activities - christchurch
Up Up and Away – Balloon Adventures
Departs: Times vary with each season, but is best done in the calm of dawn. Approx 5am in summer and 7am in winter. Flying time is approx 1 hour, however you need to allow up to fours hours for the entire experience.
Watch as the parks, rivers and buildings fade into the distance, making way for the patchwork farmland of the Canterbury Plains, in view of the Southern Alps to the west and the endless blue of the ocean to the east. Ballooning is a hands on experience and flight guests are encouraged to join in the activity. After landing the crew and gusts celebrate with a glass of champagne.
Request a Booking ($240 Adult $200 Child)
Hassle Free Scenic 4WD Tours
Full Day Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour
Departs: 9am, returns approx. 5.30 pm
Journey to the remote and beautiful Mt Potts high country station, home of Mt Sunday; see how this peaceful mountain was transformed into Edoras, the capital city of the Rohan people in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Immerse yourself in the natural, unspoilt beauty of this breathtaking area with its sparkling clear lakes, glistening blue rivers and fresh, crisp mountain air. This amazing day includes 4WD access onto Mt Sunday/Edoras itself, a delicious champagne picnic lunch, full running commentary from our friendly and knowledgeable kiwi tour guides and spectacular scenery you will never forget.
You don’t have to be a Lord of the Rings fan to enjoy this amazing day out!
Request a Booking ($199 Adult $139 Child)
Half Day Scenic 4WD Tour
Departs: 8am, returning at 1pm year round and includes morning tea
Nov – Mar (summer) 2pm, returning at 8pm and includes a NZ BBQ dinner
with farm owner
Apr – Oct (winter) 2pm, returning at 6pm and includes afternoon tea
Highlights include 4WD travel through a private high country farm and the opportunity to explore the native forest while learning fascinating facts about this amazing area.
Request a Booking
Morning Winter Tour ($145 Adult $100 Child)
Afternoon Winter Tour ($145 Adult $100 Child)
Afternoon Summer Tour ($180 Adult $125 Child)
Alpine Safari – Full Day Tour
Departs: 8am, you return at approx 6.30 pm. Operate on a daily basis subject to minimum of 2 Adults
The Alpine Safari is an exciting New Zealand day tour into the backcountry of the Southern Alps and the Arthur's Pass National Park. Travelling through rugged terrain, inaccessible by car, visitors are treated to some truly spectacular scenery whilst experiencing the thrill and excitement of white water jet-boating, unimog four wheel drive action and the famous TranzAlpine™ Express train journey.
Request a Booking ($375 Adult $265 Child)
Kaikoura Whale Watch – Full Day Tour from Christchurch
Departs: 7.45am daily, returning at 6pm.
Spend your day getting close to nature. Travel by road through the rolling hill country of North Canterbury, enjoying the beauty of its rural pastoral scenes, to Kaikoura where mountains meet sea. 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 your arrival in Kaikoura you will be transferred to a whale watch tour; by boat, light aircraft or helicopter, the choice is yours. In the afternoon you will visit a seal colony where fur seals may be viewed at close quarters. On your return to Christchurch a stop will be made at a North Canterbury vineyard where a wine tasting has been arranged for your pleasure.
Request a Booking ($230 Adult $115 Child)
Akaroa Day Tour – Full Day Tour from Christchurch
Departs: 8am daily, returning 5.45pm
Visit the beautiful unspoilt old French whaling depot of Akaroa. Lunch in the naturally picturesque setting of Akaroa Village (own cost). In the afternoon enjoy either the Akaroa Harbour Cruise on the Canterbury Cat or a game of golf on the picturesque Akaroa Golf Course with beautiful sea views. Alternatively simply explore and enjoy the charm and serenity of Akaroa.
Request a Booking ($120 Adult $60 Child)