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Christchurch Adventure Tours:
 Tranzalpine 7 Day Experience with the Magic Travellers Network
The TranzAlpine is world renowned as 'The Great New Zealand Rail Adventure'. Crossing the huge and fertile patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains, The TranzAlpine winds its way over massive viaducts, through spectacular gorges and river valleys, before tracking slowly across the country's greatest mountain range, the Southern Alps. |
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Air Ballooning COME FLY WITH US… 
Today you will join
a team of people passionate about ballooning. After more than 12 years
experience and 30,000 satisfied passengers, their enthusiasm is still on
the rise, just like their balloons over the Canterbury Plains. |
 Rangitata
River White-Water Rafting
Experience 3 hours of incredible rafting amongst spectacular scenery on
Rangitata River, one of New Zealand's most exciting stretches of white
water! Depart from Christchurch and travel two hours south-west to the
river base with an early lunch on arrival (approximately 11:00am). |
 Horse
Trekking
Experience the pleasures of horse riding on the Banks of the Waimakariri
River, with magnificent and breathtaking views of the Southern Alps. You
will be collected from your accommodation and taken approximately 25
minutes from the city center of Christchurch. An experienced teacher
will accompany you on the trek and is available to provide advice and
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 Akaroa
Swim with Dolphins
Visit the beautiful unspoiled old French whaling depot of Akaroa. Travel
by road to Akaroa via Sign of the Takahe and Sign of the Kiwi, Governors
Bay, Gebbies Pass, Lake Ellesmere, Lake Forsyth, Little River and the
Hill Top. A stop will also be made at the cheese factory at Barry's Bay,
where you can sample some fine New Zealand cheese. |
 Kaikoura
Swim with Dolphins
Spend the day getting close to nature. Travel by coach through the
rolling hill country of North Canterbury, enjoying the beauty of its
rural pastoral scenes, to Kaikoura where mountains meet sea (a journey
of approximately 3 hours by coach). Kaikoura is world renowned for the
variety of marine mammals which can be seen, not least of all the giant
sperm whales and the acrobatic Dusky Dolphins. |
 Waimak
Gorge Jet Boating
Enjoy one of the most exhilarating and scenically spectacular jetboat
rides available in New Zealand. Jetboat the Waimakariri River Gorge
through the foothills of the Southern Alps with breathtaking views of
rugged snow-capped mountains. You will travel from Christchurch by road
through the rural pastoral scenes of the Canterbury Plains to the
foothills of the Southern Alps. |
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Christchurch Night Tours:
 Gondola,
Dinner
and Maori Concert
The tour commences at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Here you will be
treated to a truly memorable Maori welcome followed by a cultural
performance with a Maori Concert consisting of action songs, poi dances
and haka. Following the performance you will be taken on a short tour of
the Reserve where you will see the New Zealand native Kiwi in its
natural habitat. We then travel across town to the Port Hills and the
Christchurch Gondola.....
 Willowbank
Dinner and Maori Concert
The tour commences at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Here you will be
treated to a truly memorable Maori welcome followed by a cultural
performance with a Maori Concert consisting of action songs, poi dances
and haka. Following the performance, enjoy a wonderful buffet dinner at
Willowbank. After dinner, you will be taken on a tour f the Reserve
where you will see both native and introduced to New Zealand. On
returning to the central city you will be given a guided tour of the
Christchurch at night prior to being returned to your accommodation.
Maori
Concert and Kiwi Viewing
This evening, you are collected from your accommodation and transferred
to the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve where you will be treated to a truly
memorable cultural performance with a Maori Concert consisting of action
songs, poi dances and hakas. Following the concert, there will be the
opportunity to view New Zealand's native Kiwi in its natural habitat…
Willowbank is the only privately owned reserve in the world where Kiwis
can be viewed in the open.
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Christchurch
Day Tours:
 The
Big Five
Today's first stop is the International Antarctic Centre, a winner of
the New Zealand Tourism Board award for "Best Visitor Attraction". The
Antarctic Centre has recreated the atmosphere of Antarctica and provides
an interactive exciting experience of this Southern Continent which very
few people have the opportunity to visit first hand. You will then move
onto Willowbank Wildlife Reserve where you can explore the farmyard,
feed the animals and see a wide variety of birds and animals both native
and introduced to New Zealand including the Kiwi in its natural habitat,
Eels, Keas, Deer and Possum.....
 Christchurch
City Sightseeing - Must See Four
Visits four of Christchurch's main attractions: International Antarctic
Center, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Christchurch Gondola and a ride on
the historic Christchurch Tram through the central city. Stop at the
International Antarctic Center, a winner of the New Zealand Tourism
Board's award for 'Best Visitor Attraction'. It recreates the atmosphere
of Antarctica and provides you with an interactive exciting experience
of this Southern Continent.....
 Kaikoura
Whale Watch Day Tour
Spend the day getting close to nature. Travel by coach through the
rolling hill country of North Canterbury, enjoying the beauty of its
rural pastoral scenes, to Kaikoura where mountains meet sea (a journey
of approximately 3 hours by coach). Kaikoura is world renowned for the
variety of marine mammals which can be seen, not least of all the giant
sperm whales and the acrobatic Dusky Dolphins. On arrival in Kaikoura
you will be transferred to a whale watch tour by boat......
