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Outdoor Adventures Hanmer Springs, Canterbury, New Zealand

Thrillseekers Adventures Introduction

Thrillseekers Adventures is a 'one-stop-shop' for outdoor adventures in Hanmer Springs.

Located on the main road into Hanmer Springs over-looking the river and ferry bridge, Thrillseekers Adventures has something for everybody including Hanmer Springs jet boating, whitewater rafting, bungy jumping, quad biking, paintball and more.

At our base for outdoor adventures in Hanmer Springs we also have a licensed café offering light refreshments and a souvenir gift shop overlooking the river.

Our Outdoor Adventures in Hanmer Springs

Thrillseekers Jet – Jetboat the entire length of Hanmer's spectacular Waiau Gorge. Take in the magnificent scenery, then hold on while you experience the famous Hamilton jet spin.

Narrow gorges, braided shallows, white water rapids. Over 30 kilometres of exciting jetboating and spectacular scenery.

Thrillseekers Rafting – Fun for the whole family. Marvel at the twist rock, water holes, pink marble rock, fault line features and the crystal clear river, so clear you can see the trout swimming by. Leap out of the raft and go for a float!

Thrillseekers Bungy – The 135-year-old Waiau Ferry Bridge is the site of the Thrillseekers Bungy Jump.

At 35 metres high it allows you plenty of time to experience the range of emotions from sheer terror to pure elation in the seconds it takes you to plummet towards the river.

Quad Bike Safari – Put yourself in control of a four-wheel quad bike. Challenge the terrain, with river crossings, mud, dust, dirt and excitement.

Wild West Paintball – Wild West Paintball involves gathering your own teams or joining in with others to devise a strategy to get through the battlefield while avoiding the opposing outlaws. Take the challenge if you dare!

For further information about our Hanmer Springs jet boating, whitewater rafting, bungy jumping and other adventures, please contact us or visit our outdoor adventures in Hanmer Springs Web site.

Hanmer Springs

Since 1859 the spa town of Hanmer Springs has attracted visitors seeking to relax, unwind and ease their aches and pains in the soothing mineral waters.

Activities in and around Hanmer Springs:

• Soak in the hot thermal pools at Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
• Hike or bike through Hanmer Springs Forest and find some of New Zealand's oldest exotic plantings
• Go jet boating in the Waiau, or Waimakariri Gorge
• Ski at Mount Lyford or Hanmer Springs
• Discover the wineries of the Waipara Valley. Stop for a tasting and a meal
• Ride the Weka Pass historic railway from Waipara to Waikari
• Do a wine tour the slow way—in a wagon behind a team of Clydesdale horses
• Ride through the high country with Hurunui Horse Treks
• Drive the Alpine Pacific Triangle touring route which links popular Canterbury destinations Hanmer Springs, Waipara Valley and Kaikoura

Road to Mt Cook, Canterbury
Photographer: David Wall
(www.davidWallPhoto.com)

Canterbury Region

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.

It's easy to be awestruck—but if you want to be totally flabbergasted, take a hot air balloon ride. The experience of floating across the Canterbury Plains with the majesty of the Southern Alps behind you will ingrain itself on your memory forever.

The highest point of the region is the highest point of New Zealand. The spectacular Aoraki/Mount Cook stands at 3,754 metres (Aoraki is Maori for Cloud Piercer). At the other end of the scale, the submarine trenches off the coast of Kaikoura are thousands of metres deep, providing an ideal environment for the whales, dolphins and seals that live there permanently.

For further information about our Hanmer Springs jet boating, whitewater rafting, bungy jumping and other adventures, please contact us or visit our outdoor adventures in Hanmer Springs Web site.

Welcome Aboard!

Welcome to Christchurch's "must see" attractions: Christchurch Gondola, Christchurch Tramway, Punting on the Avon and the Grand Tour.

The "Welcome Aboard" brand was designed to reflect the company's vision for our attractions. The Wood Scenic Line Ltd is committed to providing every customer with a unique visitor experience. We continually strive to enhance our attractions, ensuring the best quality service and facilities. Wood Scenic Line Ltd is also very proud supporters of our local community and recently introduced a fund-raising programme for local schools and non-profit organisations.

For further information about Welcome Aboard, visit their Web site.

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