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Christchurch Gondola
An unmissable Christchurch experience, the Christchurch Gondola offers stunning 360-degree views of the city, Lyttelton Harbour and beyond from the summit station situated atop the Port Hills. See the snow-capped Southern Alps, sprawling Canterbury Plains and the sparkling waters of Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Explore the many walking tracks amid fresh mountain air, learn about the history of the area on a Christchurch Discovery Ride ride (free with your Christchurch Gondola ticket or Annual Pass) and indulge in a spot of shopping at the Shop at the Top gift store. Sit back and relax with a snack from the Red Rock Cafe and take in the spectacular views. For Canterbury locals and... -
Pohatu Penguins
After a 4WD van trip and stunning photo stops en route you will discover Pōhatu Marine reserve & the largest Little Penguin colony on mainland New Zealand. View the penguins returning to the bay in the wild, in a natural and undisturbed way. Take part in our monitoring program of nesting sites giving you great insight into their lives and an opportunity to see the birds up-close. Then, you will have the opportunity to spot the penguins undisturbed from our hides, socializing on the water with our binoculars and telescope and at dusk a very high likelihood of some returning to shore. Note that artificial lighting is not used as this is disturbing for the penguins. -
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre Guided Walking Tour
The Arts Centre Christchurch Te Matatiki Te Ora is pleased to introduce a programme of guided walking tours. The entire city block in central Ōtatahi Christchurch is steeped in a rich history and is New Zealand’s largest collection of Category 1 listed heritage buildings. The Centre is dedicated to nurturing and celebrating arts, culture, education and creativity. The area is home to an observatory, galleries, museums, a cinema, boutique retailers, business owners, eateries and bars, accommodation, events, classes and hireable venue spaces. The 90 minute walking tour will take place Wednesday to Sunday inclusive at 11am and 1pm beginning at the Clocktower building on Worcester...
5 Day Tekapo, Pukaki, Mt Cook, Heli flight, E bikes, Stars, Massages, Hot Pools
Four nights' accommodation at Lakestone Lodge. 60-minute helicopter ride around Aoraki Mt Cook or half day Tasman Glacier heli-hike for two people. 60-minute relaxation massage each. Lakestone Night Sky Experience for two. Personal guided two-hour High Country Hydro Tour. Tekapo Springs hot pool entry. Two electric bikes and helmet hire for one day. Arrival welcome cocktails and homemade chocolates. A bottle of Quartz Reef bubbly and hand made chocolates. Chef prepared three-course dinner each night of your stay. Daily cooked and continental breakfast. Lunch provided every day as picnics, gourmet platters or hot lunch at the Lodge.
Adventure South NZ
For over 25 years we've been delivering active holidays in some of New Zealand's most outstanding locations. From the top of the North to the bottom of the South, our range of introductory to challenging trips mean's there's an adventure for everyone.
You'll find all the Kiwi classics like the Queen Charlotte Track, Old Ghost Road, Timber Trail, Alps 2 Ocean and Otago Central Rail Trail, as well as off the beaten track itineraries.
Our value filled trips are fully supported and include all accommodation, meals, transport, guides, and many activities off the trail. From the planning stages to the adventure itself, we are committed to ensuring you have the best active holiday in NZ and...
Arthur's Pass Day Tour & Tranz Alpine Train with Canterbury Trails
Picked up from your accommodation you are transferred to Arthur's Pass by TranzAlpine train. The journey across the Canterbury Plains and through the Waimakariri gorge is spectacular before you make your way to the high mountains of the Southern Alps and Arthur's Pass where you will be met by your Canterbury Trails guide.
After exploring the village, Otira Gorge and finding the cheeky Kea (Alpine Parrot), you have the option of taking a number of short walks or one longer hike in the National Park to discover the unique flora and bird life of this ruggedly beautiful area.
Lunch is enjoyed at a high country pub with spectacular vistas before we meander back to Christchurch via Lake Pearson...
Banks Track
Banks Track, NZ's original private walking track, has delighted visitors since 1989. It offers a glimpse of rural NZ by inviting you into our backyard. You will walk along Banks Track on farm tracks and following forest routes, over an extinct volcano with views of Akaroa Harbour and the Pacific Ocean. Banks Track traverses coast and cliffs, through reserves and rural landscapes. Get up close and personal with a variety of native and exotic birds and wildlife including seals, penguins, lambs and geckos.
Each nights accommodation reflects the landowners personality, offering you hot showers and flush toilets alongside the special character of property. We offer private rooms, free penguin...
Banks Track Two Day Hikers Option
For the fitter and faster walkers who prefer to spend more time walking, our Two Day Hikers Option follows the same Banks Track route as the Three Day Classic Walk, bypassing a night in Flea Bay. You will hike with your pack.
Banks Track is a spectacular two day hike. The track combines hill, forest, and coastal walking at their best, making this a great option for those who like to spend much of their day hiking.
This is our hiker’s option and a high level of fitness is required as the 31 kms includes a lot of hill walking. The Banks Track climbs from sea level to nearly 700m twice.
Best of Southern Alps Trek - Adventure South NZ
This is the best trek to not feature in any NZ guide book. Packed full of highlights, this stunning tour includes mountain peaks, remote lake and valley systems and the splendour of Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount Aspiring from high vantage points. The trip begins with a drive to the highland region of Lake Tekapo with the first night on the trail spent at a private backcountry hut with superb alpine and lakeside vistas. This amazing trek ends in sensational style with a breathtaking helicopter flight to nearby tarns from where we walk in the region overlooking stunning Lake Wanaka and towards the Mount Aspiring range. For spectacular Southern Alps scenery without the crowds, this is most...
