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ell hello sunshine! And plenty of it. In fact, you won’t find more sunshine hours in this neck of the woods than you will in Nelson. There’s wine and the prestigious Abel Tasman National Park on the doorstep too, so that should tick some boxes. The rugged terrain of the West Coast beckons you to come hither and a rather natty train called the TranzAlpine will take you from here to the chic streets of Christchurch. Every day delivers something new to do, see, eat or try in this swell city. The best bit? All that only just skims the surface.
5 SOUTH ISLAND MAP
28 BULLER DISTRICT
6 NEED TO KNOW
28 Westport • Punakāiki
7 MARLBOROUGH / NELSON TASMAN REGIONAL MAP
29 Reefton • Springs Junction 30 CENTRAL WEST COAST
8 WEST COAST REGIONAL MAP
30 Greymouth
9 CANTERBURY & CHRISTCHURCH REGIONAL MAP
32 Lake Brunner • Arthur’s Pass 33 Hokitika
For the full upper south shebang, take note of our must-do’s in the townships listed below. With the help of this guide you can discover every experience, activity and top-notch accommodation in the vicinity. Go, enjoy. 55 Lincoln 55 MID CANTERBURY DISTRICT 55 Ashburton • Methven/Mt Hutt Village 56 SOUTH CANTERBURY
36 GLACIER COUNTRY
56 Geraldine 57 Timaru • Temuka
12 Havelock
36 Franz Josef Glacier • Fox Glacier • Lake Matheson • Haast
58 Waimate
13 Picton
38 CANTERBURY
60 MACKENZIE DISTRICT
14 Blenheim
40 Alpine Pacific Touring Route
60 Lake Tekapō • Fairlie
16 NELSON TASMAN & GOLDEN BAY
41 KAIKŌURA DISTRICT
61 Aoraki Mt Cook
18 Nelson City
48 HURUNUI DISTRICT
62 Twizel
20 Abel Tasman National Park
49 Hanmer Springs
63 BANKS PENINSULA
21 Kaiteriteri
52 Amberley • Waipara Valley
64 Akaroa
22 Golden Bay
53 WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT
67 Little River
23 Collingwood • Nelson Lakes
53 Rangiora
68 CHRISTCHURCH
24 Murchison
54 SELWYN DISTRICT
70 CHRISTCHURCH CITY MAP
26 WEST COAST
54 Arthur’s Pass • Darfield • Springfield
80 Lyttelton
10 MARLBOROUGH 12 Marlborough Sounds
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SOUTH ISLAND MAP
Cape Farewell Farewell Spit
Golden Bay
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Okiwi Bay
Motueka Hira
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Oparara
Rai Valley
NELSON
Mapua
Karamea Bight
Kenepuru Head Te Mahia Portage Havelock Waikawa
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Little Wanganui
Picton
Richmond
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Tuamarina Spring Creek
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Riv er
Wairau Valley
Buller
Westport
Cape Foulwind
Granity
67
Buller Gorge Swingbridge 6
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Blenheim
Lake Grassmere/ Kapara Te Hau Cape Campbell
Rainbow Ski Area
Lake Rotoroa 69
Punakaiki
S tte rl o ha
Lake Rotoiti
Murchison
Inangahua
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Seddon Lake Grassmere
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Carters Beach
Renwick
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Oparara Basin
Karamea
Rangitoto ki te Tonga (D’Urville Island)
Totaranui
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Tata Beach
Bainham
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Reefton 6
Ikamatua
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Lake Coleridge
Lake Coleridge Lake Heron
Fox Glacier
Lake Ohau Alpine Village
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Bannockburn
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Lake Wakatipu
North Mavora Lake
Remarkables Ski Field
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Naseby
Lauder Omakau
Clyde
Ranfurly
W ait ak
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Roxburgh
94
Lake Onslow
Middlemarch
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Waikouaiti Karitane
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Tapanui
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Tuatapere
Winton
Otautau
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Halfmoon Bay (Oban) Paterson Inlet
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Nugget Point
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Balclutha
Clinton
Owaka
Codfish Island
Mason Bay
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Milton
Mataura
Edendale
Wallacetown Riverton/ Aparima
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Lake Poteriteri
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Port Chalmers
Waitati
Lake Mahinerangi
Lawrence
Mandeville
Moeraki
Palmerston
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Millers Flat
Riversdale
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Hampden
Mosgiel
Lake Hauroko
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Oamaru
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Banks Peninsula
Duntroon
83
Becks Oturehua
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Akaroa
Temuka
Waimate 82
Cromwell
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Little River Birdlings Flat
St Andrews
Kurow
Lake Dunstan
Frankton
Sumner Lyttelton Governors Bay
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Lake Waitaki
St Bathans
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Timaru
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Southbridge
Pegasus
Waimakariri River
New Brighton Beach
73
Rakaia
Washdyke
Lake Aviemore
83
8A Snow Farm NZ
Arrowtown
Queenstown
79
8
Otematata
Lindis Pass
Lake Hawea
84
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Belfast
Winchester
Pleasant Point
Twizel
8
Leithfield Beach Waikuku Beach Pegasus Woodend
Rakaia River
Geraldine
Burkes Fairlie Pass
Lake Ruataniwha
Lake Ohau
Lake Hawea
94
Manapouri
Waipara
71
Kaiapoi
Tai Tapu Dunsandel
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77
Hurunui River
Lake Opuha 79 8
Omarama
Wanaka
Cust
Templeton Hororata Rolleston Burnham
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Lake Benmore
Lake McKerrow/ Whakatipu Waitai
Glenorchy
Lake Tekapo
80
Lake Pukaki
Lake Wanaka
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Darfield
Ashburton
Mt Dobson Ski Field
Ohau Snow Field
Makarora
Homer Tunnel
Methven
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Mt Brewster . 2423
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Lake Alabaster/ Wawahi Waka
Glentunnel
Lake Tekapo
Haast Pass/ Tioripatea
Lake Wilmot
Rangiora
Oxford
Sheffield
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Mount Somers
Lake Camp
Lake Paringa
Lake Moeraki
Haast
Mt Aspiring / Tititea . 3033
Springfield
Domett
Amberley
Mount Cook
Knights Point
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Rakaia Gorge
Lake Clearwater
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Waiau River
Cheviot
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Okarito Lagoon
Lake Matheson
Lake Te Anau
Arthur’s Pass
Hawkswood Parnassus
Rotherham
Hurunui Hawarden
Al p i
Otago Goldfields Heritage Trail
Doubtful Sound / Patea
Culverden
Hokitika Gorge
Pukekura
Waiau
Jacksons
Arthur’s Pass
Lake Ianthe/Matahi
Kaikoura Kaikoura Peninsula
Mt Lyford Village
Hanmer Springs
The Lakes
Otira
Lake Kaniere
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Milford Sound
7
Lake Sumner 73
Inland Scenic Route 72
Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
Moana
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Kumara
Hokitika
Mount Lyford Ski Field
Mt Lyford
Lake Brunner
H okitik a Rive r
Lewis Pass
Lake Hochstetter
South Beach
Kumara Junction
Maruia Springs
Springs Junction
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i-SITE VISITOR CENTRES 126 Riccarton Rd, Riccarton Ph: +64 3 964 5530 3/114 Marshland Rd, Shirley Ph: +64 3 386 1576 12 Buchan St, Sydenham Ph: +64 3 964 5561 TIMARU 26 Church St Ph: +64 3 688 4203
BLENHEIM 8 Sinclair St www.marlboroughnz.com PICTON The Foreshore www.marlboroughnz.com MOTUEKA 20 Wallace St www.motuekaisite.co.nz NELSON Millers Acre Centre, 77 Trafalgar St www.nelsonNZ.com GREYMOUTH 164 Mackay St www.westcoasttravel.co.nz HOKITIKA 36 Weld St • www.hokitika.org
REEFTON 67-69 Broadway • www.reefton.co.nz WESTPORT Coaltown Museum, 123 Palmerston St www.westport.nz AKAROA 74A Rue Lavaud www.visitakaroa.com HURUNUI 42 Amuri Ave West, Hanmer Springs www.visithanmersprings.co.nz KAIAPOI 143 Williams St (cnr Williams & Charles Sts) www.visitwaimakariri.co.nz KAIKŌURA 75 West End • www.kaikoura.co.nz
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MARLBOROUGH / NELSON TASMAN: REGIONAL MAP
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Tasman Mapua Upper Moutere
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Tophouse
Saint Arnaud
Blenheim
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Lake Grassmere/ Kapara Te Hau Cape Campbell
Lake Grassmere Ward
Lake Rotoiti
Rainbow Ski Field
Cook Strait
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Cape Stephens
Golden Bay 60
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Kekerengu
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VICTORIA FOREST PARK
Regional Boundary Lines
MAP REFERENCE AA Centre SH 1-9
Sealed
Unsealed
SH 10-99
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Lewis Pass 7
Major Roads
Lewis Pass
Whale Watching
Railway
Eat crayfish in Kaikoura
State Highway Shield
Kaikoura
LAKE SUMNER FOREST PARK
SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN
Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs
HANMER FOREST PARK 7A
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HIKURANGI MARINE RESERVE
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Must-Do’s i-SITE Visitor Centre DOC Information/ Visitor Centre
Domestic Airport Dive
LAKE SUMNER FOREST PARK
Waiau 7
Culverden
The Classic NZ Wine Trail NZ Cycle Trail Te Araroa Trail
Golf Lighthouse Skiing Tramping
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Upper South Island
Motueka MAP REFERENCE
KAHURANGI MARINE RESERVE
AA Centre Motorway
Sealed
SH 1-9
Unsealed
Brightwater
Oparara Basin
Karamea 0
State Highway Shield
Little Wanganui
50km
1
Must-Do’s DOC Information/ Visitor Centre
Buller Gorge
Westport
Domestic Airport Golf
67A
Cape Foulwind
Lighthouse Tramping
6
Charleston
Pancake Rocks & Blowholes Punakaiki
Central West Coast
NZ Cycle Trail Te Araroa Trail
Barrytown
69 VICTORIA FOREST 65 PARK
Reefton
Rapahoe Dunollie
Regional Boundary Lines
Kumara Beach
Brunner
Hokitika H ok
Riv er
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LAKE SUMNER FOREST PARK
Arthur’s Pass 73
Lake Heron
Methven
Southern Lights
Haast Pass
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Geraldine 1
79
Fairlie 8
R a n git at a Riv er
Temuka
Pleasant Point Timaru
Twizel
83
SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN
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Lake Benmore
Omarama Lake Hawea
Burkes Pass
80
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The Hermitage
Mount Cook
Lake Ohau
6
Waimate 82 83
8
Oamaru’s Victorian Precinct
Lake Hawea Rob Roy Glacier Track
1
Ashburton
8
Haast
HAUTAI MARINE RES
77
Aoraki Mt Cook National Park
WESTLAND/ TAI POUTINI Aoraki/Mount Cook Lake NATIONAL 3754 Tekapo PARK Aoraki/
Lake Wanaka
Backyard Buskers Festival Christchurch’s Street Art
75
77
Okarito Lagoon
Lake Pukaki
MOUNT ASPIRING NATIONAL PARK
Kaiapoi
CHRISTCHURCH
Lake Coleridge
Pukekura
Lake Paringa
Jackson Bay
Rangiora
TranzAlpine
Harihari
State Highway 6
TAUPARIKAKA MARINE RES H a as t Ri ve r
Waiau Cheviot
Amberley
Whataroa
Fox Glacier
Lake Moeraki
Culverden
Hokitika Gorge
AORAKI/ Franz Josef/Waiau MOUNT Franz Josef & COOK The Lake Fox Glaciers NATIONAL L.Matheson Matheson Walk PARK
Bruce Bay
7
Akaroa
Westland Glacier Okarito Lagoon Country Okarito
WAIAU GLACIER COAST MARINE RESERVE
Jacksons Otira
L Kaniere
Ross
1
7A 7
ARTHUR’S PASS NATIONAL PARK
Kokatahi
6
Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs
Lake Sumner
L Brunner (Moana) 73
Kaikoura
Lake Tennyson
Maruia
Haupiri
Bell Hill
Nelson Lakes National Park
Springs Junction
Paroa Moana
Kumara Junction Kumara
TASMAN SEA
NELSON LAKES NATIONAL PARK
Totara Flat
Greymouth South Beach
7
7
Ahaura
6
Murchison
Carters Beach
Punakaiki
PUNAKAIKI MARINE RESERVE
Saint Arnaud
6
PAPAROA NATIONAL PARK
Blenheim
Marlborough Food & Wine Festival
63
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Granity Waimangaroa
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International Airport
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Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve
Richmond Wakefield
Mokihinui Seddonville
Buller District
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MOUNT RICHMOND FOREST PARK
SH 10-99 Major Roads Railway
6
NELSON
60
KAHURANGI NATIONAL PARK
Oparara
Nelson Market
Oamaru
Wanaka 8A
85
1 WEST COAST: REGIONAL MAP
Moeraki Boulders
Fleur’s Place
Akaroa
Upper South Island Dovedale
KAHURANGI
PARK MAP CANTERBURY & CHRISTCHURCH:NATIONAL REGIONAL Brightwater
Renwick
Richmond Wakefield
Blenheim 1
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MOUNT 63 RICHMOND FOREST PARK 6
Wharanui Kekerengu
Saint Arnaud 6
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Westport
NELSON LAKES NATIONAL PARK
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Cape Foulwind
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Clarence
Pancake Rocks & Blowholes Punakaiki
PAPAROA 6 NATIONAL PARK
Punakaiki
Reefton
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Lake Coleridge
The Lake Matheson Walk
AORAKI/
State Highway 6
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Lake Tekapo
Aoraki/ Mount Cook
Lake Pukaki
MOUNT ASPIRING NATIONAL PARK
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Makarora
Church of the Good Shepherd
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Waimate
Lake Waitaki
Lindis Pass
Duntroon Otiake
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Waitaki
Oamaru
Danseys Pass 85
Otago Central Rail Trail
Ranfurly 87
PACIFIC OCEAN
Oamaru’s Victorian Precinct
Wanaka
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AA Centre
Lake Benmore
Lake Hawea
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Regional Boundary Lines
1
Tuhawaiki Point
Kurow Lake Hawea
Pegasus Bay
Rakaia
Temuka Fairlie Burkes 8 Pleasant Pass Timaru Point
83
Lake Wanaka
Airport
Twizel
Lake Ohau
Lake Ohau Lodge
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77
Geraldine
Leithfield Beach Waikuku Beach Pegasus Woodend
Kaiapoi Christchurch International CHRISTCHURCH World
Methven
Peel Forest
Kimbell
Lake Tekapo
Glentanner
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Mt Dobson Ski Field
The Hermitage
72
Staveley
Fox Peak Ski Field
Southern Lights
State Highway 6
Haast Pass
Aoraki Mt Cook National Park Roundhill Ski Field
NATIONAL ‘PARK
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Amberley
Festival Lyttelton Buskers 74 73 Templeton Diamond Hbr Banks Peninsula Darfield Kirwee Pigeon Bay Prebbleton Le Bons Bay Rolleston Tai Tapu 77 Burnham Lincoln Akaroa Akaroa 75 Leeston Birdlings Flat Southbridge
Porter Heights Ski Field
Mount Somers
Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers
Fox Glacier MOUNT COOK
Rangiora
Mount Hutt Ski Field
Erewhon Lake Park Clearwater
Franz Josef/ Waiau
Sefton
Castle Oxford Hill 72 Springfield
Lake Coleridge
Lake Heron Okarito Lagoon
Waipara
TranzAlpine
Craigieburn, Broken River, Mt Cheeseman, Mt Olympus Ski Fields
WAIAU GLACIER COAST MARINE RESERVE
Gore Bay
H ur unui Riv er
Hurunui
Arthur’s Pass Craigieburn
CRAIGIEBURN FOREST PARK
Cheviot
Waikari
Temple Basin Ski Field
Arthur’s Pass
HIKURANGI MARINE RESERVE
Culverden Domett
1
River
6
Rotherham
Horsley Down Hawarden
ARTHUR’S PASS NATIONAL PARK
73
Goose Bay
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LAKE SUMNER FOREST Lake PARK Sumner
TranzAlpine
Hokitika
Eating crayfish Kaikoura
Mount Lyford Ski Field
Mt Lyford Hanmer Village 1 Springs Hawkswood 7A Waiau Parnassus
HANMER FOREST PARK
Lake Brunner (Moana)
Greymouth
Kaikoura
Lake Tennyson
Hanmer Springs Ski Area
PUNAKAIKI MARINE RESERVE
Lake Hochstetter
Whale watching Kaikoura
Nelson Lakes National Park
Hanmer Springs
Lewis Pass
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Moeraki Boulders
Fleur’s Place
Katiki Point
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Railway State Highway Shield
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MARLBOROUGH – BRILLIANT EVERY DAY
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SCORING ITSELF ONE-FIFTH OF NEW ZEALAND’S ENTIRE COASTLINE, MARLBOROUGH HAS ALWAYS HAD A STRONG AFFINITY WITH THE WATER. The Sounds themselves are a collection of sunken river valleys that succumbed to rising sea levels over 10,000 years ago. The pull of what lies beneath this vast expanse of water has always attracted people, and the opportunities to explore the region both above and below its surface are endless. Hiring a kayak, bike or even a yacht will put you in an attractive position to experience the magic of Marlborough’s marine life and vineyard trails, while a dive below presents an entirely different perspective. From the wreck of the Mikhail Lermontov ocean liner, to rocky reefs shaped over centuries, this underwater odyssey brings the past to the very tip of your nose.
