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Canterbury Adventure Tours, New Zealand

Alps2Ocean Introduction

Alps2Ocean is a 100% family owned business committed to providing personalised guided Canterbury adventure tours.

Alps2ocean offer personalised, guided Canterbury adventure tours for small groups (1-6) of independent travellers and families, including kayaking, hiking and mountain biking in Canterbury.

We pride ourselves on listening to the needs of each individual because we believe its about creating for you the most fulfilling adventure and experience possible.

Alps2ocean guided Canterbury adventure tours is based at Peel Forest – 1.5 hours' drive south of Christchurch. Our adventure playground includes beautiful rivers, alpine landscapes, hidden waterfalls and ancient native forests.

Our Guided Canterbury Adventure Tours

Kayaking in Canterbury – We guide you down our pristine rivers using inflatable kayaks, great for all ages and abilities, no experience required. Just go with the flow.

We have a range of kayaking trips available, from two hours on the water to four day journeys, which include riverside camping, swimming and fishing.

Mountain Biking in Canterbury – Adventures that take you into our stunning high country, cycle down river valleys or along forest tracks with an experienced local guide.

You will love the spectacular alpine scenery on our Canterbury mountain biking trips.

Hiking in Canterbury – Guided hikes through ancient native forest. Explore up valley floors to discover hidden waterfalls. Learn about our areas natural and human history from a knowledgeable local guide.

Our hikes in Canterbury are flexible and can be tailored into a package that includes a relaxing camping experience.

Adventure Training in Canterbury

Grade 2 Kayak Course and Multisport Training – With the knowledge and experience gained from rafting, kayaking, outdoor instruction and adventure racing, Alps2ocean can help you develop your outdoor skills with our training courses.

We offer:

• Beginner Kayak course
• Grade 2 certificates and assessment
• Rolling clinics
• Rafting and River Safety Courses
• Kayak Up skill days
• Navigation and bush survival skills

For further information about kayaking, hiking and mountain biking in Canterbury, please contact us or visit our guided Canterbury adventure tours Web site.

About Canterbury

Fur seals Kaikoura, Canterbury
Photographer: Hiroshi Nameda
(hnamechan@hotmail.com)

From the silvery beaches of the East Coast to the jagged peaks of the Southern Alps, the Canterbury landscape is impossible to ignore. Big scenery is the order of the day—huge panoramas of ocean or mountains, great sweeps of pastureland, massive amounts of sky.

Two hours north of Christchurch is Kaikoura, where the mountains meet the sea. Fur seals lounge on rocks just metres from the shore, dusky and Hector's dolphins frolic in the sea within sight of town, while only a few kilometres further out, giant sperm whales haunt the depths.

Not far from Kaikoura is the scenic alpine and thermal village of Hanmer Springs. Since 1859 this spa town has attracted visitors seeking to relax, unwind and ease their aches and pains in the soothing mineral waters.

There is a variety of outdoor activities on offer in Hanmer Springs, including skiing, mountain biking, forest walks, river rafting and bungy jumping. While just north of Christchurch, take time out to discover the wine makers of the beautiful Waipara Valley.

For further information about kayaking, hiking and mountain biking in Canterbury, please contact us or visit our guided Canterbury adventure tours Web site.

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