Mt Somers
Base yourself at Mt Somers in Canterbury and enter New Zealand’s dramatic backcountry, an outdoor recreational paradise - tramping & hiking, horse treks, mountain biking, fishing for trout and salmon, windsurfing on the lakes and bird watching. Many of these activities take place within the newly established Hakatere Conservation Park. Choose from a selection of peaceful country Mt Somers accommodation such as ldoges, bed and breakfasts and holiday parks. more
Lakes Emma and Roundabout, accessible by four-wheel drive, offer excellent fishing, while Lake Camp is popular with boaties, water skiers and fishermen. Lake Clearwater, with its small village of holiday homes, is popular for windsurfing, sailing, rowing and fishing. It is an important wildlife refuge for the rare and endangered Great Crested Grebe. The Maori Lakes and Lake Heron, also important wildlife refuges provide good fishing.
Stay and enjoy heartland hospitality. Mt Somers is located on Inland Scenic Route 72.
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ALFORD COTTAGE - RED COTTAGES - Staveley, South Island
ALFORD COTTAGE - RED COTTAGES - Staveley, South Island
Take a break from the hustle and bustle and escape to Red Cottage in Staveley. Enjoy romantic evenings with open fires, candle light and the warm wooden ambience of this restored historical cottage. Watch the sun set over the surrounding mountains while enjoying local produce and fine wine, after a day of exploring this wonderful area.
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- +64 3 303 0970
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- 4323 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road, Staveley, RD1 Ashburton 7771, New Zealand
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ASURE SCENIC ROUTE MOTOR LODGE - Geraldine
ASURE SCENIC ROUTE MOTOR LODGE - Geraldine
Mobile-friendly - ASURE Scenic Route Motor Lodge is Geraldine's only 4-star motel, located adjacent to the main shopping centre. All units feature King Beds with Heat Pumps/Air-Conditioning, kitchen-facilities and WIFI. 11 Studio-units, 3 with spa-baths and 3 two-bedroom family apartments. Set on the popular Southern Scenic Route, just 90mins drive south from Christchurch Airport or 60 minutes from Lake Tekapo.
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- +64 3 693 9700
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- 0800 723 643 or 0800 SCENIC (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 28 Waihi Terrace, Geraldine, Canterbury, New Zealand
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GRUMPY'S KIWI HOLIDAY PARK - Geraldine
GRUMPY'S KIWI HOLIDAY PARK - Geraldine
Mobile-friendly - Grumpy's Kiwi Holiday Park Geraldine is a neat and spacious 2ha holiday park set in heartland New Zealand farming country, only 6km/5min north of the Geraldine village and two hours drive from Christchurch Airport. There is accommodation to suit all budgets including motels, cottages, cabins, powered and unpowered sites. Great amenities including free WiFi and pet friendly (with conditions).
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- +64 3 693 7453
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- 0800 247 8649 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Cnr 7 Keen Road & SH 72/79, Orari Bridge, Geraldine 7992, New Zealand
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HASSLE-FREE LORD OF THE RINGS EDORAS TOUR - Christchurch
HASSLE-FREE LORD OF THE RINGS EDORAS TOUR - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Join us on a journey to the remote and beautiful Mt Potts High Country Station in the breathtaking Southern Alps of New Zealand. This exciting day visits the most stunning and recognisable LOTR location - Edoras! Tour includes a delicious picnic-lunch and entertaining commentary from friendly local guides. You don't have to be LOTR fan to enjoy this amazing day.
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- +64 3 385 5775
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- 0800 553 554 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 296 Prestons Road, Marshland, Christchurch, New Zealand
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RATA ESCAPE - Staveley, Mid Canterbury
RATA ESCAPE - Staveley, Mid Canterbury
Mobile-friendly - Rata Escape is a boutique holiday destination nestled in a native bush garden under striking Mount Somers, a little over an hour's drive southwest of Christchurch. Rata Escape is within close reach of expansive high country and mountains for hiking and biking, pristine fishing rivers, lakes, ski fields and golf courses making it an outdoor paradise.
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African Drum and Dance Retreat
Kadodo Drum & Dance is delighted to present another South Island Retreat, held once again in an idyllic valley at the Little River Campground near Christchurch. This is an amazing opportunity to experience the pure ...