Queen Charlotte Track offers a dazzling 70km journey by foot or by bike. Pest-free islands such as Motuara, Long, Blumine and Allports all teem with birdlife, and the mussels plucked straight from the ocean arrive hot, steaming and fragrant on your plate. Tour distinguished vineyards on the Marlborough Wine Trail, discover secret bays visited by dolphins and orca and walk the beautiful Snout Track. You’ll be lost for words when you encounter this incredible place. But very few are needed when your lips are busy sampling worldrenowned wines. Exploring the marina in Havelock © Marlborough Tourism
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Marlborough The Mussel Pot, Havelock © Marlborough Tourism
The Marlborough Sounds
WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL WITH THEM? Oh they’re not just a big deal, they’re a colossal deal. After the last ice age, the sea flooded every valley and fold with water. Today, the area has four main bodies of water – Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru, Pelorus and Mahau. Queen Charlotte Track This 70km walking and biking trail boasts startling Sound views. Conquer it all or pick a segment for a day walk.
Ship Cove Known as Meretoto Cove in Māori, both Kupe and Captain James Cook voyaged here. A trail features information panels detailing both men’s endeavours.
one-hour walk to a viewpoint over Queen Charlotte Sound. Don’t miss the watering hole and seating area. Sit long enough and the birds will come to you.
The Mail Boat Every boat trip is a delight here, but this unique experience escorts passengers to remote stretches of the Sounds to deliver post to the locals.
French Pass The drive to here is spectacular. Look across to D’Urville Island to see whirlpools and fish that get caught off-guard in the current.
Motuara Island This pest-free speck of Utopia features a dazzling
On the water Beach swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding and
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avelock is the green-shell mussel capital of the world and the crustaceans at The Mussel Pot are unbeatable. Head out on a cruise to see whales and dolphins or jump aboard The Mail Boat. Walkers enjoy Cullen Pt walkways and the hourlong looped Coastal Track for Sound views. Explore Havelock Museum or check out nearby Wakamarina River, which is where 19th century folk struck gold.
snorkelling all come into their own here and fishing presents blue cod, gurnard, tarakihi, snapper and when in season, scallops, too. Dolphin swimming Tours depart from Picton. Between October and March, orca whales visit too. The underwater observatory at Lochmara Bay is an excellent way to watch blue cod, eels, diving shag and to feed the stingray.
HAVELOCK after Sir Henry Havelock • 43km NW of Blenheim
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LOCAL BUZZ Liz Buttimore – Marlborough hospitality professional. Owner/operator of the TWO HAT Arbour Restaurant. Lover of local Marlborough food and wine.
Some of my favourite things to do. 1. Book a tour and tasting at Auntsfield Estate and ask to see the original cellar door, cob cottage and the site the first vines in Marlborough were planted in 1873. In front of the old cellar door, brick fireplaces mark where an old house once stood. 2. Visit Minghettis food truck and discover their amazing sourdough breads that look like art, and bubbly, crusty, wood-fired pizzas. It’s a tiny food truck with half the interior dedicated to a roaring wood fire. It’s parked in the car park of an antiques store. 3. The shared workshop of Sweet Creations and Pink Poppie Designer Florist is something you will wish you had thought of yourself. They have a café, baking classes and floristry classes whilst also using the site for their off-site orders. Glass walls allow you to sit with your coffee and treats and watch the artists work. Book early for their weekly dessert nights.
Pretty as
PICTON
THE LITTLE TOWN ON THE EDGE OF THE MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS.
Picton © Marlborough Tourism you have a friendly dog then this
gives you kilometres of leash-free exercise. There is a skateboard area, secret climbing tree, poetry boulders, bridge crossings and if you are lucky the Blenheim Riverside Railway train will come through. Riding this train is one of my favourite things to do. You could plan your walk around the train timetable and get a ride back into town or head out and see the exciting Ōmaka Aviation Museum. 5. Take the stunning ocean roads from Blenheim to Havelock via Picton. From Blenheim, the Port Underwood Rd takes you past many hidden beaches and walkways. Once in Picton, refuel at the Picton Village Bakery then take the equally beautiful Queen Charlotte drive across to the lovely town of Havelock, the heart of our green-shell mussel industry. This may be the most picturesque drive you can take. These are narrow and windy roads so please be careful.
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ight we suggest starting at The Picton Bakery: the pastries are tasty and the simplicity of sipping a coffee beside the foreshore is divine.
To work up your appetite again, Victoria Domain is accessible from town and has several easy walking trails. Tirohanga Track is also popular for its striking vistas over the Sounds and Picton.
Picton is of course the harbour that welcomes ferries from Wellington; the journey across the Cook Strait a rite of passage for Kiwis.
Historywise, the world’s oldest merchant ship lives at the Edwin Fox Ship & Visitor Centre, and because whaling was once a big deal here, its history, albeit confronting, can be better understood at the National Whale Centre and Picton Heritage & Whaling Museum. If you’d rather appreciate their living magnificence, boat tours from the wharf specialise in orca spotting, as well as dolphin encounters.
Once here, getting out on the water is a must. There are several operators with vessels to whisk you across Queen Charlotte Sound. Their add-on activities range from wine tasting and historical stop-offs to bird watching on Motuara Island. If you’re a foodie, book the Greenshell Mussel Cruise. Departing at dusk, it pairs sightseeing and sunsets with fresh seafood.
DON’T MISS! • A walk to Essons Valley Reservoir to see the glowworms • The gorgeous outlooks while driving up the Kenepuru Sound
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• Fishing charters for delicious seafood
• The region’s far-reaching water taxis • Art-house movies at Picton Cinemas • Picton’s lively art scene at The Diversion Gallery
LEFT: Picton © Getty Images INSET ABOVE: Fresh mussels on boat © Marlborough Tourism
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DEVOUR THE GOURMET DELIGHTS AND TAKE YOUR PICK FROM A FEAST OF SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS. DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT TRYING MARLBOROUGH’S SAUVIGNON BLANC, WHICH PUT NEW ZEALAND WINE IN THE INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT AND IS REVERED AROUND THE WORLD.
Winery near Blenheim © Marlborough Tourism BELOW: Ōmaka Aviation Heritage Centre © RMP Brown
Kēkerengū is halfway between Kaikōura and Blenheim, where you can raft on Clarence River, walk along the Kēkerengū River, check out the seals – from a safe distance – at Ohau Pt, or jump on a deep-sea fishing charter.
Spring Creek has local wine tours and trout fishing. It’s also the perfect place to cycle on the Blenheim to Spring Creek pathway. Local convenience stores and a pub can be found in the town itself.
Specialising in the unusual. 250m2 of NZ art, NZ books, gold jewellery, furniture, china, crystal, collectibles. (Huge variety).
What To See & Do in Blenheim Marlborough Museum This is where Beavertown (Blenheim’s original name) comes to life on a recreated 1900s street. Learn all about New Zealand’s largest wine making region, the town’s earliest pioneers and Wairau Bar, one of the country’s most significant archaeological sites. Makana chocolate factory Watch the staff make delicate chocolate treats, then sample some. Fly a WWII fighter jet The Ōmaka Aviation Heritage Centre is noted for its display of WWI aircraft and memorabilia from Sir Peter Jackson’s own collection, but also for its vintage aircraft joy rides!
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Marlborough Food and Wine Festival Head to Brancott Estate for music amidst the vines and food from top chefs. Held annually on the second Saturday in February.
Stunning ocean roads From Blenheim, Port Underwood takes you past many hidden beaches and walkways. Ōmaka Classic Cars Admire the best examples of New Zealand motoring from the 1950s to 1980s. Pelorus River Between Blenheim and Nelson, you can swim in the river’s crystalline water, find the surrounding hidden tracks, kayak or photograph yourself crossing the handsome bridge. Nature Pollard Park is a 10-minute walk from town and a local favourite. The pathway at Taylor River Floodway Reserve snakes either side of the river (kayaking is popular here, too) and the Japanese garden at Harling Park is delightful. You can also visit a beautiful lavender farm at Leighvander Cottage.
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Wine, dine & cycle in style
Cycling through a winery in Blenheim BELOW: Wine tasting at Spy Valley © Destination Marlborough
BLENHEIM HAS ROUGHLY 30 WINERIES, MANY WITH CELLAR DOORS. MARLBOROUGH AS A WHOLE PRODUCES THREE-QUARTERS OF ALL NEW ZEALAND WINE AND IS FAMED FOR SAUVIGNON BLANC. HIRE A BIKE AND SAMPLE THE BEST OF IT.
IF YOU LOVE FABULOUS FOOD AND WINE, YOU WILL BE SPOILT FOR CHOICE IN BLENHEIM. Vines Village This Rapaura Rd shopping and dining precinct has large tranquil lakeside grounds with wandering hens. Children can collect fresh eggs from Chook Manor and then eat them for their breakfast.
Dodson Street Beer Garden Housed in the oldest commercial building in Marlborough, this award-winning Bavarian tavern boasts a great beer garden. The staff serve a mix of German, Italian and Kiwi cuisine, and perhaps most importantly, the largest selection of craft beers in New Zealand.
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Kayakers at Onetahuti, Abel Tasman © Kaiteriteri Kayak
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WITH MORE SUNSHINE HOURS THAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE SOUTH ISLAND, NELSON TASMAN ALWAYS SHINES. DIVERSITY IS HER SECOND ACE: WHATEVER YOU’RE INTO, THIS REGION SERVES IT BY THE BUCKET LOAD.
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e’re talking water sports, music festivals, wine tasting and interactive exhibitions, as well as seafood, farmers’ markets, mountain biking and top-notch beer making. If you’re eating it, swinging it or simply sipping it, Nelson will show you a good time. Creativity is always in the air and visitors can lap up the festivities yearround. If it’s action and adventure
you’re after, the region also delivers quad bike tours, helicopter rides, endless kayaking and the world’s longest flying fox. When all the above leaves you shattered, Golden Bay is the perfect ‘flop and drop’ destination. A glowing curve of sand slips into aqua-marine water and escapism has never been so easy on the eye.
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elax on long Tāhunanui Beach or golden Kaiteriteri Beach, or drive out to beautiful Rabbit Island (Moturoa), have a swim and watch the white heron and other wading birds as the tide changes.
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Tour the globe in six acres at Gardens of the World, browse the arts and crafts stalls at Nelson’s Saturday Market and pick up some gifts or graze the artisan produce stalls for picnic food. Head up to the Centre of New Zealand walk on Botanical Hill, so-called because it was a central survey point in the 19th century. Walk down the other side to the Black Hole swimming spot and return on the Maitai Track. For something a little different, book a free 40-minute tour of Pic’s Peanut Butter Factory. Kids will love making their own, and adults never say no to the tastings. Die-hard fans can also climb the world’s largest jar of peanut butter. Once all excursions are ticked off, enjoy some downtime and a therapeutic treatment at a boutique spa retreat.
