We offer a great selection of visitor information helping to make your travel easier while in NZ. Select a Canterbury, New Zealand visitor information category from the comprehensive list below or search by region.
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Alpine Jet will take you deep into the foothills of the Southern Alps through the breathtaking Waimakariri River canyon. We are situated only 50 minutes from Christchurch Airport. Breathtaking views, excellent mixture of scenery and excitement, our safari tour option doubles as an eco-experience with magnificent scenery, native bush and wildlife...(more)
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Style and comfort at an affordable price, this sparkling new affordable self-catering lodge offers 16 rooms with en suite bathrooms. Doubles, twins and family rooms—most with king-size beds and awesome views. Guests will be treated to modern appointments, warmth, comfort, friendly personalised service and spectacular views of Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. Located midway between Queenstown and Christchurch...(more)
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Guests choosing to stay at Charwell Lodge can be assured of the genuine and warm hospitality of their hosts Bill and Judy Clarkson, and views from their rooms which are unsurpassed by any other accommodation provider in the Hanmer Basin. These same views can now be enjoyed while relaxing in the new, private outdoor spa...(more)
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Warm, affordable accommodation with excellent facilities. Peaceful garden setting. Fully equipped kitchens, microwave, phone, Sky TV, hairdryer, electric blankets, heating and wireless Internet. Guest laundry. Cooked and continental breakfast. Off-street and bus parking. Close to restaurants and shops. Easy access to fishing, skiing and some of New Zealand's recreational and scenic areas...(more)
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Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel offers warm, friendly hospitality and first class service. One of Hanmer Springs' newest motel complexes, built of natural dry stack stone and native timbers and situated only 400 metres from the thermal pools and village centre. Come relax and enjoy the outstanding alpine views from your own private patio...(more)
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Warm, affordable accommodation with modern facilities in a central location in Timaru City. Modern, clean, self-contained ground floor motel units. Sky TV and video players available. Cooked or continental breakfasts available. Small conference room with TV and video. Friendly hosts keen to make your stay a thoroughly pleasant one...(more)
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The best country hotel accommodation and conference centre in New Zealand. Ashburton is only a one-hour drive to Mount Hutt or one hour south of Christchurch. All rooms ground floor. Excellent restaurant on site. Several conference rooms ideal for all types of events including weddings, seminars, promotions and reunions...(more)
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Close to Christchurch hotels and airport, Jet Thrills is a thrill seekers ride on the Waimakariri River. This stunning river comes to life when you take a jet boat ride with Jet Thrills. Share the guides passion for jet boating and New Zealand rivers. A must do when in Christchurch...(more)
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Come and discover Tane Mahuta the Maori god of the forest. Discover a people and culture who live in harmony with nature. Ko Tane is a Maori cultural experience located at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Tours include a Powhiri (traditional Maori welcome), cultural performance and entertainment, Maori village and nature tour, Taste New Zealand dinner and a wildlife night tour...(more)
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Lake Sumner is a lake located about 100 kilometres northwest of Christchurch in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island (between the Lewis Pass and Arthur's Pass National Park). This area has fantastic opportunities for hiking, hunting, trout fishing, white water kayaking and mountain biking...(more)
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A quiet lakefront location with spectacular views on the picturesque shores of Lake Tekapo in the Canterbury region. The park offers endless views up the turquoise lake to the snow capped mountains beyond, with many walks in the surrounding hills and forest. Motel and holiday park located within handy distance to Christchurch, Mt Cook, Wanaka and Queenstown...(more)
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Prepare to be entertained and enlightened when you join our family for a half-day tour, full of the spirit of age old knowledge, yet entirely of today. Visit our special places for storytelling; explore bush walkways to discover traditional plant uses, try weaving and much more. Gain deep understanding of Maori spirituality and connections with the natural world...(more)
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Range of warm, affordable accommodation in the heart of delightful Kaikoura. Close to quiet, relaxing beach, beautiful views and seascape. This area is renowned for whale watching, diving and a variety of other recreational activities. Unique location and the ideal area to shed your stress. Restaurant and bar meals...(more)
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Based near Christchurch, we specialise in luxury custom, fully-guided and self-guided New Zealand motorcycle tours. We also offer BMW, Harley-Davidson and Triumph motorcycles for hire. We provide a back up vehicle service and airport/city transfers. You'll experience a warm, friendly service and a motorcycle vacation of a lifetime. Ride New Zealand. Live the dream...(more)
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Based near Christchurch, we specialise in luxury custom, fully-guided and self-guided New Zealand motorcycle tours. We also offer BMW, Harley-Davidson and Triumph motorcycles for hire. We provide a back up vehicle service and airport/city transfers. You'll experience a warm, friendly service and a motorcycle vacation of a lifetime. Ride New Zealand. Live the dream...(more)
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For two years, the small township of Springfield in the Selwyn District of New Zealand was on the map for the enormous plastic pink doughnut situated on its boundaries to celebrate The Simpsons' Movie in 2007 (This was set in the fictional cartoon town of Springfield). The doughnut is no more, but there are still plenty of reasons to visit...(more)
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Springfield Visitor Information is based at the Springfield Railway Station, on the Tranz Alpine rail journey from Christchurch to Greymouth. Sit and enjoy the majestic view of the Torlesse Range over a coffee and food from the Station 73 Café, and browse the information about local tour operators and accommodation...(more)
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Range of warm, affordable accommodation with modern facilities in delightful, peaceful Ashburton. Fully equipped kitchens, microwaves, freezers available, Queen-size beds, telephone, Sky TV, spa, barbecue, swimming pool (seasonal), etc. Cooked or continental breakfast. Easy drive to major attractions, ski resorts, fishing and recreational areas. We have it all...(more)
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New Zealand's ultimate year-round nature experience offering exciting close encounters with giant sperm whales. Kaikoura's semi-resident sperm whales share their unique world with other whale and dolphin species, seals and albatross - all regularly sighted. Our 95% success rate means we guarantee an 80% refund if your tour doesn't see a whale...(more)
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