Canterbury Trails Tranz Alpine
Canterbury Trails offers a unique 2 day and 1 night (there's an option for a longer trip, pricing differs) that'll take you 'coast to coast' to Queenstown. You'll be delivered to the world famous Tranz Alpine train, travelling through stunning country to the mountains of Arthurs Pass. Here you may get to meet the cheeky mountain parrot known as 'Kea'. The tour continues through the dramatic Otira Gorge and beech forests, to the West Coast of New Zealand on the Tasman Sea. Visit the greenstone/pounamu galleries of Hokitika and discover the importance of this stone to Maori. Head further south along this rugged coast, to the glaciers before crossing the ruggedHaast Pass to Wanaka, the Crown...
INFLITE Experiences Mt Cook - Alpine and Glacier Landings
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.
INFLITE Experiences Mt Cook - Glacier Guiding
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.
INFLITE Experiences Mt Cook - Scenic Tours
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.
Mount Cook Day Tour - Ex Christchurch
Christchurch offers the perfect base for you to discover New Zealand’s tallest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook in this full day tour.
Highlights include the Canterbury Plains which offer rich pastoral farmland. We break in Geraldine for a morning tea stop and then continue through Burkes Pass to Lake Tekapo & the Church of the Good Shepherd. Later we will see Lake Pukaki, a stunning glacial-fed lake and Aoraki/Mt Cook. Then enjoy a full buffet lunch (available as a pre-booked option) at the Hermitage Hotel.
An optional scenic flight over this spectacular alpine region is also available at your own expense; this flight can be arranged with your driver/guide.
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Mount Cook Day Tour - Ex Queenstown
Leaving Queenstown we travel north through the historic gold mining region of the rugged Kawarau River Gorge and past the famous fruit growing region of Cromwell. Skirting the shores of Lake Dunstan we cross the Lindis Pass to Omarama where we break for a morning tea stop.
Continue through the rugged high country landscape of the Mackenzie Basin to arrive at Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, home to Australasia's highest mountain at 3754 metres. Enjoy lunch (own expense) in Aoraki / Mt Cook Village and take in the majestic alpine scenery.
While you are at Aoraki / Mt Cook there is the chance to enjoy a scenic flight (own expense, this flight can be arranged with your...
Premium Glacier Escape | Rail Escape
If you are looking for a luxurious long weekend or midweek adventure that enlivens your senses and immerses you in the natural grandeur of the West Coast, then this is the escape for you. Package includes: TranzAlpine Scenic Plus Dining Experience, Five-course Degustation Meal at Canopy Restaurant, Scenic Heli-Tour of Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, 3 nights at the 5-Star Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Tour of Hokitika Gorge, West Coast Treetop Walkway, Wildlife Encounter at West Coast Wildlife Centre, Westland Wonderland at Franz Josef Cinema, 2 Dinners, 3 Breakfasts and West Coast transfers.
Tasman Glacier Heli Hike
You will fly over the Mount Cook National Park before landing on the longest glacier in New Zealand - The Tasman Glacier. Encounter the fresh alpine air as you land at around 1,200m above sea level and spend up to 2 hours in the mountains. This is a guided and interpretive trek on the 'white ice'. As your crampons bite into the ice, you will trek on gentle undulating terrain, below the highest peaks of the Southern Alps (Aoraki and Mount Tasman).
On your return flight you will fly close by the massive 1,000m high Hochstetter Icefall as your adventure nears its end. This is an unfogettable experience and one that will not be forgotten. Operates three times daily from October to April.
The Akaroa Walk
The Akaroa Walk is an icon among New Zealand walking tours. At 40 km, it is a very achievable journey over 3 days of fantastic scenery, taking you from Christchurch, the Gateway to the South Island, to the charming historic settlement of Akaroa on Banks Peninsula. This tour offers spectacular panoramic views from the crest of the Crater Rim walkway, a stroll amongst ancient totara forest on the Otepatotu Reserve Track and a close-up view of the twin volcanic craters of the Lyttelton and Akaroa Harbours and the many smaller bays and coves that surround them. The tour includes all meals and accommodation , portage of luggage and the services of a knowledgeable local guide throughout.
Full Day Guided Crater Rim Walk
Enjoy an incredible day out walking in the Port Hills surrounding Christchurch city, with an experienced local guide. After hotel pick-up, you will be transported to Sumner for a hot drink at a seaside cafe, before heading to Taylors Mistake Beach. Set off along the coastal track, visiting the Lyttelton Harbour, the caldera of the ancient volcano. The 8km walk includes a WWII coastal defense battery, Scotts Hutt, and amazing views of the rugged Pacific coastline stretching across Pegasus Bay to the often snow-covered Southern Alps. Picnic lunch is provided at a remote beach which can only be reached by foot. Total walking time is 3 hours, with morning tea and lunch breaks, before your...
Glentanner High Country HeliHike
Travel somewhere new in the Aoraki Mount Cook region, away from the familiar tourist route. This guided tour grants exclusive access to private land on family-owned Glentanner Station, one of New Zealand’s most historic and iconic stations, set in one of the country’s most magnificent landscapes. The tour begins with an exhilarating helicopter flight to a high point on Glentanner Station. Take in dramatic views of Lake Pukaki, the Tasman River Delta and Aoraki Mount Cook. From the landing spot the tour continues on foot with an easy walk over a rugged farm track. The track descends gradually past alpine tarns, beneath towering peaks and a stop at the recently restored historic field...