Spooners Tunnel, Tasman’s Great Taste Trail © George Guille Media
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Nelson Tasman Great Taste Trail © Virginia Woolf Photography
BEST FOOD & DRINK Pick up local artisan produce at Nelson Market, held every Saturday from 8am-1pm at Montgomery Square. Failing that, the Nelson Farmers’ Market pops up every Wednesday between 8am-2pm on Kirby Lane. With 28 boutique wineries and cellar doors and more craft breweries per capita than anywhere else in the country, enjoy a wine tour or embark on the Nelson Craft Beer Trail.
See & do FEEL THE CREATIVITY There are more than 300 working artists in the region and The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū, is a good place to absorb this creative vibe.
which is championed at the Hop and Beer Museum. The Classic Car Museum is a standout attraction, with more than 160 mint condition vehicles on display and if you fancy a coffee, check out the museum’s recently overhauled café, the Little Engine Eatery.
DELVE INTO HISTORY Visit the city’s heritage sites: Broadgreen Historic House was built in 1855 and is Nelson’s oldest residence, while Founders Heritage Park has a replica settlers’ village and a railway line. Nelson also has a rich hop growing and brewing industry
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NELSON’S SKYWIRE IN CABLE BAY ADVENTURE PARK HAS A FLYING FOUR-SEATER VESSEL. SUSPENDED 300 METRES ABOVE GROUND, IT’LL HURTLE YOU THROUGH THE AIR AT 100KM/HR.
Treat your taste buds to fish and chips at The Smokehouse on Māpua Wharf, or the Sands Fish & Chip Shop by Tāhunanui Beach. A coffee from Raglan Roast at Tāhunanui Beach tastes spectacular after a swim in the sea. Combine all of the above on the looped, one to four-day Great Taste Trail, covering 177km of fruit stalls, pie shops, vineyards and breweries.
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ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK IS THE HOME OF KAYAKING AND CANOEING. SECLUDED COVES, LAGOONS AND ONE OF THE PARK’S MOST PHOTOGRAPHED FEATURES – SPLIT APPLE ROCK – ARE ALL REACHABLE BY PADDLE AND OAR.
THE WIDER TASMAN DISTRICT FEATURES THREE NATIONAL PARKS, A WARM CLIMATE AND MORE GOLDEN BEACHES THAN YOU CAN SHAKE YOUR TOGS AT.
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ot far from Nelson, Richmond boasts a collection of vineyards, most within a 20km radius. If you’re interested in craft, there are potters, glass blowers, wood turners, metalsmiths and tailors who make garments from all sorts of fleeces. Māpua is an essential town to visit for any foodlover. At the wharf, you’ll find a collection of cafés with stunning views, a brewery, wine bar, great
fish and chips and there is a ferry that connects up Tasman’s Great Taste Trail. It’s also home to Shed 4 that includes even more eateries, shops and a waterfront amphitheatre where there are often concerts. Motueka has a lively café culture and two national parks nearby: the Abel Tasman and the Kahurangi national parks. Live like the locals by frequenting the Sunday market and absorb
Waka at Split Apple Rock © Waka Abel Tasman
the town’s heritage by visiting the waka (canoe) that used to carve up the waters of the Motueka River. Pop into Motueka District Museum to admire the township’s beloved Lassie, a gleaming 1929 Cadillac. When it’s time to cool off, punch Riuwaka Resurgence into Google maps; river water tumbles from a marble cave into a crystalline pool, perfect for swimming.
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Nelson Tasman GREAT WALKS The park is well known for its 60km, three to fiveday Great Walk but a water taxi can also transport you to the most popular sections. Some of the best inland hiking tracks are reached from Golden Bay. Try Harwoods Hole (45 minutes one way) to see the deepest vertical shaft in New Zealand, or Wainui Falls (1hr 20min return) for an ethereal waterfall.
Abel Tasman National Park: 3 ways
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BOAT TRIPS Full-day pleasure boat tours depart (and return) Kaiteriteri Beach, and water taxis depart both Kaiteriteri and Mārahau, calling at all main beaches as far north as Tōtaranui, dropping passengers directly on the beach. For luxury, charter a yacht or stay overnight on a boat moored at Anchorage Bay.
KAITERITERI is a seaside resort in the Tasman Region, providing all the elements of a great Kiwi holiday: sunshine, seclusion and three unforgettable beaches with clean sand and sparkling water. It’s also a haven for mountain bikers – the Kaiteriteri Mountainbike Park is a fantastic, purpose-built park. Conveniently, Kaiteriteri is just 10km from Mārahau, the main gateway to Abel Tasman National Park.
Sailing on a catamaran in Abel Tasman © Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
BAY WATCH From Anchorage Beach, follow the Pitt Head Trail to access beautiful Te Pukatea Bay, as well as the crystal-clear Cleopatra’s Pools, complete with natural water slide. Get to Anchorage Beach by hiking from Bark Bay or Mārahau (around three to four hours walk) or catch the water taxi from Kaiteriteri. Better yet, dolphins and penguins are regular spectators round here.
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• Abel Tasman National Park camping at its finest! • Booking office for all park activities • 40 hectares • Farm animals, off‑licence & river swimming • Secure car park • Wireless internet avail • Dorms, cabins & self‑contained studio
Harveys Rd, Marahau R.D.2, Motueka Ph: +64 3 527 8288 • Fax: +64 3 527 8289 Email: info@oldmacs.co.nz • www.oldmacs.co.nz
K AITERITERI misspelling of Kaiteretere • 13km N of Motueka
Experience Kaiteriteri Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Rd, Kaiteriteri Beach, Kaiteriteri P: +64 3 527 8010 • F: +64 3 527 8031 E: info@krr.co.nz
Idyllic golden beach destination, world-class mountain biking, boating, swimming, recreation and the gateway to the stunning Abel Tasman National Park. Premium beachfront apartments, cabins and powered camp sites with on-site restaurants, café, supermarket, petrol station and mini golf.
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Horse riding, Wharariki © Cape Farewell Horse Treks
GATEWAY TO THE PARK There are two ways to get into Abel Tasman National Park. Walk in from Mārahau (20 minutes on foot) or if you’re coming from the north, enter via Tākaka.
FAREWELL SPIT These huge dunes form a landing strip for thousands of migratory shore birds from the northern hemisphere. The 35km-long sandspit is home to 90 bird species and is protected as a Wetland of International Importance. Access can be limited because tours departing Collingwood and Pūponga depend on the tide: it’s a good idea to plan ahead.
Twenty minutes north of popular Kaiteriteri, Mārahau offers a lovely beach and places to stay. You can book water taxis, hire kayaks and embark on the Coastal Walking Track..
GOLDEN BAY Drive over the Tākaka Hill and you’ll arrive in glorious Golden Bay. The only way in and out is by road. Camping by this startling stretch of sun-kissed sand is one of the definite must-do’s in this region.
COLLINGWOOD Just 25 minutes north of Golden Bay, Collingwood is perfectly situated for the Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park. You’ll also find tours to Farewell Spit here. Rent a mountain bike and explore Aorere Valley; kayak to Ruataniwha Inlet; horse trek along the beach and admire the town’s historic architecture.
A GRAND DAY OUT NGARUA CAVES A hidden treasure in every way, these huge caverns are burrowed deep into the Earth and conceal 300 metres of cave trails and the skeletal remains of an extinct moa. ANATOKI SALMON Coax out your inner hunter and gatherer and fish for your salmon dinner on scenic Lake Anatoki. The team will then fillet, smoke and serve your catch.
G OLDEN BAY 110km NW of Nelson
A Middle Earth Experience
Discover the beautiful Ngarua Caves along a 300m trail through a breathtaking variety of stalagtites & stalagmites, also featuring an excellent skeletal display of the extinct moa. Situated on top of Marble Mountain half an hour’s drive from Motueka on SH 60 to Takaka and Golden Bay. View the caves then take in the stunning views of Tasman Bay and the surrounding Karst landscape while enjoying a coffee and other refreshments.
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TE WAIKOROPUPŪ SPRINGS You won’t find clearer water than that at Te Waikoropupū Springs. Actually, you will, but only in Antarctica. A mere 10-minute drive from Tākaka, an almighty 14,000 litres of water pumps from the ground every second, which at its deepest has a staggering 63 metre visibility. The springs are sacred to Māori, who have shared this idyllic spot with the public but ask visitors not to make any contact with the water, or to eat, drink or smoke nearby.
Kyle Mulinder works under the brand Bare Kiwi. He is a Photo and Video Content Creator and Digital Influencer. LEFT: Kyle Mulinder in a kayak
Kyle shares his hidden gems in Nelson: Whispering Falls is a beautiful surprise that is unique in its formation, such that the water just appears to come out from the land. The Brook Wildlife Sanctuary is an amazing conservation effort that deserves more attention than it gets. It’s a place where native plants and animals thrive, without threat from introduced pests.
ABOVE: Te Waikoropupū Springs © Getty Images
IN MĀORI MYTHOLOGY TWO LAKES WERE CREATED WHEN CHIEF RĀKAIHAUTŪ DUG TWO HOLES, ONE HOLE FOR LAKE ROTOROA, THE OTHER FOR LAKE ROTOITI.
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It’s easy to drive through Motueka without knowing there’s a beautiful beach nearby – there’s no signs that direct you to it!
There you can discover the Janie Seddon shipwreck and walk along the Motueka Sandspit, an internationally recognised site for local and migrant shorebirds. A 10-minute walk through native forest will lead you to the deep, clear pool of the Riwaka Resurgence, which emerges from the depths of the Tākaka Hill. TOAD Hall is an ever-evolving, iconic café. From its humble beginnings as a produce store, TOAD Hall has emerged as the go-to place for real fruit ice creams, fresh nourishing food, delicious craft beers and live music.
COLLINGWOOD after Baron Collingwood • 27km NW of Tākaka
ELSON LAKES National Park is sublime. The aqua-violet hues of its 16 lakes make the landscape astonishing. Rotoiti and Rākaihautū are the most iconic lakes and you can’t visit Lake Rotoiti without jumping off its ‘Insta-famous’ jetty. If you’re staying overnight, St Arnaud village makes an ideal base for exploring this incredible area.
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Thrills & SPILLS
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t’s the gateway to Kahurangi National Park and home to an entire host of breathtaking activities. Which one will you try first?
about soaring over its churning water on a 160-metre flying fox? This, along with gold panning, audio presentations and marked trails, are all part of the park.
WHITE-WATER RAFTING Surrounded by rivers, why wouldn’t you take up rafting in this neck of the woods? Graded two to four, the thrills range from family-friendly to downright terrifying.
NATURAL FLAME BUSH WALKS A natural flame in remote forest has been burning virtually non-stop for a century. The naturally seeping gas was originally lit by curious farmers and simply never stopped. Four-hour walking tours depart Murchison twice daily, leading to this bizarre but fascinating marvel.
BULLER GORGE BRIDGE At 110 metres in length, the longest swing bridge in New Zealand sways over a stroppy Buller River. BULLER GORGE ADVENTURE AND HERITAGE PARK Not content with walking over the gorge? How
TROUT FISHING The mighty Buller River flows through town and its tributaries offer superb trout fishing.
MURCHISON after Scottish geologist Sir Roderick Murchison 131km SW of Nelson
Cometline ride, Buller Gorge © Buller Gorge Swingbridge
BULLER GORGE HIGHLIGHTS THE GOOD FOLK AT BULLER GORGE SWINGBRIDGE ADVENTURE AND HERITAGE PARK RUN THE 160-METRE ‘COMET LINE’ FLYING FOX, DIVULGE VARIOUS GOLDPANNING SECRETS AND KNOW THE AREA’S BEST WALKS. 24
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Nelson Tasman IT’S THE SELF-APPOINTED ‘WHITE-WATER CAPITAL OF NEW ZEALAND’, SO GRAB YOUR
Mountain biking
HARD HAT AND BUCKLE IN, MURCHISON IS A THRILLSEEKER’S DREAM DESTINATION.
Old Ghost Road Trail © Richard Rossiter
M
ountain bikers will love the Old Ghost Road Trail, one of the premier back-country cycle tracks. It runs from Lyell to Seddonville and is a grade four, advanced trail.
White-water rafting in Murchison © Nelson Tasman Tourism
Cyclists take two to four days to complete the challenging 85km route which follows the paths used by miners and passes through the towns abandoned when the gold ran out. Keep an eye out for mining relics and information panels
explaining the area’s history. You’ll get a feel for the life of a hardy 19th century West Coast pioneer. You will also ride through swathes of native forest, descend into open river valleys scattered with lakes and tarns, weave through giant podocarp rainforest inhabited by abundant birdlife, sidle along a cliff-hugging trail and enjoy incredible views. There’s heli-biking opportunities and rafting on the Mōkihinui Gorge on the final leg of your journey.
Enjoy the thrill of crossing the longest swingbridge in New Zealand • Historical gold workings • Earthquake fault-line • Bush walks • Comet line rides • Jet-boat rides • Gold panning
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The wild
West Coast
NATURE IN ITS ELEMENT THE TASMAN SEA POUNDS THIS REGION’S 600KM STRETCH OF RUGGED COASTLINE AND THE GREAT COAST ROAD, FROM WESTPORT TO GREYMOUTH, AFFORDS SPECTACULAR VIEWS. Inhabitants gave up trying to tame the unruly West Coast long ago. When its bounty of gold, coal and timber were discovered the area quickly prospered, but its flurry of fortune never eclipsed the real riches of the west – its weatherworn beauty. The gold peddlers have long gone, but the wild, natural treasures of this region remain. Explore ancient limestone cliffs, glowworm caves and old bush tramways in Charleston, see the Pancake Rocks and the mighty blowholes at Punakāiki, or enjoy the Coal Creek Falls Walkway as you immerse yourself in the history of Rūnanga, where old mining roots still run deep.
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The West Coast has more protected land than any other part of New Zealand. In fact, the Haast region is so special that UNESCO have named it a World Heritage Area. The Coast is sparsely populated, allowing visitors to find space far from the crowds. Enjoy the remoteness and explore some of the world’s most accessible glaciers. Those keen to get off the beaten track will revel in isolated townships such as Granity, Hector and Ngākawau. The latter are bijou settlements sitting at the mouth of the Ngākawau River. Fittingly, Hector’s dolphins often frequent the shoreline and in Ngākawau, the Charming Creek Walkway leads to Seddonville.
