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Paddle Board around the beautiful bays of Lyttleton.

You’re going to love how easy it is to kayak in and around the beautiful Kaikōura Peninsula using the Hobie Mirage Drive Pedal. We have a 100% success rate of viewing the New Zealand Fur Seal. There is also a lot of other marine life to view such as the blue penguin, albatross, and plenty more. Come and capture some moments with the fun and friendly fur seals playing around and under your hands-free pedal kayak in New Zealand. The kayaks we use are made by Hobie Cat, one of the leading boating and kayak companies in the world. Explore with family and friends by booking one of our New Zealand sea kayak adventures.

Pick up from your accommodation. Drive to the farm near Springfield (80 kms, 1 hour). Enjoy the changing view as we drive towards the foothills of the Southern Alps. See a sheep dog demonstration and try your hand at shedding sheep. Afterwards take a photo with the sheepdog. Enjoy lovely views of Waimakariri River and Southern Alps as a back drop See a sheep shearing demonstration. Conclude tour with homemade morning or afternoon tea scones and cookies. There's also options available to combine the tour with horseriding, jet boating, golf or lunch.

Hanmer is 135 kms from Christchurch. We drive through the wine area of Waipara and then into beautiful rolling sheep farming country. Enjoy morning tea overlooking the Hurunui River or amongst the beautiful limestone rock formations. Hamner is a quaint weekend holiday spot for Christchurch locals and you can also enjoy horse riding, golf or jet boating for an additional fee.After soaking in the Hot Pools we can enjoy a 2 course home made picnic lunch. On the way back you can enjoy wine tasting in the Waipara area. With morning tea hot pools lunch it s a very comfortable 8 hour day but absolutely delighted to tailor the day to suit your wishes.

Seal Kayak Kaikoura is the first kayak tour of its sort in New Zealand, which allows you to either pedal or paddle. You’re going to love how easy it is to kayak in and around our beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula. We have a 100% success rate of viewing Fur Seal. There is also a lot of other Marine life to view such as the Blue penguin, Albatross and plenty more. Come capture the moments of the fun and friendly Fur Seals playing around and under your hands free pedal kayak. The Hobie Oasis Pedal Kayaks we use are made by Hobie Cat one of the leading boating and kayak companies in the World, which brings to you the latest in kayaking advancements. Read our reviews to see what people have to...

A wonderful 9.5 hour day tour to Arthurs Pass on the most scenic part of the world famous Tranz Alpine train journey, a visit to Arthurs Pass National Park including some hiking to see Alpine flowers, mosses, waterfalls and hopefully the cheeky Alpine Parrot the Kea bird. A delicious homemade picnic lunch with much of it grown in my organic garden and we can enjoy in a scenic location. Lots of opportunities for photo stops and return via Highway 73 passing many beautiful lakes & limestone formations. Option to jet boat the Waimakariri River Gorge or a farm visit including sheep dogs and shearing demonstration followed by a homemade afternoon tea. Tour leaves at 7:45am and returns around...

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.

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.

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.

Tour includes: Personal guide throughout, all accommodation, meals and activities described on our website here: https://whitecloudtravel.com/7-day-south-island-tour/, including Tranz Alpine Railway, Franz Josef Glacier helicopter flight, Skippers. Canyon Jet boat ride, Queenstown Gondola and Milford Sound day tour and sea cruise. All transport on your own private coach and return flights to Auckland.

Southern Wanderer Scenic Cruises is a 100% local family owned/operated boating business. We have lived in Akaroa for 40 years & are dedicated to sharing our favourite places with you - knowledge & stories about this special place that we call home. Our vessel is safe, fast & comfortable, allowing us to get down the harbour quickly to spend more time with the wildlife in the marine reserve & beyond. Our trips pass historic sites of national significance & you will see native flora & fauna, often penguins, albatrosses, palm trees - whatever finds us out there in their wild & natural habitats. We visit places where the volcanic formation of the peninsula is vividly displayed. Enquire for...