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Enjoy a glacier & snow landing experience on the Tasman Glacier. The Southern Alps of New Zealand’s South Island offers one of the most visually spectacular glacier environments in the world. Experience the adventure of flying through the towering mountains of the Southern Alps in a ski plane or helicopter. Exceptional views of Aoraki Mt Cook and the Hochstetter Icefall as you fly up the Tasman Valley. Explore the flawless and pristine Tasman Glacier and experience this unique alpine environment with 600m of glacier ice beneath your feet. Reserve your choice of ski plane or helicopter. Both offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Beautiful views right from takeoff view the Tasman...

Immerse yourself in an interactive journey like no other, brought to you by Great Journeys New Zealand and the Court Theatre, departing from the Christchurch Railway Station. Dare to uncover the truth: Included: Indulge in a delectable chef's choice, multi-course dinner paired with beverages Included: Show, first course & drink commence at 5.15pm in the Christchurch Railway Station Departs: 6pm sharp and returns at 10.30pm When: Saturday, 17th August 2024 Book with friends or meet new ones - our tables are set for four. Help uncover the murderer in your midst!

At Naturally NZ holidays we work in with you and your timetable. Offering services based on hiring a vehicle, joining a guided tour, making use of NZ's bus, rail and air transport system or a combination of all 3. Have your holiday tailor made from scratch or check out our premade itineraries for a base point. No limit on the number of people in your group as we have built strong working relationships with hundreds of operators throughout New Zealand. There is no typical tour at Naturally NZ holidays - What you do is entirely up to you. Contact us to put together an itinerary that will maximise your time and enjoyment whilst in New Zealand.

Mark has been operating private luxury tours countrywide since 1996. You will be accompanied by your personal chauffeur in the luxury and comfort of a minivan, a Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit or a sedan. Mark is a New Zealander of Swiss and Polish origins, and speaks English, French, Polish, Italian and basic German. He designs personalised tours, luxury tours and custom tours, tailor-made to suit your specific requirements. Mark is well suited to pointing out the natural splendours of New Zealand to European and American visitors. Extensive personalized tours of over 20 days are his speciality. 100% pure luxury tours! Licensed tour operator and fully licenced. You can also contact us...

We can offer sight fishing for large hard fighting brown and rainbow trout in the gin clear waters of the MacKenzie region. Your guide, Anton Donaldson, has many years experience chasing these wily trout in the scenic back country rivers of New Zealand. He can help put you in front of the fish of your lifetime and give you the right flies and techniques to snare your prize. We can arrange a trip to suit your requirements, whether you are after sight fishing, night fishing, winter fishing, trophy fishing or thread lining. If you are after the fly fishing experience of a lifetime, contact us and we will make your dream a reality.

Dame Ngaio’s powerful presence is found everywhere - from the green chair that she wrote longhand in, to her personal art collection, first edition books, clothes and travel trunks. It was where she entertained her many guests, including artists, writers, upcoming actors and Hollywood greats. Originally known as Marton Cottage, the house was built for Dame Ngaio’s parents in 1906 by noted Christchurch architect Samuel Hurst Seager, a cousin of Dame Ngaio’s mother Rose. The house is listed by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga as a Category 1 Historic Place of special or outstanding historical or cultural significance or value. Visitors receive a rare insight into the private world of New...

North Canterbury Food & Wine Trail showcases our region's local flavours, fantastic food and wine, authentic experiences and passionate people. Discover the tastes of fresh seasonal produce and wine, enjoy fine dining, relax in idyllic places to stay and experience an easy pace of life in North Canterbury, just minutes from Christchurch. Visit for a day, stay for a weekend or longer and come and meet the people involved in creating some of New Zealand's finest flavours. Choose your place to stay, restaurants to dine at and vineyards for wine tasting and relaxing in the open air with vistas of the green rolling hills.

We cater to your ideas and allow you to choose your destination, locations and amount of time you wish to spend in each area. Families can rest assured knowing our drivers will give ample time for children to play in recreational areas. Our driver guides are culturally sensitive and offer Halal/Muslim tourists private restoration areas, specific water reticulation requirements and restaurants. Off the beaten track as well as popular tourist destination and activities , we have been there... Multi day tours with accommodation and activities are designed to give you maximum usage of your time in NZ. Ask us for an informative tour or a casual itinerary, you can be sure we will give it our...

NZ Tour Guide Services - with Richard & Heather Gallagher. Are you wishing to take your own personal tour or sightseeing tour in New Zealand. We are Christchurch based in the scenic South Island. NZ Tour Guide Services offering assistance with tour planning. Day Tours from Christchurch , South Island Touring & Shore Excursions off Cruise Ships (Akaroa/Lyttleton). Privately Driver/Guided Touring of all of, or just part of New Zealand. Guide or Driver/Guide Services for: Individuals, Families, Media, small film crews, Travel & Trade delegations or anyone wishing to have their own and Local Guide or Driver/Guide. Full Member - Proguides New Zealand Department of Conservation...

