Coastal and mountain experiences combine to make Canterbury a place where there's something for every traveller. Here you'll find many worlds within one region.
Canterbury, New Zealand, enjoys a great environment for a huge range of exciting adventure travel tours. Adventure tours in Canterbury are diverse and challenging to suit the daring at heart.
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Unique LOTR tour by luxury 4WD, beyond the end of the road and deep into the film locations in the upper Rangitata Valley of South Canterbury. View Mt Sunday where 'Edoras' was built, the valley where 'Helms Deep' appears, the 'Misty Mountains' and the hills where 'Aragorn' rode his horse...(more)
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Once aboard the wicker basket, your magical flight begins. The peace and gentleness of hot air ballooning will surprise you, and Methven flight views are unsurpassed. Located en route from Christchurch to Queenstown, by Mt Hutt, in the central South Island. Flight concludes with a buffet and champagne-style breakfast in the field. Tranquil, romantic, enthralling and exciting...(more)
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Thrill and scenic photographic jet boat tours, 360 degree spins, salmon and trout fishing, fly and spin casting, helicopter rafting/jet boat combos. Our professional team can tailor-make your ultimate adventure, one hour from Christchurch at the base of Mt Hutt ski field... enjoy a slice of paradise in Canterbury High Country. Individuals to larger corporate groups, operating year round...(more)
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Imagine flying in a helicopter with views over turquoise blue glacial lakes and the highest mountains in NZ, then landing high up in the foothills of the Southern Alps before starting your half or full day mountain bike adventure! Options for novice through to experienced riders. See our website for more information and videos...(more)
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High Country Explorer Tours uses on-road and off-road vehicles, scenic train rides on the world-famous 'The TranzAlpine™ Train', and jet boating on Waimakariri River. Turn rural experiences on New Zealand's South Island high country farms into outdoor adventures. Door-to-door from your Christchurch accommodation and back, all in a day...(more)
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Unique self-drive 4WD journey that will take you into the heart of the South Island high country. Drive to over 1,700 metres above sea level experiencing spectacular scenery from river valleys to lofty mountains and crystal clear lakes, all the while knowing each night you will be relaxing in the warm hospitality of the people living in this great land...(more)
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Scenic, adventure, wine tasting, and special interest cycle tours, designed for you to experience New Zealand at its purest—the land of extremes where you can connect body, spirit and soul. Experience the thrills of road cycling, mountain biking and trekking, both on and off the beaten track. Charity, customised and personalised tours a speciality...(more)
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We specialise in South Island walking and cycling tours for the older active age group – incorporating day walks and adventures such as jet boating, wine-tasting and scenic flights. Visiting lesser-known locations away from the crowds and using unique comfortable accommodation in secluded places, we make sure you experience the real New Zealand...(more)
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Experience true alpine jet boating with Southern Alps Scenic Jets. Take an exciting and scenic trip in a New Zealand icon, the 'Jet Boat'. Enjoy some of the best scenery New Zealand has to offer on the mighty Waimakariri River with native bush, wildlife, spectacular canyons and mountain views. Just 50 minutes from Christchurch. Take a thrilling jet boat tour...(more)
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