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Pancake Rocks, Punakāiki © West Coast Tourism
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West Coast Cape Foulwind, Westport © Miles Holden LEFT: Oparara Arches, Karamea © West Coast Tourism
UNDEREXPLORED
Buller District STANDING WATCH OVER THE TASMAN SEA, BULLER DISTRICT SPANS FROM PUNAKĀIKI IN THE SOUTH THROUGH TO ITS LARGEST TOWN, WESTPORT, AND OVER TO KARAMEA, KAHURANGI NATIONAL PARK AND THE GOLD TOWN OF REEFTON. ITS RUGGED LANDSCAPE DOESN’T SEEK THE LIMELIGHT WITH THE SAME TENACITY AS OTHER PLACES ON THE SOUTH ISLAND, BUT IT’S UNDER-DISCOVERED ISOLATION, COMPLETE WITH THE REGION’S PROUD COAL AND GOLDMINING HISTORY ARE ITS GREATEST DRAWCARDS.
EXPLORE THE OPARARA BASIN’S LIMESTONE ARCHES AND CAVES IN PRISTINE FOREST AND THE GOLD-MINING HERITAGE OF THE FENIAN AREA.
WESTPORT after Westport, Ireland • 104km NE of Greymouth
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Remarkable Punakaiki The Punakāiki Pancake Rocks in Paparoa National Park are – as the name suggests – a formation of rocks that resemble stacked pancakes. Forged 30 million years ago, they formed when dead marine creatures accumulated on the seabed, compressed and then transformed into several layers of limestone; eventually nudging their way to the surface. Today, the pancakes are joined by erupting blowholes and a ferocious surge pool named the Devil’s Cauldron. Stone steps and boardwalks lead you to the best viewing spots and the pathway has wheelchair access to most features. ABOVE: Punakāiki Pancake Rocks © West Coast Tourism
Reservations: 0800 472 567 306 Palmerston St, Westport Phone/Fax: +64 3 789 7247 Email: palmcourtwpt@xtra.co.nz
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PUNAKĀIKI 55km S of Westport, 46km N of Greymouth PAPAROA PARK MOTEL & COTTAGES
• Set in a quiet, coastal, bush environment, overlooking Pancake Rocks/Blowholes. • Quality self-contained studio units, open into a private bushsurrounded veranda. • Three self-contained cottages – some with the best sea views in town. Razorback SH 6, Punakaiki www.paparoa.co.nz • E: paparoaparkmotel@gmail.com PAGE 8 - REGIONAL MAP
West Coast ONCE YOU’VE SEEN THE ROCK VERSION, INDULGE IN A REAL STACK OF PANCAKES AT PANCAKE ROCKS CAFÉ, LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE PANCAKE ROCKS PARK ENTRANCE.
Reefton GLOWS ! As the first town in the southern hemisphere with access to electricity, gaining its title as ‘The Town of Light’ in 1888, Reefton shines bright. You can visit the first electric-powered street light by heading to Bridge St where an old lamp flickers across Oddfellows Hall. However, the Reefton folk, not content with one lightbulb, soon ensured that they became the world’s fifth settlement to distribute power to the public. Embark on the 40-minute looped Bottled Lightning Powerhouse Walk for a peek into this revolutionary past. A maze of additional tracks once tramped by gold miners are still maintained and used by both cyclists and walkers. Electricity is not all that shines here, and the monikers have come thick and fast: once known as Quartzopolis, the town was also renowned for its gold mining. For all things gold-related, visit the famed Bearded Miners. Entry by donation is all you need to strike up a conversation with these hairychinned fellows. They know everything there is to know about precious metals and will even show you how to pan for your own.
REEFTON after gold-bearing quartz reefs • 81km SE of Westport on SH 7
Bellbird Motel
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town and then a coal town.
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at gold panning and then head to
including jet boating, quad biking,
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stones along one of the windswept
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beaches.
surfing at Tauranga Bay and North
The town itself offers an eclectic
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mix of art and crafts, antiques,
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collectibles and jewellery. The
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Coaltown Museum tells the stories of
combines scenery and history along
the pioneers who battled to make a
an old railway line.
WORTH STOPPING FOR... SPRINGS JUNCTION Three main mountain passes connect the West Coast to the east: Lewis Pass, Arthur’s Pass and Haast Pass. A great stop off when traversing Lewis Pass is Springs Junction. Framed by forests and lakes, awesome walks are plentiful here. MARUIA SPRINGS These naturally heated, therapeutic thermal pools are 45 minutes south-east of Reefton. CHARLESTON Deep in Paparoa National Park, rock climbing, blackwater rafting, caving and abseiling will put you in a good place to admire waterfalls, limestone boulders, streams and glowworms.
• 7 fully self-contained units (sleep 2-6) in Victoria Forest Park. • 2min walk to restaurants, cafés, info centre, supermarket. • Great base for exploring the Buller/West Coast region. • Historic villa, trout fishing, walks. Free WiFi. • Tariff: $90 (single), $110 (double/twin), extra adult $15, extra child $10.
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• On edge of Lewis Pass National Reserve, 3km from Springs Junction towards Christchurch. Relaxing farm surroundings. • 3 modern, s/c units (1 studio & 2 family). Access facilities. • Handy to hot pools. Walking distance to Lake Daniels Track. • Tariff: $130-$140 (2 persons), $20 extra person & $20 extra child. SH 7, Springs Junction • P: +64 3 523 8863 www.lewis-pass.co.nz • E: bookings@lewis-pass.co.nz
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Central West Coast
TranzAlpine train journey (between Greymouth & Christchurch) © Kiwi Rail Scenic Journeys
ENJOY THE TRANQUILLITY, A WHOLE HEAP OF HISTORY AND NATURAL NICETIES THAT WILL HELP YOU FIND YOUR CHILL.
THE TRANZALPINE EXPERIENCE Ever since the history and romance of the Orient Express entered our consciousness, rail travel has fired our imaginations. One of the world’s great rail journeys, the TranzAlpine travels daily between Greymouth and Christchurch. The 224km journey takes four and a half hours.
GREYMOUTH 243km NW of Christchurch on SH 6
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West Coast Walking along the beach, Greymouth © Julian Apse INSET: Pounamu/greenstone © Mountain Jade
Spend the day in
GREYMOUTH
MORNING Get your coffee fix at The Lifeboat, a lifeboat-turned-café perched at the end of the pier and specialising in Dutch coffee and stroopwaffels. Sit with your drink and watch the sea for a while.
TOP PICKS IN GREYMOUTH Shantytown is a faithful replica of an 1860s gold-mining town where you can explore historical buildings, pan for gold, dress in period costumes and ride the enchanting steam train. Brunner Mine is one of Greymouth’s most historically significant sites. Located just outside of town, a 2km walk weaves its way around a brick factory, coke ovens and long-forgotten tunnel entrances. Go for a drive: the stretch of highway between Greymouth and Westport, known as The Great Coast Road, is rated one of the top 10 scenic drives in the world and will mesmerise you at every turn. Monteith’s Brewery is a Greymouth icon. Head here to enjoy a refreshing locally brewed beer and take the excellent guided tour. Barrytown Knifemaking Just 30 minutes from Greymouth, make your own knife and blade at this full-day knife making experience.
forget to take a selfie with Greymouth’s five-metre-tall cabbage sculpture in Stella Bull Park. EVENING Stroll along the floodwall and enjoy gorgeous sunset views from Blaketown tiphead. Greymouth locals have the national record for consuming more beer per head than any other town, so head to a good pub. The historic West Coast Pub is a belter.
MID-MORNING Greymouth made a name for itself during the coal-mining and gold-rush eras. The History House is a museum packed with relics from this time. Afterward, explore the town’s various pounamu (jade stone) galleries and INSET RIGHT: Court House, art studios. Reefton © AA AFTERNOON Walk to Cobden Cave. It’s not advised to go beyond the first chamber but a quick peek and a picnic en route certainly is. Don’t
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ARTHUR’S PASS Arthur’s Pass connects the east of the South Island to the west. In 1864 Arthur Dobson thought he had ‘discovered’ this route but of course Māori had been using the same pass long before his arrival. Over the centuries it has been used to transport gold, timber and coal, but aside from being historically vital to New Zealand industry, it’s painfully beautiful and arguably New Zealand’s most scenic mountain pass. Walk the 2.5-hour Arthur’s Pass Track to view the Dobson Memorial, marvel at the braided Waimakariri River Valley, and don’t skip the short hike to the Devil’s Punchbowl Falls, a gushing 131 metre giant.
LAKE BRUNNER after 1840s explorer Thomas Brunner
39km SE of Greymouth Stationhouse Café, Restaurant & Bar
Lake Brunner
• Relaxing dining experience overlooking Lake Brunner. • Indoor/outdoor dining available. • Great cuisine, friendly hospitality. • Open 7 days, 10.30am til late Mon-Fri, 9.30 til late Sat-Sun. Winter hours may vary. • Morning, afternoon tea, lunch with fresh baking, a la carte dining evenings. • Fully licensed. Bookings essential. • 3 hour stopover on TranzAlpine.
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Phone: +64 3 738 0158
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LAKE BRUNNER
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ake Brunner is one of the fastest growing tourist spots on the West Coast and it’s easy to see why – there is something for everyone. The lake itself is massive and at 40 square kilometres there’s plenty of space to swim, water ski, enjoy the world-class fishing, walk the embankments or skim the perimeter on a bike. The sleepy village of Moana fronts the lake’s shores, there are seven DOC walks to complete, including two departing from the village and golf courses and glowworm grottoes nearby. Come nightfall, the sky erupts with a blinding number of stars. All that in one lake; what a pearler of a place.
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West Coast Hokitika Gorge © West Coast Tourism LEFT: Lake Brunner © Getty Images
8 REASONS TO FALL FOR
Sunset Pt The quintessential Hokitika experience. At day’s end, watch whitebaiters cast their nets while you eat fish and chips before a
Hokitika
kaleidoscope of sunset colours. Driftwood beach artwork Hokitika is now mostly known for its beach, awash with stories and its defining driftwood. If you haven’t taken a selfie with the driftwood ‘Hokitika’ sign, have you even been to Hokitika? Pounamu The rivers and beaches are teeming with pounamu, hence why Hokitika is known as ‘Jade Country’ and the stone is polished to perfection here. Why not fossick for your own? Crafts The skills don’t stop at jade carving; visit the Hokitika Glass Studio to admire hypnotic
ELEANOR CATTON’S MAN BOOKER PRIZE-WINNING
glassblowing, as well as masters of wood, stone, gold and bone at
NOVEL, THE LUMINARIES, IS SET IN HOKITIKA AT
Hokitika Craft Gallery.
THE HEIGHT OF THE PORT’S 1860S GOLDRUSH.
Wildfoods Festival You’ve watched the contestants on I’m a Celebrity
West Coast Treetop Walk Scuttle
Mahinapua Scenic Reserve
Retina-burning blue waters The
across a 450 metre steel platform elevated
One way to make the most of this
water in Hokitika Gorge is electric
20 metres above the ground in dense
impressive wetland, flush with native
blue and crossing the swing bridge to
forest, then climb to the top of Hokitika
trees and birdlife is on a West Coast
admire its dramatic gorge scenery is a
Tower, an extra 20 metres above.
Scenic Waterways cruise.
must. Located 33km from Hokitika.
and now it’s your turn. This annual festival features over 50 food stalls with produce that is either a delicacy or an acquired taste. Enjoy huhu grubs and mountain oysters, aka lambs’ testicles.
Westland Greenstone Hokitika
Westland Greenstone specialises in the design and manufacture of quality New Zealand Jade Jewellery, Sculptures and Ornaments. Paua, Bone and other Jewellery also available. Watch our carvers at work. 34 Tancred St, Hokitika Tel/Fax: +64 3 755 8713 Open 7 days, 8am - 5pm westlandgreenstone@xtra.co.nz
Located just 3min from Hokitika township and set on an historical, elevated terrace. Surrounded by majestic views of the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea, capturing breathtaking sunsets. Stations Inn offers luxury accommodation and an award-winning restaurant.
Email: admin@hokitikaglass.co.nz Web: www.hokitikaglass.co.nz
11 Blue Spur Road, Hokitika
+64 3 755 5499 • www.stationsinnhokitika.co.nz
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West Coast For panoramic views of the Hokitika Valley, and access to relics of the area’s mining heritage, head up to the RIMU LOOKOUT. Located at the top of Rimu Hill, the onehour, 4km loop walk traverses the Kaniere Bridge.
Stride out
HOKITIKA’S STUNNING SCENERY LENDS ITSELF TO A WALK IN NATURE.
Walk to the GLOW WORM DELL from town. There is a lovely fern grotto by day and a stunning galaxy of twinkling glowworms by night. Several walks start from the GOLDSBOROUGH CAMPING AREA, 16km northeast of Hokitika. Other activities include fossicking for gold, picnicking and camping. The HOKITIKA HERITAGE TRAIL/ WALKWAY extends around the perimeter of Hokitika and provides an opportunity to explore aspects of the history of the town and the stunning environment. LAKE MAHINAPUA is 10km southwest of Hokitika with several short walks, paddling spots, picnic areas and a DOC campsite, while Lake Kaniere boasts Dorothy Falls. RIGHT: Treetop Walkway tower, Hokitika © Birte Becker-Steel
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n the late 1860s, Hokitika was the very definition of ‘struck gold’. At the height of its gold rush, the prospering West Coast was throbbing with approximately 12 per cent of New Zealand’s entire population. Visit the Regent Theatre, an art deco building that still shows the latest movies and live shows. The elegant St Mary’s Church is equally captivating, and the restored 1908 Carnegie Public Library is a handsome building housing exhibits that date back to 1864.
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Hokitika Gorge © Petr Hlavacek
Petr Hlavacek West Coast local Landscape photographer and owner of purpose build, destination Fine Art gallery – PETR HLAVACEK GALLERY
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lthough kiwi are the stars of the National Kiwi Centre, you will also get to see and learn about other creatures, including crayfish and whitebait. You can take part in the feeding of giant eels at 10am, noon and 3pm daily. This attraction, in the centre of Hokitika, is great for children.
