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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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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Hagley Park Push
This is an all inclusive beginner-friendly community skate around Hagley Park every Wednesday. Meet outside Canterbury Museum at 6pm and finish for a burger and a brew at Shaka Bros (Riverside market). All forms ...
Where: Hagley Park North, Christchurch
Address: Rolleston Ave, Christchurch
From: 6:00pm on Wednesday 6th November 2019
To: 8:00pm on Wednesday 4th March 2020
Open Night
Open to the public as always but now at night! This Christmas and New Year brings everyone in Christchurch to watch dancing lights with beautiful flora, enjoy special costume experiences, immerse in art exhibitions and ...
Where: Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery, Christchurch
Address: 2 Harakeke St, Riccarton, Christchurch
From: 7:00pm on Friday 13th December 2019
To: 11:30pm on Sunday 26th January 2020
Dosa Kitchen
Most popular Indian street food right here in Centre of the City Christchurch Riverside Market – Dosa Kitchen. Dosa is a south Indian Savoury crepe made from rice and lentil fermented batter. We have a different types ...
Where: Riverside Market Christchurch, Christchurch
Address: 98 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch
From: 11:00am on Wednesday 30th October 2019
To: 6:00pm on Saturday 7th March 2020
Conflict Resolution Training Course
Conflict in human relationships, even good relationships, is inevitable. Learning how to manage conflict is a key skill for anyone that works in a team, interfaces with customers or has a supervisory role. The PD ...
Where: PD Training Centre, Christchurch
Address: 13 Stanley Street, Christchurch
From: 9:00am on Tuesday 18th June 2019
To: 4:30pm on Wednesday 8th April 2020
Tai Chi and Qi Gong Classes
Tai chi is an ancient art with many benefits that create good habits for life. From having less accidents, placing less wear and tear on the body through to breathing and relaxing these beautiful movements can ...
Where: Chapel Street Community Centre, Christchurch
Address: Cnr Harewood and Chapel Street, Papanui, Christchurch
From: 12:30pm on Monday 22nd July 2019
To: 1:30pm on Wednesday 29th January 2020
Māori Moving Image: An Open Archive
This dynamic exhibition explores the history of Māori artists who have used animation, film and video as a medium. Spanning forty years, from Robert Jahnke’s 1980 animation Te Utu: The Battle of the Gods to Janet ...
Where: Christchurch Art Gallery - Te Puna o Waiwhetu, Christchurch
Address: Cnr Worcester Boulevard and Montreal St, Christchurch
From: 10:00am on Friday 23rd August 2019
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 26th January 2020
He Uru Hou: Our Native Plants
When the East Polynesian ancestors of Māori landed in New Zealand, they applied their extensive knowledge of plants to the new species they encountered. When botanists Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander arrived here ...
Where: Canterbury Museum, Christchurch
Address: Rolleston Ave, Christchurch
From: 9:00am on Wednesday 30th October 2019
To: 5:30pm on Sunday 9th February 2020
Brent Harris: Towards the Swamp
Brent Harris explores uneasy psychological states in works that are both elegant and grotesque. Harris’s distinctive process begins with automatic drawings – a way of working that allows the subconscious to rise to ...
Where: Christchurch Art Gallery - Te Puna o Waiwhetu, Christchurch
Address: Cnr Worcester Boulevard and Montreal St, Christchurch
From: 10:00am on Wednesday 6th November 2019
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 23rd February 2020
The Arts Centre Walking Tours
Explore The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora on an entertaining guided walking tour led by local actors playing characters drawn from the rich history of this central Ōtautahi Christchurch heritage landmark. You’ll ...
Where: The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Christchurch
Address: 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
From: 10:30am on Friday 6th December 2019
To: 2:30pm on Tuesday 31st March 2020
Ancient New Zealand: Squawkzilla and The Giants
Discover the fossils. Meet the monster birds. Explore New Zealand's tropical past. More than 60 million years ago, shortly after the dinosaurs became extinct, giant penguins swam the warm oceans around the ancient ...
Where: Canterbury Museum, Christchurch
Address: Rolleston Ave, Christchurch
From: 9:00am on Friday 13th December 2019
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 19th July 2020