Activities galore — you'll never be short of some adventure in Canterbury! Raft, 4WD, jet boat, hike or ski our naturally diverse region that is perfect for travelling in any one of our awesome four seasons.
For pure leisure attend an interactive Maori Cultural experience, visit a wildlife park, carve yourself a souvenir, soak in thermal hot pools, or jump on board the tram and gondola — after all you're on holiday so why not take it easy?
Canterbury is full of wildlife on the land and in the ocean. Whales, dolphins and penguins — how many will you see?
Adrenalin Forest - Christchurch
105 Heyders Road (Spencer Park),
Spencerville, Christchurch 8083
0800 TO GO APE - P 03 329 8717
contact@adrenalin-forest.co.nz
- 3 hours to do the whole course
- 6 pathways of progressive difficulty
- Up to 20 metres high, 2 km long
- Pick up available, call to arrange ($10 return)
- 15-20 minutes drive from the town centre
- OutdoorsMark (safety audit) accredited
- Picnic in the park welcome
AIR SAFARIS - Lake Tekapo
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo - Main Highway, Franz Josef
NZFREEPHONE 0800 806 880
P 03 680 6880 F 03 680 6740
- New Zealand's highest mountains and largest glaciers; Aoraki Mount Cook, and the Tasman Glacier
- Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers
- 50 minute flight - great value for money
- All window seats. Guaranteed!
- Family owned since in 1970
- Transport to/from airport
Alpine Jet - Springfield
Great Alpine Highway (SH73), Springfield
NZFREEPHONE 0800 26 36 26
(bookings essential) P 03 318 4881
- Canterbury's premier jet boat operation
- Open every day of the year
- Daily departures from Christchurch
- Breathtaking alpine scenery
- Friendly & informative commentary
- World famous Hamilton jet spins
- Great mix of scenery & excitement!
- Qualmark endorsed - safe & fun!
Balloon Adventures Up Up And Away - Christchurch
Unit 6, 31 Stevens Street, PO Box 36308, Christchurch 8146
P 03 381 4600 F 03 381 4611
- Early morning start, allow 4-4.5 hours for whole experience. Approx 1 hour flight
- Pickups from B&Bs/Backpackers
- Complimentary glass of Champagnois
- Complimentary flight certificate
- Fleet of six balloons, best value balloon flight in world
- Licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority
BLACK CAT CRUISES - Akaroa
Black Cat Cruises, Main Wharf, Akaroa
or 61 Beach Road
NZFREEPHONE 0800 4 DOLPHINS
(0800 436 574) P 03 304 7641
- Swim with rare Hector's dolphins only found in New Zealand
- Akaroa is only 90 minutes drive from Christchurch
- 85% success rate to swim with dolphins
- Swim inside a sheltered harbour
- Everything is provided, wetsuits, mask & snorkel, hot shower & drink
- Operate daily all year round
Encounter Kaikoura - Kaikoura
96 Esplanade, Kaikoura 7300
NZFREEPHONE 0800 733 365
- Dolphin Encounter - swim with or watch the dolphins, pods of 100-1000 dusky dolphins, allow 3.5 hours
- Albatross Encounter - visit the albatross, allow 2.5 hours
- All equipment provided, including hot showers, info packs, biscuits & hot chocolate
- Fantastic on-site café
HAPPYJ Pub Crawl - Christchurch
P 0272HAPPYJ
- Visit 5 of CHCH's best Bars/Clubs
- 5 free drinks
- Free food/pizza
- VIP Entry
- Party Games
- Prizes, Spooning and Much Much More!
- Bring Valid NZ Photo ID or Passport (18+)
- $5 off when you bring along this advert!
Hassle Free Tours - Christchurch
NZFREEPHONE 0800 145 687
P 03 385 5775 F 03 385 4376
- Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour to the film location of Edoras in the breathtaking Canterbury high country
- Exciting full-day 4WD adventure in modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Departs Christchurch 9am, returns 6pm, free pickup from central city accom
- Delicious champagne picnic lunch
- Movie replicas for photo use
Hiking New Zealand - Canterbury
NZFREEPHONE 0800 697 232
AUSFREEPHONE 1800 141 242
- Hike kiwi-style!
- Hiking Safaris combine 2-3 multi-day hikes with adventure activities
- Hikes to suit all fitness levels
- Nationwide safaris
- Bookings essential, give us a ring or look and book online
MT COOK ALPINE SALMON - Mt Cook
FARM PHONE 021 37 00 38 F 03 435 0085
- World's highest salmon farm
- Self-guided tours feed the fish
- Purchase the freshest salmon
- No artifical colour or antibiotics
- Shop selection of sashimi, fresh and smoked salmon
- Toilets, picnic facilities
- Order online and receive your fresh Alpine Salmon to your door when you get home
Rangitata Rafts - Rangitata Gorge
Peel Forest, South Canterbury
NZFREEPHONE 0800 251 251
- Grade 5 rafting amongst breathtaking Lord of Rings scenery
- Day trip from Christchurch or self drive on way to Queenstown
- Delicious meals provided at our beautifully located farm lodge
- Located in a spectacular South Island valley
- Professional fun team of guides
- A very unique New Zealand rafting experience
skydivingnz.com - Christchurch
Christchurch freephone 0800NZSKYDIVE
- Skydive from 12,000ft or 15,000ft
- Qualified jumpmasters, all equipment provided, photos & DVD available
- Operating daily, weather permitting with courtesy transport to the dropzone
- Bookings essential
- 100kg maximum weight limit
- Exceptional reputation for quality & safety
Thrillseekers Adventures - Hanmer Springs
14 Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs
NZFREEPHONE 0800 661 538
P 03 315 7046
- Canterbury's Adventure Capital... Hanmer Springs!
- Jet Boating
- Bungy Jumping
- River Rafting
- Quad Biking
- Paint Ball & Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Only 90 minutes drive from Christchurch
- No New Zealand holiday is complete without a Thrillseekers Adventure!
Christchurch Gondola- Christchurch
10 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote, Christchurch 8082
P 03 384 0310 F 03 384 0757
Welcome aboard Christchurch's 'top' attraction to the summit of the Port Hills for 360° views, Time Tunnel Experience, café, Shop at The Top, walking and mountain biking trails.
Whale Watch Kaikoura - Kaikoura
The Whaleway Station, Kaikoura
NZFREEPHONE 0800 655 121 or 0800 WHALES
P 03 319 6767 F 03 319 5160
Award winning Whale Watch Kaikoura - New Zealand's ultimate all year round nature experience offering visitors exciting close encounters with Giant Sperm Whales.
Peel Forest Horse Trekking - Christchurch
Willowbank / Ko Tane - Christchurch
P 03 359 6226
Hussey Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051