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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.

Jeff & Suzi invite you to join their rugged & remote rural mail delivery that has delighted tourists & locals alike for over 30 years. Discover the magnificent natural beauty & isolation of the Eastern Bays, valleys & coastline on this unique mail run. Your tour includes an interesting local commentary, homemade snack/tea/coffee break, a visit to a historic church and a short walk on beautiful Le Bons Bay beach. Plenty of photo opportunities and comfort stops. Enjoy 5 hours amongst some of the most stunning scenery you'll ever see.

Master your cameras manual settings in the field, learn about star tracking, as well as how to identify & frame up some of the most beautiful & fascinating regions of the night sky. There is no better place in the world to learn Astrophotography than Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Astrophotography tours are up to 3 hours long and can be tailored for private groups or individuals. The tour includes learning about camera equipment & settings, night sky targets, Astrophotography fundamentals, and Deep Sky Astrophotography using star tracking for longer exposures at long focal lengths. Tours can be held at various scenic locations throughout the Mackenzie region or on...

Avoid the crowds and experience something truly special by booking an astronomy experience that comes to you. Gather your friends or family and enjoy your own private tour from your billion-star accommodation in Lake Tekapo, with the only fully mobile astronomy tour provider in the region. Wrap up warm and prepare to scope out the night sky with the use of a laser and a high-powered telescope. You'll take a close look and learn about some of the most fascinating stars, planets and deep sky objects in the southern night sky, without the hassle of having to leave your accommodation.

Avoid the crowds and experience something truly special by booking an astronomy experience that comes to you. Gather your friends or family and enjoy your own private tour from your billion-star accommodation in Twizel or Ohau and the wider Mackenzie basin, with the only fully mobile astronomy tour provider in the region. Wrap up warm and prepare to scope out the night sky with the use of a laser and a high-powered telescope. You'll take a close look and learn about some of the most fascinating stars, planets and deep sky objects in the southern night sky, without the hassle of having to leave your accommodation.

Alpine Guides (Aoraki) Ltd is New Zealand’s longest established mountain guiding company - since 1966. Based year-round in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, Alpine Guides offers unparalleled access into this spectacular mountain area. We are alpine instruction specialists, offering year-round mountaineering courses and guided ascents, for beginner to experienced alpinists. Winter guiding (July to October) includes specialised avalanche courses, heliskiing, glacier skiing, and ski touring. All of our friendly, experienced guides are industry qualified professionals, trained through the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA)/ New Zealand Mountain Guides...

Alpine Recreation provides wilderness skiing at its best. Alpine and Telemark Ski Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks with professional mountain and ski guides. From huts based at the top of the Tasman, Franz Josef or Fox Glaciers, undertake spectacular ski ascents and descents of adjacent peaks. For less advanced skiers and those new to ski touring we also provide backcountry touring from our comfortable private hut high above Lake Tekapo. From here you undertake day tours in the rolling basins of the Two Thumb Range with wide-sweeping views across the Mackenzie Basin and to the Southern Alps. This terrain is great for cruising and enjoying the...

Leave from Amuri Rafting and Jet boating river base, heading down stream through the Waiau Gorge. Stopping for a swim or a jump of the rocks into crystal clear waters, weather permitting. Take in the marvels of Marble Point and the fault line running through the rocks. Then you get to sit back and hold on as our Jet boat picks you up and brings you back to the base. Hold on as the driver skims across only 100 mm of water, close to the gorge cliff face and puts the boat in to a Hamilton spin. This is a grade 2 river and a great trip for all.

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.

Since the establishment of the Amuri Jet in 1985, thousands of visitors to Hanmer Springs have thrilled to the unique experience of Amuri Jet. Join us as we jet the spectacular Waiau Gorge. Following the contours of the steep canyon walls where possible, it's elbows in, as we pass within centimeters of rugged rocks and cliff faces. Take in the magnificent scenery, then hold on while you experience the famous Hamilton 360 degree jet spin. Excitement plus. Make no mistake - this is the best. Narrow gorges, braided shallows, white water rapids - this trip has it all. Over 30km of exciting jet boating with spectacular scenery. A totally unique experience for all ages. Check out the other trip...

Grab friends or family and join us for an adventure filled Quad biking experience. Choose from a single or twin seater Quad bike. With multiple tracks to suit from novice to the more adventurous. See a working farm as you negotiate your way through the farm covering all kinds of terrain. Thrown in are some spectacular views of the River Canyon and snow peaked mountains in the winter which will take your breath away. No experience required, full instruction will be given prior on a test track to hone your skills before you ride on the trip to your ability. Lots of fun for Families with our special Family trips where kids can ride as pillion. Two hours or more of awesome quad biking...

Headwaters Jet Safari. This covers all the braids of the Hanmer Basin, and then up to the Tutu Gorge. This trip has it all; canyons, braids, a real jet boating experience. Take in the sights of the ranges of the Hanmer Springs basin and the surrounding mountains. This trip you will need to allow up to 2 hrs of full on adventure and fun. This is a trip that you will remember and enjoy for a long time to come. Bring your phone or a camera to take pics of the views that this trip holds.