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Test your aim with Hanmer Springs Clay Bird Shooting: a fun and humane outdoor sporting activity suitable for all skill levels. Your ten clay bird shots take about 15 minutes with supervision from our licensed guide, making this an affordable and time efficient option available to anyone aged 16 or over. North Canterbury’s foremost adventure activity base, Hanmer Springs Attractions offers qualified and professional guides, a strong commitment to health & safety and Qualmark Gold and AdventureMark accreditation. With seven adventure activities available and only 90 minutes’ drive from Christchurch, Hanmer Springs Attractions is the perfect choice for action-packed fun with friends or...

Our Hanmer Springs Jet Boat ride takes you through narrow gorges and over rapids and braided shallows in the spectacular Waiau River Canyon. Experience travelling across just centimetres of water or rotating through a 360 degree spin in this action-packed experience. A must-do activity suited to both thrillseekers and families. North Canterbury’s foremost adventure activity base, Hanmer Springs Attractions offers qualified and professional guides, a strong commitment to health & safety and Qualmark Gold and AdventureMark accreditation. With seven adventure activities available and only 90 minutes’ drive from Christchurch, Hanmer Springs Attractions is the perfect choice for action-packed...

Hanmer Springs Paintball is an affordable, safe activity and is ideal for all sorts of events and occasions. Gather your team, load your paint pellets and take cover in our course overlooking the scenic Waiau River. Extra sets of paint balls are available to purchase when you book or at any point during your game. Great competition for groups and team-building. North Canterbury’s foremost adventure activity base, Hanmer Springs Attractions offers qualified guides, a strong commitment to health & safety and Qualmark Gold and AdventureMark accreditation. With seven adventure activities available and only 90 minutes’ drive from Christchurch, Hanmer Springs Attractions is the perfect choice...

Explore the outdoors on a Hanmer Springs Quad or Buggy adventure. Single-seat quad & 2 or 4-seat buggy availability means you'll have the freedom to drive safely to the conditions and within your ability on this 2-hour fully-guided trek through dirt, mud and creeks. With a minimum age of 4 years for a child as a passenger, this activity is also ideal for families. North Canterbury’s foremost adventure activity base, Hanmer Springs Attractions offers qualified guides, a strong commitment to health & safety and Qualmark Gold and Adventure Mark accreditation. With seven adventure activities available and only 90 minutes’ drive from Christchurch, Hanmer Springs Attractions is the perfect...

Get set for a 2-hour fully-guided Hanmer Springs Rafting trip along the gentle rapids of the Grade 2 Waiau River. This fun-filled activity is action packed with rock jump and return jet boat ride included. A must-do adventure perfect for all ages, especially families. North Canterbury’s foremost adventure activity base, Hanmer Springs Attractions offers qualified and professional guides, a strong commitment to health & safety and Qualmark Gold and AdventureMark accreditation. With seven adventure activities available and only 90 minutes’ drive from Christchurch, Hanmer Springs Attractions is the perfect choice for action-packed fun with friends or family.

Situated only 90 minutes drive from Christchurch or Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is an extensive thermal complex in an alpine environment with large native gardens. The complex offers thermal mineral, sulfur and freshwater pools, as well as a large children's Activity and AquaPlay area. Featuring 22 outdoor thermal pools to relax in and two thrill rides, Conical Thrill (New Zealand's largest aquatic thrill ride) and SuperBowl, and two brand new state of the art hydroslides, there is something for everyone. Private thermal pools, sauna and steam rooms are available, with licensed cafe on site also. To gain extra benefit from the thermal waters, visit the wonderful new spa for...

Offering unique tours of Christchurch and Canterbury, Hassle-free Tours believe that a tour is about more than just spectacular scenery. Their friendly and knowledgeable team aim to create memorable experiences that will last a life-time! Between discovering Christchurch in a restored double-decker bus to speeding through the Waimak Gorge in a jet boat, there are options to suit everyone’s interests. A favourite among visitors to New Zealand is the unique Lord of the Rings Tour, which ventures into the Canterbury high country for an exciting 4WD ride to the filming location of Edoras, the capital city for the Rohan people in the film trilogy. Hassle-free Tours look forward to...

If you thrive on excitement and adventure then the adrenaline overload heli-jet experience is perfect for you. After take-off you will enjoy views of Christchurch City and in the distance the spectacular Southern Alps as your pilot whisks you away to the banks of the Waimakariri River. Waiting for you will be the award-winning Alpine Jet Thrills team, ready to blast you down the magnificent braided river at great speed and under great control with their highly trained driver. Drift around the sweeping river bends in just a few centimeters of water and experience 360 degree spins whilst you immerse yourself in the magnificent landscape. Then it’s back on board for the return flight....

Soak in stunning ocean views while immersed in our five luxurious hot pools. In need for recovery? Cool off with a dip in our plunge pool or step into our steam room and experience beachside views from the sauna for total relaxation. Experience our most luxurious session yet, the Sunrise Soak. Perfect for a special occasion, a well-deserved treat or a wonderful gift, Sunrise Soak is the ultimate in pampering and relaxation. Enjoy a 2-hour soak in our pools with unrestricted views of the sunrise, a luxurious robe to wear, a complimentary mocktail to drink and a guided meditation designed to leave you relaxed and refreshed (optional). From casual tickets to memberships, we've got something...

Enjoy the expansive icelands and breath-taking clean glaciers from the comfort of your luxurious helicopter or ski plane. Choose from a range of Mt Cook 360 experiences with INFLITE Experiences Mt Cook. These include: 360 - From Mt Cook Airport, 360 - From Glentanner, and 360 From Pukaki Airport. Our experiences are updated regularly so be sure to check out our website, for the most up-to-date options available.

