic views of French Bay. Cycle to Onuku, a little Maori Village, about 3km from Akaroa. Take a picnic and enjoy the sea views. You may spot a dolphin from the shore. A helmet and city map is included.

From complete novice to experienced kayaker, we have a range of kayaks to suit all. We ensure that you are equipped with confidence, safety knowledge plus lots of tips to spot various wildlife and attract our very special little Hector's dolphins. A great value day out for the whole family and the most eco-friendly way to explore our safe and beautiful volcanic harbour.

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.

Enjoy the beautiful views and scenery on the way by passing through Governor’s Bay, Gebbies Pass, Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora), and Little River. Spend your full day that includes return transportation. Look for bird life, including Hector’s dolphins, the world’s smallest oceanic dolphin, New Zealand fur seals, blue penguins, yellow-eyed penguins and other wildlife during the Akaroa Nature Cruise and get great views of the volcanic cliffs and remote sea caves.

The Akaroa isite Visitor Centre is part of New Zealand's official nationwide Visitor Information Network. Every person who works at the Akaroa isite is a local travel expert. They will help you to find quality activities, attractions, accommodation, transport and more for Akaroa, Canterbury and the rest of New Zealand. Whatever you’re after, drop in today and ask our friendly team of local travel experts.

Nestled in Takamatua Valley, the organic, family-owned vineyard is located on the north facing slopes of the lush hills of Banks Peninsula overlooking Takamatua Bay. We produce the highest quality grapes with every aspect of our growing and planting dedicated to the environment, using sustainable farming techniques. We believe that our fruit makes superior wines. We are focused on creating extraordinary age-worthy wines that express the unique characteristics of the fruit from Takamatua Valley. The rugged terrior of our vineyard produces wines with great intensity and finesse. Enjoy.