Time is critical on holiday, you want to make every second count, but by the same token you don't want to be exhausted on what is supposed to be a holiday, not a lecture! Our friendly, knowledgeable local guides ensure you see the absolute highlights of the beautiful Garden City at a leisurely pace. Travelling in luxury in either a Tesla Model Y or Mercedes Hi Roof minibus your comfort is assured. Snacks and bottled water are complimentary. Lunch is also included at one of our carefully chosen inner city cafes/restaurants. Sights will be explored by both foot, and via vehicle. We go from beach, to city to hills and cover every important feature in-between. Our 30+ years in the travel...

OENZ- Outdoor Education New Zealand offers a full range of outdoor climbing and guiding services from Christchurch. You can choose to book onto one of our small group climbing experience or chat to our team about something bespoke. OENZ-Outdoor Education New Zealand provides outdoor training and guiding services for a range of outdoor adventure activities including, Alpine climbing, rock climbing, bushcraft & navigation, kayaking, river crossing.

Step into the midst of an undercover spy operation. Your team of secret agents have been handed classified information about Spider Tech, the company behind a top-secret research programme that, if successful, will give them the power to control the human mind. Spider Tech have leaked a dormant but deadly virus into the global water system. In just 120 minutes time they will activate the virus from their secure HQ servers in Hanmer and gain control of the world. Under the code name Operation Mindfall, your team must find the anti-virus and destroy Spider Tech’s servers. Pressure from foreign governments is mounting, the clock is ticking and the fate of the world rests in your team’s hands.

Set in 80 hectares, Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand's only open range zoo. It is within 15 minutes drive from Christchurch airport. The Park provides amazing animal encounters: hand feed giraffe, meet rhino up close, see New Zealand's only gorillas, view kiwi and meet our lion up close (cost additional). Scheduled presentations occur daily. Visitors can enjoy the antics of cheetah, Tasmanian devils, monkeys, meerkats and more. An extensive New Zealand section features kiwi, a wide range of birds and reptiles plus two walk-through aviaries (giving the chance to meet the mischievous kea). Guided tours operate daily. A cafe and fantastic wildlife gift shop are on-site. It's a full day of...

Paddle Tekapo mostly caters for freedom hires of 1-3 hours on beautiful Lake Tekapo. Also available by arrangement are kayak instruction on the lake and in rivers up to grade 2. Also by arrangement guided trips on kayaks and/or paddle boards are available. Fitness classes are also available by arrangement. Paddle Tekapo is a small and environmentally friendly company operating in summer at the lake front. Usual hours are 10am - 6pm everyday from Labour Weekend until Easter.

Start with a blank canvas, and sip your way to a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. A local artist will guide you step by step as you create the featured painting of the night while sipping on a wine or beer. It's fun, easy, and there's no experience necessary. So come along with some friends and get ready to paint and party the night away. Perfect for birthday parties, hen's nights, social clubs, networking groups and team building. Book a seat through the website. Drinks can be purchased from our in-studio bar.

The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other, now let’s paint a masterpiece. Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in the heart of the city. No previous painting experience necessary. Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going. We provide all the materials you need (high-quality canvas, acrylic paint, brushes). All you need to bring is your creative spirit (or find some at the bottom of a glass). At the end of the night you will leave with your own painting ready to hang up on your wall.

Experience paragliding in New Zealand with Parapro, the Christchurch based paragliding and paramotoring school. We offer a variety of paragliding and paramotoring courses, exciting paragliding tandem flight options, equipment sales, flying tours, and thermaling clinics. Christchurch offers one of the best places to paraglide. From only 20 minutes from the city centre, we have 13 take-off sites. On a good thermal day it´s not uncommon for paragliders to soar to 3500ft and beyond, overlooking the Southern Alps, the vast Canterbury coastline of beaches and Banks Peninsula. If you are seeking an adventure activity in Christchurch then its hard to beat the thrilling experience of...

Since the beginning of 2018, people from around the world have made their way to Pleasant Point to ride the train. They include visitors from Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Holland, China, the UK, Germany, Canada & Israel. Nestled in the small town of Pleasant Point is the museum and railway with two steam engines, two diesels, one of the world’s only Model T Ford railcars and a 137-year-old station, there’s certainly a lot to see. This is an award-winning attraction which has been rated as one of New Zealand's best preservation railways. But, it’s not just the trains that are on show. Displays range from the country’s worst railway disaster at Tangiwai in 1953, a large model train...

It’s so easy to do. The closest ski area to Christchurch, an easy access road, fantastic learner slopes and a mountain of terrain for experts. Significant investment in snow making, snow-fencing and grooming helps ensure fantastic snow conditions. A Carpet-lift makes progression for beginners easy, and platter lift provides one of the best intermediate slopes for progression in the country. The Easyrider Chairlift and three T-bars provide access to a plethora of intermediate and advanced ski and board terrain. A world class Snowsport School, fully equipped rental department and workshop, and fully licensed cafe and bar offering hearty local fare and delicious espresso coffee. Visit...

We have great packages on offer and can arrange custom tours, coaching, and even a local golf host. Our day tours are subject to a minimum of two bookings and are limited to small groups of up to eight. All tour packs include a return trip to your Christchurch accommodation in our luxury Mercedes Van with snacks and water provided along the way. Our most popular pack the "Green Escape" combines nine holes of Golf at the Championship Pegasus Golf Course in the morning, with lunch and three fantastic Waipara Valley winery tastings in the afternoon. For the golfers needing their full eighteen hole hit out our "Golfers Magnum" pack provides a full round with lunch delivered to their cart....