Picton © Marlborough Tourism
West Coast is the most diverse region of the whole of New Zealand and therefore, is packed with amazing locations. The first gem would for me be the not so frequently visited area of Karamea, north of the West Coast, with Oparara Valley and the first leg of the famous Heaphy Track. Amazing limestone arches with orange, tannin-stained rivers and creeks, wild, quartz beaches with nīkau palms are the highlights here. The second spectacular area is Ōkārito near Franz Josef Glacier. Here one can hire a kayak and explore the Ōkārito Lagoon
CREATURES CLOSE UP NATIONAL KIWI CENTRE
which offers some of the finest views of the Southern Alps. The close-by viewpoint of the Ōkārito Trig would be number three among those hidden gems. From the trig the awe-inspiring panoramic views of the Southern Alps with the highest peaks of Aoraki Mt Cook, Mt Tasman and Franz Josef Glacier are simply breathtaking and hard to beat. Number four would be the tucked away northern end of Gillespies Beach and Lagoon
which can be visited after the obligatory visit to Lake Matheson. It’s hard to argue with anyone about this lake being the most photographed, since there is simply no other location like this in New Zealand anywhere.
Tuatara, National Kiwi Centre © West Coast Tourism
Finally, I would recommend the Arawata River with closeby Lake Ellery, both south of Haast.
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West Coast FRANZ JOSEF Just 5km from the centre of Franz Josef village, and part of Te Wāhipounamu South West New Zealand World Heritage Area, one of the most accessible glaciers in the world rumbles. A 1.5-hour walk from the Franz Josef car park will take you to within 750 metres of the glacier. For views from above, fly over the ice-white canvas by helicopter and land on the glacier. Guided heli-hiking tours forge a route through, up and over the ice. FOX GLACIER Not quite as steep as its cousin 28km to the north, Fox Glacier’s slightly mellower slope lends itself to gentler heli-hikes and flights that land on flawless strips of untouched snow. For views of Fox Glacier from afar, follow the Fox
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
GLACIER COUNTRY Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
White-water rafting In Franz Josef, the rafting experiences vary from gentle Grade 2 thrills to an extreme Grade 5 adventure. Quad biking Bounce along rainforest tracks, riverbanks and grassland with Franz Josef glacier as your backdrop.
UNMISSABLE LAKES Glacier South Side walk, a two-hour trail that traces the south bank of the Fox River through ancient podocarp rainforest to a viewpoint.
134km SW of Hokitika on SH 6
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FOX GLACIER
Have a glacial adventure
157km SW of Hokitika on SH 6
Kayak on Lake Mapourika, just 10 minutes’ drive from Franz Josef village, then sink into the Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools. Lake Matheson is easily the most famous mirror lake in New Zealand, often showcasing the perfect reflection of Aoraki Mt Cook and just 5km from Fox Glacier township.
Guided glacier hikes Local operators take visitors by helicopter onto both glaciers. Crawl through ice caves and arches and stride over snow. Scenic flights Soar over great masses of ice by helicopter or plane. Helicopters are favoured for snow landings, whereas scenic flights cover over 200km of alpine scenery. Eco-tours Learn more about the environment on a guided eco-tour, learning about glaciation and geology.
ABOVE: Fox Glacier © West Coast Tourism
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• Located in a rural setting at Haast Beach and just a few minutes drive to local restaurants and bars. • A short 200m walk to a magnificent beach. • Studio and family units available. • Grocery store & petrol station on site.
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6 Experiences in Haast 1. WAIATOTO RIVER CRUISE You might expect a jet-boat tour on the Waiatoto River to be like others in New Zealand: a fast, stomach-flipping experience at hair-raising high speeds. This adventure errs on the side of slow and sedate. Passengers cruise up the river at a leisurely pace, with on-board commentary and a chance to step out and absorb the scenery. 2. WHITEBAIT – NET, CATCH & DEVOUR Haast is West Coast whitebait country so you’re never too far from catching or eating it. The Curly Tree Whitebait Company serves a morish whitebait patty from its no-nonsense truck. Just so you don’t step on the local’s toes, go to www.doc.govt.nz for more info. 3. WEST COAST SUNSETS The route from Haast to Jackson Bay is littered with irresistible beaches, as well as dunes, lakes
Ruth Allanson tour operator at Waiatoto River Safari, Haast, South Westland
and wetlands. As night falls, the most spellbinding sunsets are often admired from Haast Beach. 4. FISHING IN JACKSONS BAY Often rated as one of the West Coast’s ‘best kept secrets’, it’s a pure visual splendour. Fish from Jacksons Bay’s natural deep-water wharf for cod, groper and terakihi. 5. DINE AT THE CRAYPOT Not unsurprisingly The Craypot serves crayfish. Something of a local landmark and perched by the sea in a quirky converted railway carriage, guests feast on both the views and the region’s plumpest, tastiest seafood. 6. EASY ON THE EYE FLIGHTS Discover pristine lakes and native rainforest so dense it’s by and large untouched by human footprint by soaring over the West Coast’s dramatic landscape of hidden rivers, glaciers and cascading cliffs by plane or helicopter.
‘The Haast’ holds an iconic remoteness, the road only joining to the outside world 56 years ago. Gems to visit while you are here include:
Hector’s dolphins at Neils Beach. Swim with the smallest and rarest Picton © Marlborough Tourism dolphin in the world, right in the breakers at this safe haven beach, on your way to Jackson Bay.
Three great walks are Lake Ellery, a 40-minute return, inland lake surrounded by forest clad hills; Wharekai Te Kou, a 20-minute boardwalk to the rugged West Coast beach accessed at the end of Jackson Bay Rd; Hapuku Estuary amongst tall native kahikatea and rimu, protected estuary, 30-minute loop track with incredible native birdlife.
Ride the top rated, family run, Waiatoto River Safari, to explore the UNESCO World Heritage area by jet boat. Top rated by Lonely Planet as the best boat tour in New Zealand. Situated half way down the Jackson Bay Rd.
Gem hunting & beachcombing the rugged West Coast beach for your piece of one of the beautiful local gems such as the purple aroha stone. INSET RIGHT: Waiatoto River Safari © West Coast Tourism
ASURE ASPIRING COURT MOTEL HAAST
• 13 x ground-floor units facing the afternoon sun. • Studio, 1 & 2-bedroom units, kitchen units, queen-size beds. • Sky TV. Ample parking. Complimentary WiFi. Guest laundry. • Stroll to shops & restaurants. 5min drive to beach. • Tariff: $135-$185 (2 persons). Seasonal rates. Marks Rd, Haast Township • P: +64 3 750 0703 • Res: 0800 500 703 www.aspiringcourtmotel.com • E: info@aspiringcourtmotel.com
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HERITAGE PARK LODGE
• Ground-floor motel units in quiet native bush setting with all day sun. • Studio, 1 & 2-brm family units. Centrally located – 100m walk to shop, café, bar & restaurant. • Free WiFi. Freeview. 5min drive to beach. • Tariff: $115-$185 (2 persons). Seasonal rates. 10 Marks Rd , Haast • P: +64 3 750 0868 • Res: 0800 52 62 52 www.heritageparklodge.co.nz • E: info@heritageparklodge.co.nz
• Located in the Haast township (just off SH 6) • Come & enjoy our iconic West Coast bar & restaurant • Cosy fire and surroundings • Buses welcome • Excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner menus • World-famous fish & chips • West Coast whitebait here! • Open 7 days: New opening hours: 7.30am till late (hours may vary over winter season)
South Westland, Haast • Ph: +64 3 750 0034 Email: hardantlerbar@gmail.com
New Zealand-made Merino Possum clothing, Possum Skin and Fur products, Manuka Honey, Wild Ferns Skincare products, live working bee hive display.
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bsurdly beautiful and incredibly diverse, Canterbury transforms its terrain much like a kaleidoscope switches patterns. Vineyards swap for coastal roads as swiftly as they do for vast lengths of empty plains. One moment you’re swimming in turquoise waters to rival Tahiti, and the next you’ll be shadowed by New Zealand’s highest peak, Aoraki Mt Cook. And while the ever-changing landscape is a given, the way in which you see it needn’t be assumed. You could soar over the region’s patchworked plains by hot air balloon, ski its snowy peaks, or tramp across the vast expanse of Arthur’s Pass National Park on a multi-day hike. Choose to boat across the glacier-fed lakes of Mackenzie country, or simply fall into one of the Waipara Valley’s many vineyards, picking at cheese platters in a sun-drenched garden. There are thermal spas begging to dissolve all your niggles, night skies erupting with stars and just when you thought transformation existed only in nature, you’ll arrive in Christchurch: a city always on the pursuit of renewal.
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DON’T MISS! •T he Waiau to Kaikōura drive – an incredible stretch of countryside. •E ating and drinking in Waipara’s vineyards.
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EXPERIENCE THE ALPINE PACIFIC, NEW ZEALAND’S NEWEST TOURING ROUTE, 450KM OF SPECTACULAR SCENERY WINDING PAST WINERIES, ALPINE THERMAL POOLS, WILD SURF AND WHALES. Destined to become one of the top scenic routes in the world, the Alpine Pacific is packed with unforgettable experiences. Take your time. Savour each moment. Beautiful landscapes produce beautiful flavours. Along the way you’ll discover fresh and delicious tastes from artisan producers and skilled growers at some of New Zealand’s finest wineries, eateries and markets. Head north from Christchurch through the wide-open plains and
•H anmer Springs boutique stores. •T alking to the locals – friendly folk famous for Hurunui hospitality!
past the surf beaches of North Canterbury. Taste the awardwinning flavours of the buzzing North Canterbury/Waipara wine and food scene, before basking under the stars in Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa. Stretch your legs and listen for bellbirds on a mountain walk, before driving through the coastal ranges to encounter whales, seals and albatross and swim with dolphins in Kaikōura. Then circle south, exploring art trails and beachcombing through secluded fishing villages, before finishing by discovering some new gems in Christchurch, New Zealand’s hub of change and creativity. You’ll find a vibrant inner-city café scene and boutique producers selling artisan treats here too.
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Kaikoura District THERE’S NOWHERE QUITE LIKE KAIKŌURA. THIS IS WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE.
Watching the dolphins in Kaikōura © Kaikōura Kayaks
IT’S RETINA-RIVETING A perennially sparkling sea nips at a pretty township and is backed by an incredibly large mountain range that is both imposing and impressive.
THERE ARE FEW PLACES IN THE WORLD LIKE THIS A place where wildlife is so easily spottable. Whales, dolphins, New Zealand fur seals and penguins all call Kaikōura home. It’s also known as the albatross capital of the world.
IT’S A YEAR-ROUND BLAST The water is always inviting and in winter, the Kaikōura Ranges are covered in snow: carve up the powder at Mt Lyford ski area or head to Lake Stella for ice skating.
THE SEAFOOD IS SUBLIME In Kaikōura, the name directly translates to mean ‘to eat crayfish’ so we’ll give you one guess what tastes particularly good in these parts.
Albatross Encounter Dolphin Encounter
Kaikoura is the best place in the world to see multiple species of albatross.
Swimming with and watching Kaikoura’s Dusky Dolphins!
Enter the world of the dusky dolphin and experience the grace and beauty of the most acrobatic and interactive of all dolphin species.
Sensational food, divine coffee at our Café on the beachfront. Quality jewellery, clothing, art and much more in our Gift Shop and Gallery!
Enjoy close up views of these majestic wanderers of the Southern Ocean just minutes from shore. Incredible photography opportunities and expert commentary.
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THINGS TO DO Seek the water But of course! As a pretty peninsula town, the aquatic activities are endless. Get off the beaten track Once you’ve admired Kaikōura from sea level, swap your togs for your tramping gear and head 5km out of town to Mt Fyffe. An eight-hour return trek up this relatively unknown mountain trail presents unparalleled views across the Kaikōura Ranges. Kōura Bay Lodge is a 13-minute drive from central Kaikōura and features both a 9-hole golf course and indulgent day spa. Quad biking If you fancy absorbing the scenery a mile-aminute, jump on a quad bike at Glenstrae Farm for a four-wheel adventure. Fully guided and fun. Fyffe House An easy 45-minute walk from the town centre, this is the town’s oldest surviving building, creaking with tales
Kaikōura Peninsula © Bare Kiwi
from the 1800s. Walking trails Follow your own two feet along the windwhipped clifftop as part of the three-hour Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, or go all out on a twoday tramp along the Kaikōura Coastal Track. Middle Hill Mountain Bike Park Discover a continuously improving network of Intermediate to Advanced downhill mountain bike trails. Poppy’s Hand-made Ice Cream Parlour Made entirely on site, there are now 27 rotating flavours – and counting! If you’re not as sweet-toothed as your compadres, there’s a café, too. Lavendyl Gain an insight into how lavender is grown, produced and transformed into oil. Located just outside of town, complete with café.
DON’T MISS! A picnic with a difference. Fly with Kaikōura Helicopters to a secluded landing site for a picnic at altitude. The initial 30-minute flight soars over the stunning Kaikōura Seaward Ranges, drinking up the views, before touching down. Surrounded by 360-degree vistas, picnic in utter peace.
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Swim with dusky dolphins Frolicking in Kaikōura waters in pods of up to several hundred, it’s not hard to get acquainted with dolphins in these parts. Join a tour to observe them from the boat, or jump in and snorkel side-by-side.
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Say ‘hello’ to fur seals You can take a tour to see these curious fellas, whereas independent types might like to grab a kayak and paddle out to meet these slinky swimmers playing in the sea. You can also snorkel beside them in the shallow waters of Kaikōura Peninsula and walk to Pt Kean Seal Colony to observe them napping on the rocks.
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Gawk at enormous whales Giant sperm whales are a captivating sight whether you spy them from a catamaran, helicopter or plane. Sperm whales make year-round appearances, while orca, humpback and blue whales are seasonal.
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Photograph an albatross Kaikōura is one of the best places on Earth to see multiple species of giant albatross. Join a tour to get your head around their colossal three metre wingspan.
Dolphin encounter, Kaikōura © Dennis Burman INSET: Kaikōura Peninsula wildlife © Paul Boocock
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Walk with llamas After a quick introduction, Kaikōura Farm Park will give you your very own llama to take for a one-hour guided walk, or half-day trek. Take a camera – they love selfies!
