Springfield and Great Alpine Highway Attractions and Activities
Springfield, Canterbury, is recognised as 'the gateway to the Southern Alps'. The Great Alpine Highway provides one of the most direct routes from coast to coast. more
Springfield and Great Alpine Highway have many tourist attractions and travel activities with something to suit all ages and budgets. From adrenaline-pumping adventure to a relaxing day out, you need never be bored.
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ADVENTURE TRAILRIDES - Christchurch
ADVENTURE TRAILRIDES - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Enjoy the thrills of offroad motorcycle and quadbike fun, riding the best high country trails in New Zealand. Trails suitable for novice to experienced riders. Coaching can be arranged for beginners. Includes transport from Christchurch, all riding gear, experienced guide, snacks, drink, latest model trail and quad bikes from 100cc to 450cc. Half-day/day tours departing daily all year.
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- +64 27 451 0584
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- PO Box 20233, Bishopdale, Christchurch, New Zealand
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ADVENTURE TRAILRIDES CORPORATE TOURS - Christchurch
ADVENTURE TRAILRIDES CORPORATE TOURS - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Adventure Trailrides New Zealand offer corporate tours allowing us to put your team through their paces on an enduro motorcycle or atv quad bike in Christchurch. Our tours are suitable for beginners with coaching available and we can cater for up to 16 people. Single or multi-day options are available as well as lunch or corporate meals.
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- +64 27 451 0584
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- PO Box 20233, Bishopdale, Christchurch, New Zealand
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ALPINE JET THRILLS - Christchurch and Springfield
ALPINE JET THRILLS - Christchurch and Springfield
Mobile-friendly - Excitement and scenery jet boating on the Waimakariri River. Our “Canyon Discoveries” Tours depart Springfield in the spectacular canyon that runs through the foothills of the Southern Alps. Our “Braided Shallows” departs from the Waimakariri Regional Park. Enjoy the spins and speed just 20 minutes north of Christchurch.
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- +64 3 385 1478
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- 0800 26 36 26 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Otarama Road, Springfield 7580, Canterbury, New Zealand
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ALPINE SAFARI TOUR - Christchurch, Canterbury
ALPINE SAFARI TOUR - Christchurch, Canterbury
Featuring the world famous TranzAlpine train journey this spectacular day tour also includes Jet Boat and a Four Wheel Drive "Unimog" high country safari. Suitable for people of all ages. Departs from Christchurch, across the Canterbury Plains, journey through Arthurs Pass and right into the heart of the National Park. Delicious luncheon supplied.
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- +64 3 359 9133
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- 0800 500 388 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Wairakei Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
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HASSLE-FREE ALPINE SAFARI TOUR - Christchurch
HASSLE-FREE ALPINE SAFARI TOUR - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - This exciting day-tour includes jet boating on the mighty Waimakariri river, a 4WD adventure across Mt Torlesse High Country Station, and a scenic tour through the breathtaking Canterbury high country to Arthurs Pass National Park located in the stunning Southern Alps of New Zealand. The return journey to Christchurch is on the world-famous TranzAlpine Train. This tour has it all.
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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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RUBICON VALLEY TOURIST CENTRE - Springfield
RUBICON VALLEY TOURIST CENTRE - Springfield
Experience the pleasures of horse riding through a working high country farm. Quiet area of hills, neat farms, native beech and pine forest, and lonely, open country on the edge of the Canterbury Plains where it meets the foothills of the Southern Alps. Peaceful and beautiful, still and quiet, and yet just 45 minutes from Christchurch.
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- +64 3 318 8886
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- 0508 257 222 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 534 Rubicon Road, Kowai Bush, Springfield 7681, Canterbury, New Zealand
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TERRACE DOWNS RESORT - Windwhistle, Canterbury
TERRACE DOWNS RESORT - Windwhistle, Canterbury
Mobile-friendly - Terrace Downs Resort offers in-house and casual visitors a unique one-stop NZ getaway destination nestled in the foothills of Mt Hutt, within an easy hour's scenic drive of Christchurch International Airport. Featuring deluxe 1-7 bedroom accommodation, fine and casual dining options, a championship 18-hole golf course, Day Spa and a wide selection of other resort-operated activities to choose from.
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- +64 3 318 6943
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- 0800 465 373 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 623 Coleridge Road, Windwhistle, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Mt Cheeseman Ski Field - Canterbury (Ski Field)
Mt Cheeseman Ski Field - Canterbury (Ski Field)
Mt Cheeseman is the second closest ski area to Christchurch. With great beginner and intermediate slopes, Mt Cheeseman is perfect for learners and families.
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