Kaikoura
Whale and Dolphin Overnight Tour
Spend two days getting close to nature. Combine the Kaikoura 'Whale
Watch' tour on day one with the Kaikoura 'Swim with Dolphins' cruise on
day two. Included in the price of the tour is one night's five star
accommodation at the Anchor Motor Inn (or similar) in Kaikoura.....
 Discover
Christchurch
The tour commences by covering the central city highlights, including
Cathedral Square, Victoria Square, Thomas Edmonds former band rotunda
and the Avon River, Town Hall, the floral clock, Law Courts, Provincial
Chambers, Christ's College, Museum, Botanical Gardens, Arts Center,
Worcester Boulevard and the Bridge of Remembrance. On leaving the city
the tour travels around Hagley Park, arriving at the Mona Vale homestead
and gardens. From Mona Vale the tour travels across town towards the
Port Hills.....
 Akaroa
and Banks Peninsula - Nature Cruise or Dolphin Swim
Depart Christchurch and travel to Akaroa over the beautiful Banks
Peninsula, formed following violent eruptions of two ancient volcanoes.
The high summit route gives glorious views of Akaroa Harbour, the
Canterbury Plains, the distant Southern Alps and the remote bays and
farmlands. The Akaroa crater nurses the picturesque harbor and Akaroa
village, the only French settlement established in New Zealand.....
 Explore
Mount Cook
Travel by road to Mount Cook, Australasia's highest mountain, through
the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains. A short stop at either
the Tin Shed (an old shearing shed selling discount sweaters) or at
Barkers Winery (the largest fruit winery in NZ) for tastings of wines,
sauces and jams. Continuing through the foothills of the Southern Alps
from Geraldine to Fairlie and through the MacKenzie Basin, with its
brown snowgrass-covered landscape which has an almost desert like
aspect, to Lake Tekapo. There is the opportunity to take an idyllic
photograph of the Church of the Good Shepherd on Lake Tekapo with its
backdrop of magnificent alpine scenery.....
 Sheep
Farm Visit
This tour takes you approximately 30 minutes from the center of
Christchurch by road into the heart of Canterbury's farm land. Visit one
of three working sheep farms all set in tranquil and picturesque
locations. Enjoy the experience of watching sheep dogs work, rounding up
the flock and penning them for you to touch, examine and photograph. A
shearing demonstration has been arranged and if you wish, you can have a
go. There are many other sheep farm activities for you to witness and
enjoy, such as feeding the pets or milking the cow. Morning or afternoon
tea will be provided....
 Snow
and Kiwi Tour
This tour comprising of the mid afternoon and early evening, visits two
of Christchurch's leading attractions - the International Antarctic
Centre and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. The International Antarctic
Centre, a winner of the New Zealand Tourism Board's award for 'Best
Visitor Attraction', recreates the atmosphere of Antarctica and provides
the visitor with an interactive exciting experience of this Southern
Continent which very few people have the opportunity to experience first
hand.....
 Christchurch
Garden Tour
Take this tour and see why Christchurch is truly the Garden City. You
will visit a mixture of public and private gardens. The public gardens
may include Mona Vale, the Sanitarium Gardens, or the Christchurch
Botanic Gardens. The private gardens are generally award winning and
offer a mix of perennial, rose, water features and woodlands. The tour
consists of two public and two private gardens all of which are full
with an array colorful and fragrant plants, shrubs and flowers.....
 Half
Day Fishing Tour
After collection from your Christchurch accommodation, you will be
transferred to your Fishing Guide, Harvey Taylor and equipped with all
fishing equipment and fishing license. Travel to either the Waimakariri
or Rakaia rivers depending on river and weather conditions. Both rivers
contain brown trout and salmon in summer months. A jet boat is used to
transport you on the river from one location to another. Tour duration
is approximately five hours. Harvey Taylor of Canterbury Fishing
Adventures has 35 years of jet boating, hunting and fishing experience
and is a Member of the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides
Association.
Full
Day Fishing Tour
After collection from your Christchurch accommodation, you will be
transferred to your Fishing Guide, Harvey Taylor and equipped with all
fishing equipment and fishing license. Travel to either the Waimakariri
or Rakaia Rivers depending on river and weather conditions. Both rivers
contain brown trout and salmon in summer months. A jet boat is used to
transport you on the river from one location to another. A picnic lunch
is included with the full day tour. Tour duration is approximately nine
hours.....
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Christchurch
Train Journeys:
 Arthur's
Pass National Park and the Otira Gorge
In the heart of the Southern Alps, Arthur's Pass National Park has an
incredible diversity of flora and landscape. They range from eastern
beech clad hills and tussock valleys to the luxuriant rain forest in the
west. The highest mountains have glaciers and surrounding them are
tussock basins, flowering herbs and alpine grasses. At Christchurch,
board the world famous TranzAlpine Train, sit back and relax on the
train journey that will take you across the Canterbury Plains, wind it's
way through the stunning Waimakariri Gorge, pass over massive viaducts,
through tussock covered high country before heading into the Southern
Alps......