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Jump on a horse Horse trekking across Kowhai Gorge makes for a memorable activity and more experienced riders can trot into the Kaikōura mountain ranges with Kaikōura Coast Trail Rides.
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Birdlife Kaikōura is a hotspot for normally inaccessible and elusive seabird species such as penguins, shearwaters, petrels and others.
QUAD BIKE & UTV TOURS • Experience a guided tour on our new 6-seater ultimate terrain vehicle or self-ride a 4-wheel quad bike • Adventure through our 1600 acre coastal farm with native bush & creeks
• Enjoy spectacular Kaikoura Coast views • See fur seals, farm animals & wildlife in their natural habitat • Light refreshments provided on all tours
• View earthquake damage & fault lines in our 6-seater ultimate terrain vehicle
The Ultimate Kaikoura Experience State Highway 1, Kaikoura • Freephone 0800 004 009 • info@4wheeladventures.co.nz • www.4wheeladventures.co.nz
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aikōura is the best place in New Zealand (and we’d argue the world) to feast on plump crayfish. We don’t know if it’s the salty ocean air or the close proximity to the ocean, but eating these juicy crustaceans roadside from seaside shacks littering the coastline is one of life’s greatest pleasures.
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Gorge on this AS NEW ZEALAND’S CRAYFISH CAPITAL THERE ARE NO END OF DINING SPOTS TO PUT SHELLFISH ON YOUR DINNER PLATE AND IF YOU’RE A KEEN ANGLER THERE ARE FISHING TOURS TO HELP YOU HOOK A FEW, TOO.
TOP SPOTS FOR A FEED NINS BIN If you haven’t stopped roadside for a crayfish dinner from iconic seaside shack, Nins Bin, it’s almost like you haven’t even been to Kaikōura. KAIKŌURA SEAFOOD BARBECUE Enjoy tasty food and generous servings, just past Fyffe House on the way to Pt Kean Seal Colony. KARAKA LOBSTER Go premium in Okiwi Bay, 35km north of Kaikōura and treat yourself to the finest crayfish in New Zealand.
Kaikōura seafood barbecue © Destination Kaikōura
COOPERS CATCH An unbeatable stop off for traditional fish and chips. THE PIER HOTEL Nudging the waterfront on the edge of town, the bay views are beautiful and the setting is perfect for a long, lazy lunch. SLAM CLUB A funky li’l hangout that is cosy, casual and serves a mean sandwich. FARMERS’ MARKET Open October to April every Sunday 10am-1pm. Pick up the region’s tastiest produce.
Kaikoura’s Idyllic Lavender Garden & Dylan’s Country Cottages
• Stroll in our beautifully landscaped gardens full of lavender, natives and more • Browse our collection of natural lavender products in the shop and gallery • Enjoy a cuppa in our tea room • Stay in our charming, rustic cottages • See website for opening hours
268 Postmans Road, Kaikoura • Tel: +64 3 319 5473 www.lavenderfarm.co.nz • info@lavenderfarm.co.nz
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Recently listed as one of the world’s ‘Top 10 Best Marine Encounters’ by Lonely Planet
Swim with wild New Zealand Fur Seals in the shallow waters of the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula For more information phone 0800 732 579 or
+64 3 319 6182
58 West End, Kaikoura (right in the main street of town)
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aikōura is a place where mountains meet the sea and its award-winning museum reflects how the area has been shaped by its connection with the ocean.
of pride and passion
The ‘craypot’ building has won two major interior design awards and was runner-up in the 2017 Museums Aotearoa Museum Project Excellence Award. As soon as you walk in the door, you can sense the pride and passion locals have for this place. Revolving exhibitions often feature the photos and collections of the people who live here. Uniquely, the exhibits include the restored cabin from the Taiaroa, which sank off the coast in 1886, a jail with padded cell and resident ghost, a replica of the largest moa ever found, and footage of the 1978 Kaikōura UFO lights. There’s social history and natural history, Māori taonga (treasure) and displays and artefacts illustrating Kaikōura’s life as a fishing and whaling settlement.
Kaikōura Museum © Kaikōura Museum
THE KAIKŌURA MUSEUM IS SPOOKTACULAR FUN! Discover the geological and natural history of the area,
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including some pretty impressive dinosaur fossils and Māori taonga (treasures). There’s even a two-room jail with a padded cell which is said to have its own resident ghost.
Fully self-contained comfort on the Esplanade • Waterfront location with outdoor seating at every room for magnificent ocean and mountain views • FREE WiFi • 50+ Sky Channels • TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2011-2020
208 Esplanade | Kaikoura | New Zealand Email: info@anchorinn.co.nz
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Reservations Freephone: 0800 72 00 33 Book Online: www.anchorinn.co.nz
DONEGAL HOUSE
• The Irish hotel in the country. • Accommodation, bar & restaurant. • 27 ensuite rooms, continental breakfast included. • Free WiFi. Motorhome Park. • 35 powered & 85 non-powered sites. • Showers & toilets available. Schoolhouse Rd (3km north of Kaikoura), Kaikoura • P: +64 3 319 5083 FREEPHONE: 0800 346 873 • www.donegalhouse.co.nz • E: donegalhouse@xtra.co.nz
Your one-stop solution to travellers’ needs MOTOR LODGE KAIKOURA
• Studio units to 1 & 2-brm family units. 5 superior units with views of Kaikoura mountain ranges. • Free unlimited WiFi • Adjacent to tavern, restaurant & café • Free off-street car & boat parking • Guest laundry • Conference facilities • Tariff: $145-$250, seasonal
GJTXZ6 115 Beach Rd, Kaikoura • Freephone 0800 LOBSTER (562 783) Phone: +64 3 319 5743 • Email: stay@lobsterinn.co.nz
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Carry on up the coast
Seal pup, Ohau Stream, Kaikōura © Neil Protheroe BELOW: The fish hook of Maui, Kaikōura © Māori Tours, Kaikōura
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ēkerengū is a magical spot right on the edge of an ever-changing coastline where you can breathe a little deeper and fill your lungs with fresh ocean air. The sea will demand your attention and you can soak up the spectacle while enjoying delicious food at the award-winning café.
NEW AND UNIQUE • A kayaking excursion to Hope Springs in Whalers Bay will enthral; ever since the 2016 earthquake, natural gases have been fizzing and gurgling to the surface. • Uplift Mall: A mini-shopping destination which utilises shipping containers to accommodate cool and quirky popup shops. • Don’t miss Bernie’s Diner & Harmon’s Car Museum, a very slick 1950s-style American diner and car museum rolled into one. • Kaikōura is home of the Ngāti Kurī people. Book with Māori Tours and experience Māori traditions with a descendant of the iwi.
Go rafting on the Clarence River, take a walk along the Kēkerengū River, check out the seals – from a safe distance – at Ohau Point or take a deep-sea fishing charter. Kēkerengū is conveniently located halfway between the marine life mecca of Kaikōura and the desirable wine region of Blenheim.
A1 KAIKOURA Motel & Holiday Parks
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT •C entrally located within the township • Animal-friendly camping ground • F ree unlimited WiFi •M otel family units & cabins •G roup discount applies
9-15 Beach Rd, SH 1, KAIKOURA P: +64 3 319 5999 • E: kaikouramotel@gmail.com
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CHARMING HURUNUI DISTRICT
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Enjoy award winning fine wine and locally foraged food, then wake up surrounded by panoramic views and discover something you never knew existed in this emerging region. Book your visit to North Canterbury Wine Region today.
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abulous food and wine, alpine villages and rocky limestone outcrops – Hurunui has plenty to explore and it starts just north of Christchurch. Flanked by the Southern Alps and Pacific Ocean, the natural beauty of this region is remarkable. Hurunui is where you’ll find popular South Island destinations, the most famous being the alpine spa village, Hanmer Springs. Indulge in some of the thermal resort’s hot spots before entering the Lewis Pass – your gateway to the West Coast and Nelson. Another destination not to be missed is the renowned
North Canterbury wine region, a master class in cool climate winemaking. Cheviot is more than just a Hurunui stop-off. If fishing is your thing, then check out the Hurunui River that offers superb fishing and whitebaiting. Visit Mt Beautiful Two Rivers Café & Wine Tasting Room for a world-class tipple. Gore Bay is a safe surfing beach with wild pounding surf at one end of the spectrum and peaceful streams at the other. The southern end of the bay is the area known as the Cathedrals due to the organ pipe shapes.
HURUNUI According to Māori legend, Hurunui was one of two dogs which were left by the Māori explorer Kupe when he returned to the traditional Māori homeland of Hawaiki. Another explanation is that the name is derived from ‘flowing hair’ (huru, hair) because the wind-blown red tussock that grew in the area had the appearance of flowing locks of hair when viewed from the hills.
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Versatile HANMER SPRINGS IF YOU’RE AFTER PURE RELAXATION WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR INTOXICATING EXHILARATION, HANMER SPRINGS IS THE ULTIMATE ESCAPE.
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his serene alpine village is a haven for recreation, whether that’s melting into a soothing spa pool, or charging up Conical Hill in pursuit of impressive views. There are countless ways to cover the terrain. Try mountain biking, river canoeing and horse riding – or rely on the power of your own two feet! The town’s surrounding mountains provide idyllic walking trails in summer, and powder-rich ski slopes during winter. Kids love to discover the sculptures in Hanmer Heritage Forest, and foodies can indulge on anything from Canterbury lamb to feijoa fudge from The Decadent Fudge Company. For vista-junkies, arriving here via the Lewis Pass won’t disappoint. The jaw-dropping scenery is worthy of a coffee table photo book.
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anmer Springs is the perfect chill out, whether you relax actively or idly… ACTIVE RELAXERS: Bounce along the Waiau River as part of a 2.5-hour white-water rafting experience. Suitable for everyone – including children – with guides to help navigate. If you dare peel your eyes away from the rapids, look up to absorb the beautiful mountainous backdrop. PASSIVE RELAXERS: Unwind and indulge at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, a multiple New Zealand Tourism award winner with open-air thermal pools, a LazyRiver, the SuperBowl waterslide, and more.
Hanmer Springs pool fun © Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa INSET: Molesworth Station © Department of Conservation
BACKCOUNTRY ROAD TRIPS GET OUT INTO TRUE NEW ZEALAND BACKCOUNTRY BY TRAVELLING ALONG ONE OF THESE TWO REMOTE ROUTES MOLESWORTH STATION: Located behind the inland Kaikōura mountains, driving on the roads through this station is a unique and isolated high country experience. Pass craggy scree-scarred mountains, wide river valleys and tussock slopes.
RAINBOW STATION: Wilderness driving at its very best. Cross private land between St Arnaud and Hanmer Springs while also passing through the leasehold land of Rainbow Station. (See details on right.)
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: • There’s no mobile phone coverage or petrol stations • Can be toured by four-wheel drive or mountain bike, but if you’re biking, please check with the visitor centre first • Open to the public from late December to the end of March (dependent on summer fire risk) • Access can be obtained outside this period with permission from station owners
The Chalets Motel Listen to the birds – not the neighbours
• 10 studio & family apartments (sleeping 2-6), 1 with access facilities • Gas water heating, inverter heat pumps, wifi in all units • Sky Select all channels & flatscreen TV in all units, DVD player & free loan DVD library (750+ titles) • On-site laundry facilities • Private terrace with outside dining facilities, safe on-site parking. • 8 out of 10 units have double-size spa baths • Ideally located for all walking & cycle trails including St James • Secure undercover bicycle storage • Car parking and secure left-luggage facility whilst away on trails • Tariff: $185 - $240 (2 persons) • Designated smoking area Proudly Kiwi owned and operated by resident proprietors Robert & Rhian Sluggett 121 Argelins Road, Hanmer Springs • Tel: +64 3 315 7211 Email: alpinespringsmotel@xtra.co.nz
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• Completely separate self-contained chalets set amongst spacious green grounds with stunning mountain views • 1 & 2-bedroom units with full kitchen • FREE WiFi, 50+ SKY channels & DVDs • Your own parking for car, trailer & bikes • Spacious play area, BBQ, laundry • Easy stroll to thermal pools and town centre • Rates from $130
56 Jacks Pass Road, Hanmer Springs Ph: + 64 3 315 7097 Email: reservations@chaletsmotel.co.nz www.chaletsmotel.co.nz Freephone: 0800 315 709
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Canterbury Cellar Door Tasting © Waipara Hills Winery
WAIPARA VALLEY Best known for exquisitely spicy and rich pinot noir and riesling, Waipara Valley is part of the North Canterbury Wine Region. Its magnificent setting in the Teviotdale Hills, just 60km north of Christchurch, is matched by its equally impressive wine offerings. There are 74 vineyards, 31 wineries, 10 cellar doors and four winery restaurants.
AMBERLEY soul of the south
This sedate rural town lends itself to leisurely walks at nearby Amberley Beach and languid café stops. Lock lips with regional wines at one of the vineyards or something more robust at the local brewery. Amberley Farmers’ Market pops up every Saturday morning, offering an irresistible selection of produce, while the golf course and historic cob cottage are both within easy reach.
AMBERLEY English place name • 47km N of Christchurch 124 Carters Rd, SH 1, Amberley P: +64 3 314 8550 F: +64 3 314 8529
Excellent stopover • 35min N of Christchurch. • Hanmer Springs 55min. • Kaikoura 1.5hr. • Shops/restaurant across the road. • Ample parking. • Near golf/wineries. • WiFi available. • Tariff: deluxe apartments from $135. Std studios from $110. Family unit from $135. Cabins $70. Power sites $40. All 1-2 persons. Extra $20. Seasonal rates apply.
Reservation: www.amberleymotels.co.nz • E: amberleydelhavenmotels@xtra.co.nz
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Wonderful
NESTLED ON THE DOORSTEP OF CHRISTCHURCH’S HUSTLE
Waimakariri District
AND BUSTLE IS A REGION OF VAST NATURAL BEAUTY THAT OFFERS A DIVERSE RANGE OF EXPERIENCES. THESE ARE OUR TOP TO-DO’S IN THE WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT.