Where: Little River Campground, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch District
Address: 287 Okuti Valley Rd, Little River, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch District
From: 11:00am on Thursday 25th April 2019
To: 11:59pm on Sunday 28th April 2019
The Rotten Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Toxic Tree
Fresh from his Dunedin Fringe Festival run veteran stand up comic Dan Brader brings an hour of his unique brand of comedy storytelling to Space Academy for one night only. It’s a comedic storytelling show about his ...
Where: Space Academy, Christchurch
Address: 371 St Asaph Street, Christchurch
From: 8:00pm on Thursday 25th April 2019
To: 9:00pm on Thursday 25th April 2019
Guided Walks With Doc Ranger
To book please contact the Arthur's Pass National Park Visitors Centre on +64 3 318 9211 or arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz Treasure from afar, the grand limestone pillars in the Waimakariri basin led early European ...
Where: Kura Tawhiti Castle Hill, Castle Hill, Selwyn
Address: 8557 W Coast Rd, Castle Hill, Selwyn
From: 10:30am on Monday 12th November 2018
To: 3:00pm on Tuesday 30th April 2019
Doc Ranger Guided Walks to Devils Punchbowl
To book please contact the Arthur's Pass National Park Visitors Centre on +64 3 318 9211 or arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz Feel the full force and sound of fresh mountain water falling 131m down one of New Zealand’s ...
Where: Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre, Arthur's Pass, Selwyn
Address: 80 W Coast Rd, Arthur's Pass, Selwyn
From: 1:30pm on Monday 12th November 2018
To: 3:00pm on Tuesday 30th April 2019
Anzac Day Commemorative Service
Come and join us at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand in honouring our airmen at our annual Anzac Day service on Thursday 25 April 2019 at 12 pm. Chaplain Ken Diekema will lead the service and held in our ...
Where: Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Christchurch
Address: 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram, Christchurch
From: 12:00pm on Thursday 25th April 2019
To: 12:45pm on Thursday 25th April 2019
ANZAC Day Dawn Service - Kaikoura
This ceremony commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war and also honours returned servicemen and women. The date itself marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers - the Anzacs - on ...
Where: Kaikoura Memorial Hall, Kaikoura, Canterbury
Address: 32 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
From: 10:30am on Thursday 25th April 2019
To: 11:59pm on Thursday 25th April 2019
Geraldine RSA ANZAC Day Civic Service
The public are invited to the Geraldine RSA’s annual ANZAC Day Civic Service. Marchers to form up at 0845 at the Verde carpark, approx. 200m to the North of the Cenotaph. The service will include traditional ...
Where: Geraldine Public Library, Geraldine, South Canterbury
Address: 78 Talbot Street, Geraldine, South Canterbury
From: 9:00am on Thursday 25th April 2019
To: 9:45am on Thursday 25th April 2019
Leeston Anzac Day Service
Ellesmere RSA welcome you to attend the morning service at the rugby club rooms followed by the parade marching to the cenotaph for the wreath laying ceremony.
Where: Leeston Rugby Club, Leeston, Canterbury
Address: High Street
From: 10:20am on Thursday 25th April 2019
To: 11:59pm on Thursday 25th April 2019
Peel Forest ANZAC Day Civic Service
The public are invited to the Geraldine RSA’s annual ANZAC Day Civic Service at Peel Forest. The service will be held in the Peel Forest Community Hall. At the conclusion the parade will march up to the Peel Forest ...
Where: Peel Forest Hall, Geraldine, South Canterbury
Address: 1209 Peel Forest Rd, Geraldine, South Canterbury
From: 11:30am on Thursday 25th April 2019
To: 12:00pm on Thursday 25th April 2019
Rangitata Island ANZAC Day Civic Service
The public are invited to the Geraldine RSA’s annual ANZAC Day Civic Service at Rangitata Island. The service will include traditional wreath and poppy laying. Guest speaker is Tony Kippax, retired NZ Army ...
Where: Rangitata Island Aerodrome, Geraldine, South Canterbury
Address: Brodie Road, Geraldine, South Canterbury
From: 2:15pm on Thursday 25th April 2019
To: 2:45pm on Thursday 25th April 2019