 Kaikoura
Whale Watch Day Tour with one way train
Spend the day getting close to nature. Travel by the Tranz Coastal train
through the rolling hill country of North Canterbury, enjoying the
beauty of its rural pastoral scenes, to Kaikoura where mountains meet
sea (a journey of approximately 3 hours by train). Kaikoura is world
renowned for the variety of marine mammals which can be seen, not least
of all the giant sperm whales and the acrobatic Dusky Dolphins.....
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Christchurch
Skiing:
 Mount
Hutt Skiing Packages
Tailor-made packages offering you the chance to ski at Mount Hutt. Mt
Hutt sits high on the eastern rim of New Zealand's awesome Southern
Alps. With a stunning backdrop of range after range of snow clad peaks
and staggering views across the patchwork quilt of the Canterbury Plains
to the Pacific Ocean, Mt Hutt captures the essence of the New Zealand
skiing experience. Mt Hutt arguably the best ski field in the Southern
Hemisphere, because of its light dry powder snow which makes it a
playground for skiers, in conjunction with its long season and reliable
snow coverage. Mt Hutt also offers modern snow making facilities, giving
the mountain a season from the beginning of June to the end of October.
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Christchurch
Food and Wine:
 Wine
Trail
This tour explores four of North Canterbury's boutique vineyards,
Canterbury House, Mark Rattray, Pegasus Bay and Waipara Springs all
producing a fine selection of both white and red wines. Mark Rattray,
Pegasus Bay and Waipara Springs are all located in the Waipara area,
well known for its warm dry climate and limestone rich soils, both ideal
for quality wine production. Morning and afternoon departures are
available throughout the year. Tour duration is approximately three and
a half hours. Should any of the above named wineries be unavailable on
the day of the tour, an alternative winery in the Waipara area will be
included.
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Christchurch
One Way Tours:
 Christchurch
to Mount Cook
Depart Christchurch and travel through the rich pastoral farmland of the
Canterbury Plains before heading inland to the small farming township of
Geraldine for a morning tea break. Leaving Geraldine and its rolling
green valleys, the tour continues further inland as the road starts to
climb and travel across the historic Burkes Pass. The views are
breathtaking as you descend towards the stunning, glacial fed Lake
Tekapo. Visit the famous Church of the Good Shepherd standing in
picturesque solitude on the foreshores of the lake.....
 Christchurch
to Mount Cook and Wanaka
Depart Christchurch and travel through the rich pastoral farmland of the
Canterbury Plains before heading inland to the small farming township of
Geraldine for a morning tea break. Leaving Geraldine and its rolling
green valleys, the tour continues further inland as the road starts to
climb and travel across the historic Burkes Pass. The views are
breathtaking as you descend towards the stunning, glacial fed Lake
Tekapo. Visit the famous Church of the Good Shepherd standing in
picturesque solitude on the foreshores of the lake.....
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Christchurch Extended Tours:
 Five
Day Great Southern Circle Tour
See the highlights of New Zealand's scenic South Island on this five day
independent coach tour. Travel by coach from Christchurch to Queenstown
and then up the rugged West Coast to Greymouth, before returning to
Christchurch. Experience the majesty of Milford Sound, view the glacier
at Franz Josef and travel over the mighty Southern Alps.....
 Seven
Day Coastal Splendor Tour
Visit the scenic South Island of New Zealand on this seven day
independent coach tour. Travel by coach and train from Christchurch to
the city of Dunedin, then head to Queenstown and up the rugged West
Coast before returning to Christchurch. The highlights of this tour
include a scenic cruise on majestic Milford Sound, a tour of the
Scottish influenced city of Dunedin, viewing the mighty Franz Josef
Glacier and enjoying scenic train journeys.....
 Four
Day Southern Discovery Tour
Enjoy some of the highlights of New Zealand's scenic South Island on
this four day independent coach tour. Travel by coach from Christchurch
to Mount Cook and Queenstown, where you stay for three nights, before
returning to Christchurch. You also visit the majestic Milford Sound
with a scenic cruise on this mighty fiord.....
 Six
Day Southern Heritage Tour
Experience a six day independent coach tour of the scenic South Island
of New Zealand. Travel by coach from Christchurch to Mount Cook and
Queenstown and across to the city of Dunedin, before returning to
Christchurch. Visit the Mount Cook National Park, enjoy a scenic cruise
on majestic Milford Sound and experience the Taieri Gorge train.....
 Three
Day Great Southern Circle Tour
Experience a brief tour of the major highlights of New Zealand's scenic
South Island on this three day independent coach tour. Travel by coach
from Christchurch to Queenstown and then up the rugged West Coast to
Greymouth, before returning to Christchurch. During this journey, you
will enjoy a visit to the Mount Cook National Park, view the glacier at
Franz Josef and travel over the mighty Southern Alps. It is recommended
an extended journey is taken, to incorporate additional days in
Queenstown and Mount Cook, for a more relaxed sightseeing tour of the
South Island.....
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