Cycling in Waimakariri © Visit Waimakariri
2. MAKE THE MOST OF THE COAST A full day of relaxation can be spent on the wide, open sandy beaches of Waikuku and Woodend with their friendly beachside villages and surf patrols operating throughout summer. Head to nearby Pegasus for sailing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. If you have a rod with
you, catch a kahawai off the beach, or get a fishing licence from the Kaiapoi Information Centre and try your luck hooking salmon at the mouth of the Waimakariri River. 3. STRETCH YOUR LEGS Pack your walking shoes and take advantage of the tracks in the native forest-covered foothills of Mt Thomas and Mt Oxford conservation areas. Make your journey as short or long as you like, or simply take a picnic and enjoy the serenity. In Rangiora, the tracks by the Ashley River, Matawai Park and the Northbrook Wetlands showcase the area’s striking native wildlife and local history.
4. JUMP ON A BIKE Explore the numerous off-road recreational cycling trails that are fun, family-friendly and can often be connected. Peddle around the eastern part of the district, taking your time along the rivers, the beaches and through the towns of Rangiora and Kaiapoi. 5. EXPLORE THE TOWNSHIPS Check out the boutique shopping, curios, art and eateries all over the Waimakariri District. Rangiora is well noted for its Karikaas cheese factory and Rangiora Bakery which has
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been in business since 1860. Oxford has the sweet charm of an English village, and Kaiapoi is built around a river that you can cruise up on a replica steamboat. Also here is North Canterbury’s oldest department store – Blackwells. The sleepy, rural village of Cust was once the home of the New Zealand Motorcycle Grand Prix and Burt Munro (of legendary motorcyclist fame) was a regular participant. These days it’s the picturesque domain, playground, small stores, café and pub with beer garden that entice.
27km N of Christchurch
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• Spacious apartmentstyle units • Close to Woodend Tavern, restaurant, cafés • LCD TVs/DVD players • FREE ultra-fast WiFi • 1 minute to Pegasus town & golf course • Christchurch Airport Pegasus Gateway Motel 15 minutes 4 Main North Road, SH 1, Pegasus / Woodend Ph +64 3 312 7829
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1. GET AN ADRENALIN FIX Thrills come in all shapes and sizes here. Jet boat down the braided Waimakariri River or try canyoning in Glentui. The surrounding mountains are wild and enticing and there’s nothing quite as exhilarating as a horseback ride in the foothills.
Airport 15min Christchurch 20min
WOODEND Beach 2min Kaiapoi 5min
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Selwyn District SELWYN STRETCHES ACROSS THE CANTERBURY PLAINS BOUNDED BY THE MIGHTY RĀKAIA AND WAIMAKARIRI RIVERS, WITH ARTHUR’S PASS NATIONAL PARK TO THE WEST AND THE PACIFIC OCEAN TO THE EAST.
RAKAIA GORGE WALKWAY This easy, scenic family walk follows the rim of the gorge through spectacular geological areas showing lava flows. It then descends into a gully under a canopy of forest and scrub to the site of the fascinating Snowdon coal mines. WASHPEN FALLS WALK Highlights of this walk include huge boulders of lava from volcanic eruptions, little caves that the moa hunters probably sheltered in, volcanic precipices that form the walls of the gorge, an amazing array of native plants, a continuous chorus of native birds, and, of course, the Washpen Falls.
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f you’re embarking on the TranzAlpine train journey, Springfield’s historic railway station is your last point to catch it. While coal no longer feeds locomotives, nearby Rākaia Gorge Walkway is famed for its coalmines. With six stellar ski fields in the area, winter sees the powderhounds pour into Darfield, and when the weather warms up again, Craigieburn Forest Park reveals striking new blooms. Every Saturday there’s a farmers’ market and just north of Darfield, you can take the kids to explore McHughs Forest Park to see how many of the charming fairy doors they can find.
DON’T MISS!
Devils Punchbowl Falls, Arthur’s Pass © Department of Conservation INSET: Arthur’s Pass © Getty Images
CASTLE HILL LIMESTONE RESERVE Just one hour west from Christchurch, home to rock formations created over 300 million years ago. Easy access means trails are suitable for all fitness levels.
ARTHUR’S PASS 153km NW of Christchurch
Arthur’s Pass Alpine Motel Main Rd (SH 73), Arthur’s Pass Village www.apam.co.nz FREEPHONE: 0800 900 401
ARTHUR’S PASS NATIONAL PARK TO-DO LIST THIS HANDFUL OF BUCKET LIST
• Our clean, warm and cosy cabins each sleep 1-5 guests. • All with own bathroom, kitchen, dining table and couch. • Listen for kiwi, watch kea play, enjoy nature at its best. • Walk one of the nearby tracks in Arthur’s Pass National Park. • Free WiFi, TV and DVD player in all rooms. • Tariff: $95-$155 for 1-2 guests, extra adults $25, extra children $15. Multi-night discounts.
BOOK DIRECT FOR BEST PRICE: info@apam.co.nz
DARFIELD after town in England • 45km W of Christchurch
37 South Terrace, Darfield Ph +64 3 318 8325 E: stay@darfieldhotel.co.nz www.darfieldhotel.co.nz 6 double/twin ensuite rooms, includes complimentary tea/coffee, toaster, TV, heater, electric blankets, 2 backpacker single rooms. Back-Country Kitchen open 7 days, including Sunday lunch, a la carte and snack menu. Relax in a warm, quiet and comfortable environment with an open fire. Sports Bar & Liquor Centre Bottle Store, wide-screen & plasmas, TAB, jackpot gaming machines, pool table, bar menu.
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SUGGESTIONS WILL GET YOU OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT. ARTHUR’S PASS VILLAGE The village itself is your gateway to the park. Throbbing with accommodation and the starting point for many terrific walks. DEVILS PUNCHBOWL WALKING TRACK Standing at the base of a 131-metre waterfall is a refreshing experience, and wholly rewarding after a one-hour tramp through beech forest. OTIRA VIADUCT LOOKOUT Even if you’re not a bona fide pontist, the engineering behind this great sweeping bridge will still impress.
AVALANCHE PEAK ROUTE As steep as it is striking, only expert hikers should attempt this eight-hour trek to the top. MILLENNIUM WALK A 10-minute jaunt from the Visitor Centre leads to a lookout of the Avalanche Creek Waterfall. Return at nightfall when it’s dressed in lights. POULTER VALLEY TRACK For seasoned mountain bikers only. If you’re after an easier peddle, take the Mt White Rd along the Waimakariri River.
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24 hours in Lincoln MORNING Kick-start your day with breakfast at Coffee Culture on Lincoln’s Gerald St. You’ll get a real feel for Lincoln’s community spirit here and the region’s best bagels to boot.
LATE AFTERNOON Upon laying your eyes on Ōhinetahi Gardens it’s hard to believe that this immaculate enclosure once fell into complete disrepair. A labour of love for New Zealand’s first botanist, T.H. Potts, his death in 1919 led to the demise of his beloved garden. Fortunately, Sir Miles Warren and Mr and Mrs Trengrove restored the area in 1977 and it’s been a thing of beauty ever since. Afterward, head to Halswell River in Tai Tapu for a stroll along the bank.
MID-MORNING Pop into historic Liffey Cottage and Pioneer Hall. The former was built in 1875 and has since been restored into a working man’s cottage. From Lincoln, drive 35 minutes to The Knobs. A brisk one-hour walk leads to the summit of Coopers Knob. High above the head of the Bay, you’re presented with panoramic views over Lyttelton Harbour.
EVENING The Laboratory might sound like an ominous venue for dinner, but this Lincoln-based pub serves a fine range of craft beers and wood-fired pizza. If your taste buds fall hard for their brews, refillable bottles are available for fans to take home.
AFTERNOON Peaceful Chamberlains Ford is a naturemade plunge pool flanked by a pebble bank. There’s public toilets and free-to-use barbecues.
LINCOLN 22km SW of Christchurch
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Reservations 0800 001 689 • Lockable covered cycle storage • Cycle hose-down area • High-pressure showers & spa baths • New bars, restaurants & cafés • Boutique shopping & supermarket • Lincoln Farmers’ Market every Saturday
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or the ultimate adrenalin rush, jump out of a plane at 12,000 feet, go white-water rafting on the Rangitata River or take on the mountain biking trails. The high country lakes lure avid fly fishers and there are numerous hiking options. A scenic flight provides a bird’s-eye view of the varied landscape, while horse riding trots across it. Jet boating is thrilling and Trott’s Garden is a Garden of National Significance. You can live the country lifestyle in Ashburton, just one hour from Christchurch. Feed the ducks at Ashburton Domain or shop at Ashburton Village which is based around an historic mill house. Pull on your togs for swimming at Lake Hood or explore the Ashburton Aviation Museum. Located at Ashburton Airport, it details the town’s importance as a training base during WWII.
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MT SOMERS & RĀKAIA Situated 40km west of Ashburton, tramping, mountain biking, fishing, birdwatching and ice skating are just some of the activities you can do in and around Mt Somers. Rākaia is renowned for the Rākaia River and between November and March boasts some of the best salmon fishing in the country. The giant salmon statue in Rākaia township pays homage to this distinction and is 12 metres tall!
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METHVEN & MT HUTT VILLAGE Home to some of the best snow in Australasia and superb heli-skiing terrain. Just an hour from Christchurch, the township is also a great summer destination, offering scenic walks, fishing, four-wheel drive safaris, jet boating and hot air ballooning – a fantastic way to take in the mountains and plains landscape. There is also the quality Methven golf course.
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• Spacious ground-floor, self-contained units • Book direct for best prices • 50+ Sky and Free high-speed WiFi • Total service is our strength • Tariff: from $110, extra person $20 814 East St Ashburton Ph: +64 3 308 8050 Email: office@commodoreashburton.co.nz www.commodoreashburton.co.nz
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South Canterbury
South Canterbury offers one of the best whitewater rafting experiences in the country. Located in the beautiful wild landscape of the Southern Alps, you can choose the rafting option to suit your excitement threshold. It’s an experience that will keep you buzzing long after you’re back on dry land.
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e recommend exploring the heart of South Canterbury by bike or hike. These are both great ways to soak up the coastal, rural and riverbased scenery which switches from the coast to a subalpine terrain in an instant. You also can’t beat the fishing here. The Rangitata River in the north and Waitaki River in the south are two of New Zealand’s premier salmon-fishing rivers. Peel Forest, Geraldine © Getty Images
GERALDINE
Irish place name • 36km N of Timaru
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Large selection of quality New Zealand knitwear, clothing, jewellery, skincare, sheepskin and food & health products. FREE WiFi, Public Toilets, Off-Street Car Parking, Bureau de Change and Overseas Postage Available. Town Centre, Geraldine • Tel 0800 144 372 • E info@kiwicountry.co.nz Open 7 days, 8:00am - 6:00pm
Mundell’s Cafe & Restaurant – one of the best cafes in town. 97 Talbot St, Geraldine, South Canterbury | Ph: +64 3 693 8501 Great selection of hot and cold cabinet food.
Hosts: Joseph & Mayumi and David & Helley RESERVATIONS: 0800 400 404
SPACIOUS UNITS
info@geraldinemotels.co.nz•www.geraldinemotels.co.nz • Quality, spacious family & studio units, being fully self-contained and sleeps 2-6 persons • Off-street & covered parking • Large garden, BBQ & playground
• Free WIFI • Pets welcome • Short walk to town • River walk
GS:T[\ Tariff: (Oct 18- Sep19) $110‑$150 (2 persons), extra $20.
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GREAT THINGS TO DO IN GERALDINE
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Hit the shops Retail therapy is a must in Geraldine, especially if you appreciate stylish clothes made from quality fibres such as possum fur, merino and wool. Check out The Tin Shed and Kiwi Country for starters, and don’t skip the Giant Jersey knitwear store. Go stargazing The Geraldine Observatory is operated by an enthusiastic local astronomer. Gaze at a night’s sky smeared with stars and hit him up with all your Milky Way-related questions.
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the summer months. Taste mighty fine produce and sip on superb coffee.
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Discover a Kiwi institution Barker’s much-loved preserves are slathered across breads and burnt toast the length and breadth of New Zealand. Visit the Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery for a jam good time.
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Tuck in The quaint township of Geraldine is also a haven for foodies. Home to delicious local cheeses, fruit preserves and homemade chocolates, don’t stop until you’ve tried them all.
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Find the market Get yourself along to the Geraldine Farmers’ Market – held every Saturday over
Go vintage Admire the shiny array of classic cars at The Vintage Car and Machinery Museum. Go forest bathing A convenient five-minute stroll from Geraldine’s main street leads to Talbot Forest,. home to four, easy short walks and many trees that have celebrated their 800th birthdays. For more extensive walks, Peel Forest is 23km north of Geraldine and offers 13 native forest trails.
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Timaru © Getty Images
Timaru
ARRIVE IN TIMARU AND INSTANT RELAXATION WILL SWEEP OVER YOU. HOLIDAYMAKERS HAVE BEEN FLOCKING HERE FOR OVER 100 YEARS.
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imaru may be the second largest city in Canterbury but there’s a distinct ‘no worries, no hurries’ sentiment here. Visitors are encouraged to meander along Caroline Bay Beach, complete with obligatory ice cream, and a peruse of the Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Find out how beer is made and meet the Clydesdale dray horses on a tour of the DB Draught Brewery, then admire the town’s fluttering of Victorian and Edwardian buildings constructed from local volcanic bluestone. Centennial Park is Timaru’s main mountain biking area. The small valley was once a quarry but is now a mountain bike mecca. Venture a little further afield to Temuka, where Temuka Pottery Shop is a highlight, or Waitohi which boasts a memorial to daring aviator, Richard Pearse.
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Get exploring The free-to-visit Aigantighe Art Gallery (pronounced ‘egg-an-tie’) houses a wide collection of artwork and sculptures scattered across its grounds. South Canterbury Museum provides history buffs with a rich insight into the region and its people, including the legend of Richard Pearse, a young pioneer who built an entire aircraft in his shed in 1903. For those interested
in the area’s Māori significance, Te Ana Māori Rock Art museum includes an interactive exhibit and exciting ramble into remote farmland to observe caves and rock art. Finish your cultural excursions with a visit to Pleasant Point Museum and Railway, albeit a 20-minute drive from Timaru, it has ‘steaming days’ where you can ride a restored steam locomotive.
