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Activities
The area has a great climate allowing you to enjoy the
activities all year round.
Enjoy the diverse range of activities and ever changing
environment of the Canterbury region. Enjoy nature at its best away from
the crowds and commercialism.
We can help you design an all inclusive personalised
holiday with some of the areas great activities. All activities are
provided by ourselves and other local guides that all share the same
passion for the great outdoors resulting in a personal, informing and
enthusiastic Kiwi experience.
Skiing (July-October)
Enjoy the sothern hemispheres most
diverse ski region
From commercial groomed ski areas to club
fields with all natural offpiste. The Craigieburn range has some of
the worlds best freeride terrain and some of the longest fall line
skiing.
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Mountain Biking
Enjoy some of N.Z. best riding. 4x4 up to
the summit of Porter Heights at 2000m then mtb down to 800m. The
amazing Craigieburn single track offers 500m vert of bush, rocks,
tree roots and scree slopes. You can try some of our great
farm tracks where we take you up by 4x4 so you can just enjoy the
ride down and fantastic views of the mountains, plains and
ocean.
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Enjoy N.Z. hIGH
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Kayaking
Relax on one of the many lakes or
enjoy a journey down the Waimakariri River from the glaciated peaks
of the west through the wide river flats surrounded by native bush
and sub alpine tussocklands. Pass through the high country stations
and into the thrilling gorge and out to the Canterbury Plains in the
East. Over 200km of kayakable river of grade 1-3.
For the serious kayak crew there are
many famous West Coast rivers. We can take you there for the day.
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Enjoy the amazing world renowned
limestone rock outcrops offering some of the best bouldering and
bolted climbs up to 30m. There are hundreds of climbs here and many
more to find.
If you prefer Alpine climbing then
enjoy some of the Arthur's Pass National Parks' classic, easily
accessible multi-pitch climbs free from bolts .
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There is something here for everyone
from a stroll around the limestone rock outcrops or Cave Stream
while enjoying the scenic sub alpine tussocklands. A walk through
one of the many native forest tracks with the tranquillity of the
birds' tunes or follow the streams and rivers up to their birthplace
where you will find waterfalls and cascades. Gain one of the summits
of the Criagieburn or Torlesse Ranges over 2000m and the panoramic
views of the Southern Alps and high country.
Walks/tramps can be from 20 minutes to
days the choice is endless. ^ top
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You can follow the summer tracks, trek
the ridges or enjoy the classic alpine routes in Arthur's Pass
National Park with glacier ascents, ice falls, mixed climbing and
ice are all out there and free of crowds. ^ top
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Cave stream offers a unique limestone
cave system of more than 350 metres in length. Splash through the
shallow waters of the cave by torch light, conquer the small water
falls and bath in the still pools at the end. Trip takes around
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Enjoy the exhilarating power and
manoeuverability as you weave your way down the mighty Waimak Gorge.
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Enjoy a ride over a high country
station through rivers and over hills and who knows you might have
to round up the stock, from a 1 hour beginners ride to days of back
country expeditions. ^ top
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Enjoy one of many top class courses
including Terrace downs and clearwater which are two of NZ best.
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Rafting
The Waimakariri offers a great
opportunity to soak up the high country vistas without the crowds,
grades 1-3.
For the adrenalin seeker, how about a
day trip to the scenic west coast for a wild grade 4+ rafting
adventure. ^ top
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Enjoy an abseil down a 30 metre rock
face or how about rap running (facing forward/down) so you can enjoy
the views of the Castle Hill basin and surrounding mountains with a
birds-eye view of the farm animals grazing below. ^ top
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Photography, Painting, Sight
Seeing, Relaxing
The unique picturesque landscape
offers endless opportunities with its diverse geology, flura and
fauna with ever changing lights, colours and shadows over the day.
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Swimming
Enjoy the local lakes and rivers or
enjoy the unique chance to bathe in the pools of Cave Stream, with
the waterfall above leading to the glow of light from the cave
entrance. ^ top
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Farm Tour
Take the chance to get a close up
insight to farming life. Watch dogs at work rounding up the sheep
followed by a sheep shearing demonstration and the chance to see and
sometimes even handle other farm animals such as lambs, fauns and
calves. ^ top
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Fishing
Enjoy some of New Zealand's classic
high country trout fishing in crystal clear pools of the small
mountain rivers or try one of the many lakes. For the salmon fisher
try the mighty Waimak River where you may get a prize catch.
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Enjoy camping or staying in huts on
one of our many walks or tramps, we can provide all equipment
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Paragliding
Enjoy a flight from a summit of the
Southern Alps for the ultimate panoramic birds-eye view. ^ top
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Tennis
Enjoy a game on a newly sealed and
fenced court, we have a couple of rackets and balls. ^ top
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Swimming/Kayaking with the
dolphins & seals
If you love the sea and it's wildlife
this is a must, imagine the excitement of seals and dolphins diving
over your kayak or pushing past you as you swim underwater alongside
them. ^ top
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Whale watching
Enjoy a trip to the seaside town of
Kaikoura and take a ride out in a boat or plane to see the amazing
sperm whales. ^ top
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Hanmer Springs Thermal
Resort
Relax in the Hanmer Springs Thermal
Resort. While in Hanmer try a bungee if you dare 3-2-1 aahhhh
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