These scenic tours sweep you over the best alpine views New Zealand has to offer. Choose from a range of Glacier Guiding experiences with INFLITE Experiences Mt Cook. These include: Blue Ice Adventure – 25 Min Scenic, The Ultimate Alpine Experience, Tasman – 35 Min Scenic, Glacier Highlights – 45 Min Scenic, and The Grand Circle. Our experiences are updated regularly so be sure to check out our website, for the most up-to-date options available.

Enjoy the expansive icelands and breath-taking clean glaciers from the comfort of your luxurious helicopter or ski plane. Choose from a range of Glacier Guiding experiences with INFLITE Experiences Mt Cook. These include: The Wigley: Tasman Glacier Snow Shoeing, The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-Hiking, and The Cool Climber: Tasman Glacier Ice Climbing. Our experiences are updated regularly so be sure to check out our website, for the most up-to-date options available.

Aoraki Mount Cook crowns the Southern Alps, an icy stretch on the east coast of the South Island, the best mountain and glacial scenery in New Zealand. Enjoy the expansive icelands and breath-taking clean glaciers from the comfort of your luxurious helicopter or ski plane. These scenic tours sweep you over the best alpine views New Zealand has to offer. Fly in and hike or climb on a glacier in NZ's big mountain country, or experience the ultimate in alpine adventures with our World Exclusive tour. Discover the stunning ice formations of the Hochstetter Icefall as you fly beneath the east face of Aoraki Mount Cook and along the Tasman Glacier. Experience the unique thrill of landing on...

These scenic tours sweep you over the best alpine views New Zealand has to offer. Choose from a range of Scenic Tours with INFLITE Experiences Mt Cook. These include: Blue Ice Adventure - 25 Minute Scenic, Lower Tasman Loop - 10 Min Overflight, The Ultimate Alpine Experience, Tasman Experience - 35 Min Scenic, Glacier Highlights - 45 Min Scenic, and The Grand Circle. Our experiences are updated regularly so be sure to check out our website, for the most up-to-date options available.

Choose from a range of Ultimate Experiences with INFLITE Experiences Mt Cook. These include: The Ultimate Alpine Experience, Picnic Amongst The Peaks, The Wigley: Tasman Glacier Snow Shoeing, Blue Ice Adventure - 25 Minute Scenic, The Ultimate Alpine Experience, Tasman Experience - 35 Min Scenic, Glacier Highlights - 45 Min Scenic, and The Grand Circle. Our experiences are updated regularly so be sure to check out our website, for the most up-to-date options available.

Fly in a ski plane and a helicopter on the same day for an unforgettable experience of Aoraki Mt Cook. Enjoy a scenic adventure that includes a glacier snow landing on the Tasman Glacier. From takeoff to landing, you will enjoy spectacular views. Fly up the Tasman Valley over the breath taking blue glacier lake. See the Hochstetter Icefall and the cloud-piercing Aoraki/Mount Cook before landing on the upper snowfields of the Tasman Glacier. Take time to enjoy this unique alpine environment before swapping aircraft and returning to Mount Cook Airport. These mountains are covered in snow and ice all year round, and the aircraft fully shuts down on landing so you can enjoy the peace and...

Journey through modern day Antarctica and experience a taste of this unique and breathtaking continent. Learn about the human impact on the continent, the wildlife and ecosystems and Antarctica’s effect on the globe. Brave an Antarctic storm, go off-road in a Hägglund, befriend a husky, mingle with the penguins, experience Antarctica from all four dimensions and leave with a head full of knowledge, a heart full of love and an inspiration to take action. Just like the explorers before you. See it. Love it. Save it.

Visit us at the International Antarctic Centre and see our penguin habitat up close. This exclusive tour gives you the chance to see up close, all the fascinating work done ‘backstage’ in our penguin habitat and penguin welfare centre. Limited to just 6 participants, this exclusive tour grants backstage access to areas typically off-limits to other guests. Guided by our knowledgeable Antarctic Guides or dedicated Penguin Keepers, you'll embark on a captivating 40-minute journey delving into the daily routines of a Penguin Keeper and gaining insights into the lives of our charming penguin residents. Your Penguin Backstage Experience includes a General Admission entry ticket. Bookings are...

Jet Boat World is a hands-on journey through jet boating history, told like nowhere else in New Zealand. Jet Boat World is part of Alpine Jet Thrills base located at Springfield Adventure Park in the very place where so much of the early development and experimental jet boating took place at Woodstock Beach on the Waimakariri River, here in Canterbury, New Zealand. Jet Boat World has been established to protect and promote the cultural significance of New Zealand's role in introducing the jet boat to the world. See Bill Hamilton's last jet boat. Touch the first purpose built racing jet boat to break 100mph in New Zealand. Compare the old wooden boats and early centrifugal jet pumps to...

Kaikōura Helicopters Scenic Flights options have something for everyone. From whale watching to mountain top seasonal snow landings. To heli rafting the local Grade 5 River. Enjoy mountain top views whilst tasting your platter of local cuisine whilst washing it down with the locally brewed beverages. Get the adrenaline pumping with our ATV adventure tour. Explore off road terrain in the foothills above the Kaikoura Coastline. Why not try your hand at the controls of a helicopter with our YouFly trial flight. Start or end the day with the stunning back drop on our Sunrise/Sunset flight. Grab that perfect photo or maybe get down on one knee. Why not talk to us direct to tailor up your own...