TIMARU corruption of te maru (the place of shelter) • 164km SW of Christchurch SOUTH CANTERBURY MUSEUM
• From fossils to fashions, there are hundreds of things to see from our region’s natural and human heritage. • Explore local Maori heritage, European settlement, Richard Pearse and his pioneering aircraft, social history and more. • Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-4.30pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-4.30pm, closed 25, 26 Dec, 1 Jan. Free admission. Perth St, Timaru • P: +64 3 687 7212 museum.timaru.govt.nz/home • E: museum@timdc.govt.nz
ALIGN YOUR TRIP WITH THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD AND YOU’RE IN FOR A TREAT. THE ANNUAL TIMARU CARNIVAL FRONTS THE BEACH FOR A FULL TWO WEEKS FROM BOXING DAY.
Cnr Hilton Highway & Washdyke Flat Road, Timaru
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ALL ENQUIRIES PHONE +64 3 688 2071 or 0800 688 207 Fax +64 3 688 2072 OR EMAIL northparkmotel@xtra.co.nz • www.northparkmotel.co.nz
Parklands Motor Lodge
Cnr of King & Queen Sts, Timaru • P: +64 3 687 7200 www.timaru.govt.nz • E: enquiry@timdc.govt.nz
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TIMARU BOTANIC GARDENS
• Established in 1864 on 19ha of undulating land. • Open 8am until dusk every day. Free admission. • Highlights include roses, endangered plants, conservatory, herbs and much more. • Children’s play area, aviary, ponds and public toilets.
• 27 studio units with ensuites, including 14 new units with communal kitchen. 50 Sky channels, tea/coffee, microwave & fridge facilities • A 2-bedroom family unit with full kitchen factilities • Interconnecting rooms for families • Bunk room for larger groups • 4 units with access facilities and baths, lift on site • North-facing units on main road have double glazing • Free unlimited WiFi • Guest laundry • On-site parking • Continental breakfast & cut lunches on request • On-site restaurant/bar for cooked breakfast, lunch & dinner or to enjoy a quiet beverage • Closest motel to airport, racecourse and raceway
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• Central location • 2min walk to restaurants, 15min to CBD • 5min walk to beach and supermarket • 5min walk to swimming pool and tennis courts • Sunny & warm with park-like setting • Enclosed playing area at the back • Adjacent to park & children’s playground • Spacious studio & family units • Full kitchens/laundry on site • Super king/king/queen-size beds • Spa bath in all units • Cooked/continental breakfast • Tariff: $135-$170 (1-2 persons) Extra person $20. Corporate, group and seasonal rates available
Hosts: John & Beth • Phone: +64 3 688 4108 • Fax: +64 3 688 4107 Email: stay@parklandstimaru.co.nz • www.parklandstimaru.co.nz
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Waimate
NESTLED IN THE HUNTER HILLS, WAIMATE IS A THRIVING TOWN RICH IN HISTORY AND EDWARDIAN ARCHITECTURE. ON THE DOORSTEP THERE IS ALSO A WEALTH OF PARKS, RESERVES AND OUTDOOR PURSUITS.
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omething of a treasure trove in Canterbury’s rolling farmland, Waimate boasts several littleknown gems and is well worth detouring 8km off the main road for. Having spied the township’s specialist shops and Edwardian façades, St Patrick’s Catholic Basilica will no doubt command your attention: Italianate-Romanesque in style, it’s quite the head-turner. Next you’ll discover the Waimate Museum and Archives. An equally stylish complex complete with 1879 courthouse, former police station and jail, the museum’s exhibits are both fascinating and extensive.
Waimate Museum © Canterbury Museum RIGHT: Wallaby in Waimate © Getty Images
WAIMATE 46km S of Timaru on SH 82
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WAIMATE DISTRICT Experience stunning landscapes, explore markets and shopping. Casual dining or fine dining ̶ you choose.
Hand feed tame wallabies. Marvel at the silo art or immerse yourself in local history.
Walking and biking tracks for all abilities. Play golf, or make the most of world class fishing and hunting.
We challenge you to look into the face of a wide-eyed wallaby and not crack a smile. EnkleDooVery Korna is Waimate’s much-loved wallaby sanctuary, run by the ‘Wallaby Lady’ herself – Gwen Dempster-Schouten. Visitors are welcome to feed and photograph the furry residents.
TAME WALLABIES – ENKLEDOOVERY KORNA
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ENKLEDOOVERY KORNA WALLABY PARK
• Walk amongst, touch, feed, photograph our famous tame wallabies. Host: Gwen Dempster-Schouten. • Hours: daily 10am-5pm (from 20th Sept to 10th June). Offseason (from 11th June to 19th Sept) visits by appointment, weather dependent or by chance, 10am-4pm. • Adults $15, Children 11yrs and under $10. EFTPOS available. Northern end of SH 82 on 71 Bathgates Rd, Waimate, Sth Canterbury • P: +64 3 689 7197 www.waimate.org.nz/tamewallabies • Email: jenny_dempster@hotmail.com PAGE 9 - REGIONAL MAP
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WHITE HORSE WALKWAY A medium to high fitness level is required for the spectacular two-hour return White Horse Walkway. Leading to the iconic White Horse monument, those who put in the graft will be rewarded with magnificent views of Waimate District and the Pacific Ocean.
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f you’re lucky enough to visit during December, the Waimate Strawberry Fare celebrates the district’s bountiful berry harvest. Attracting well over 14,000 out-oftowners with an array of entertainment, it’s the delicious just-picked strawberries which really steal the show. However, don’t worry if you miss it. Simply head to Butlers Fruit Farm & Café. Less than nine minutes’ drive away, there’s seasonal fruit-picking and a year-round café serving fruity refreshments.
waimate district camping
WAITAKI LAKES Tent & caravan sites (non-powered) | Boat ramps | Toilets | Water activities | Porta-pottie stations VICTORIA PARK Naylor Street, Waimate Cabins | Caravan sites | Power points | Kitchen facilities | Animal park | Dump station KNOTTINGLEY PARK AND ARBORETUM Waihao Back Road, Waimate Caravan & tent sites | Power sites | Toilets | Dump station | Kitchen & laundry facilities
ST ANDREWS DOMAIN State Highway 1, St Andrews Power & non-power sites | Dump station | Kitchen & lounge area P. +64 27 924 7663 W. waimate.org.nz
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Mackenzie District
YOU’VE SEEN THIS BEAUTIFUL REGION BEFORE – PROBABLY ON INSTAGRAM FEEDS AND GLOSSY TRAVEL MAGAZINES.
Ohau snowboarder © Ohau Ski Area RIGHT: Red Tarns, Aoraki Mt Cook National Park © Lee Cook
LAKE TEKAPŌ New Zealand’s highest large lake will leave your eyes wide and your mouth ajar. It is sublimely beautiful. It’s also home to one of the country’s most photographed icons: The Church of the Good Shepherd, as well as a seasonal display of bright purple lupin flowers. MT JOHN For superb photos of Lake Tekapō, climb to the top of Mt John via the 90-minute Summit Track, or drive from the village in 15 minutes. There’s a café and observatory up here, too. LAKE TEKAPŌ TOWNSHIP While Lake Tekapō needs little introduction, its namesake village is charming in its own right. With a small flurry of cafés, motels and restaurants, it’s not huge, but it perfectly complements the main attraction.
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CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD If you’re after a starlit pic when the masonry of this perfect little church is doused in moonlight, book a night tour from Lake Tekapō village.
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FAIRLIE The farming town of Fairlie marks the beginning of Mackenzie District and sits a mere 30 minutes by car from the Church of the Good Shepherd. Distinctly rural, come winter it doubles as a ski town. LAKE OHAU Phenomenally blue, the views across Lake Ohau are most impressive from Ohau Snow Field. It’s not the largest ski field in Aotearoa, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in charm and smalltown community spirit. LAKE PŪKAKI If you’re looking for something unique, try gliding across Lake Pūkaki on a 40-minute hovercraft excursion.
The Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve is the world’s largest, so the star gazing in the villages of Tekapō, Twizel and Aoraki Mt Cook is incredible. The Mackenzie Region is almost totally free of light pollution and if you’d like to know more about the night sky and galaxies beyond, join a star gazing tour at the Dark Sky Project Observatory in Tekapō.
corruption of takapo ‘sleeping mat’ • 105km NW of Timaru
LAKE TEKAPO COTTAGES
• 8 clean, warm and comfortable self-contained cottages. • Peaceful central location. • Short walk to Lake Tekapo and church. • Free wireless internet in all units. • Sheltered garden setting, with mountain views • Tariff: from $120 (2 persons). 12 Sealy St, Lake Tekapo • P: +64 3 680 6865 www.laketekapocottages.co.nz • E: laketekapocottages@gmail.com
MT DOBSON MOTEL
• Family-friendly motel on main Fairlie (5min) to Tekapo (20min) highway. 5 clean spacious s/c ground-floor units. • Skiing, closest to Mt Dobson, boating, fishing, golf, art and restaurant, takeaways next door. Sleep in. Personal service guaranteed. Free unlimited WiFi. • Tariff: from $105 (2 persons). 768 Fairlie-Tekapo Highway, Kimbell, RD 17 • P: +64 3 685 8819 Res: 0800 546 235 • www.mtdobsonmotel.co.nz
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TOP Aoraki Tracks
Walking on Hooker Track, Aoraki Mt Cook BELOW: Wild flowers, Aoraki Mt Cook BOTH IMAGES: © Getty Images
Observatory, Lake Tekapo © Vaughan Brookfield / Tourism NZ
HOOKER VALLEY WALK One of the most popular walks – complete with swing bridges – the Hooker Glacier terminal lake is your prize for a three-hour, mostly flat hike. GOVERNORS BUSH WALK An easy one-hour loop with a gentle climb to the lookout point. Aoraki Mt Cook stands prominently in the background. TASMAN GLACIER VIEW TRACK For uninterrupted views across the icy blue Tasman Glacier lake: likely frozen in winter and peppered with icebergs come summer. One-hour return. GLENCOE WALK Ideal for families, this 30-minute return walk starts from behind the Hermitage Hotel and presents impressive Hooker Glacier views. MUELLER HUT HIKE A four-hour one-way walk will gift you with jaw dropping views of the Ngakanohi Glacier and Mueller Glacier.
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ramed by stunning, rugged mountainscapes, Aoraki Mt Cook Village is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the spectacular scenery and activities. With 140 peaks more than 2000m high and glaciers covering 40 percent within the Aoraki Mt Cook National Park, this is an unforgettable place to visit. Part of the UNESCO Te Wāhipounamu – South West World Heritage Area, Aoraki Mt Cook National Park covers more than 70,000ha. You can enjoy the tussock grassland, huge river valleys, lakes and mountains by walking, tramping (guides available), ski plane or helicopter. Check out the Glentanner Park Centre for scenic fight options. Look out for native flowers in
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209km NW of Timaru on SH 80
the area; there are over 750 different varieties, including the famous Mt Cook lily, the largest buttercup in the world. Other activities include climbing, tahr hunting, four-wheel drive safaris and glacier skiing. You can also jump on a boat for a different kind of boat tour across Tasman Lake. On this trip you’ll learn all about the huge glacial icebergs that litter the water.
Aoraki Court Mt Cook Village • Studio & 2-brm luxury units, stunning views of Southern Alps. • Unlimited free WiFi. • King-size beds, kitchen, spa bath units, radiator heating, laundry, free off-street parking.
0800 435 333 Tariff: (2 persons) studio from $175, 2-brm from $250, extra adult $35, child $25.
www.aorakicourt.co.nz 26 Bowen Dr, Mt Cook Village
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IF YOU CAN STEAL YOUR EYES AWAY FROM THE EYE POPPING SCENERY, TWIZEL OFFERS A CATALOGUE OF NON-STOP ACTIVITY. You might think, as the closest town to Aoraki Mt Cook, Twizel needn’t bother to entice visitors with anything more. To the contrary, this purpose-built town is home to a myriad of standout qualities. As well as being a well-positioned base for mountain climbing, there are also mountain biking, horse trekking, skiing, hiking and fishing opportunities. In between cycling portions of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, or navigating a kayak across Lake Ruataniwha, you could be tasting just-caught fresh fish at the High Country Salmon farm, or clipping on your ski boots for a dalliance with one of the area’s four ski fields. Come summer it’ll take a lot to entice water-lovers out of the river’s prime swimming spots, while stand-up paddleboarding across the lake is just as fun – and just as wet if you’re a novice. If you have pint-sized travellers in your clan, the town’s prominent tractor loves to be clung to, and the clubs at the Twizel mini-golf course are happiest when swung.
RIGHT: Old Iron Bridge, Twizel © Jack Austin
LOCAL BUZZ Jill Jenkins – Owner and operator of Lakeland Explorer, based in Twizel Lakeland Explorer hosts cycling, guided touring and stargazing to help visitors discover the magic of the Mackenzie high country. Jill Jenkins lives in the Mackenzie ‘because of the spectacular scenery and easy access to the great outdoors. It kindles my spirit of adventure with so many beautiful places to explore so close to home’.
Ohau Hydro Canal Road South from Lake Ruataniwha. Launch a boat at Ohau Campground to find a secluded spot on 116km of lakeshore. Enjoy the amazing views of Aoraki Mt Cook from the water. Twizel’s Hydro Heritage Trail includes Ohau Canal Rd to Lake Benmore. Pick up a brochure at Twizel Information Centre to explore the entire trail by car.
Twizel township – 50 years young ex hydro town where locals are friendly and you step back in time to a quieter pace of life. Great cafés in the market square or explore unique shopping. Visit Jake’s Hardware where you can buy almost anything. Twizel Events Centre displays a photographic history of the 1960s to the 1980s Hydro Project – which was the largest earthmoving project in the world.
High Country Salmon Farm – 7km from Twizel beside SH 8 south of Lake Ruataniwha is a family-owned business where you can view, feed and catch your own fresh salmon to eat on site or take home. They serve great coffee, fresh and smoked salmon café food and take-ways.
Ruataniwha Conservation Park – 38,000 hectares of public land with mountains, lakes, rivers and trails to explore. Huts and campsites, hiking, biking, horse trekking, fishing, hunting, camping, whatever you love to do in the outdoors, it’s all here.
Quailburn Historic Woolshed – DOC campsite, picnic area, horse paddock. 12km from SH 8 between Twizel and Ōmarama. Drink from the mountain stream, explore the woolshed, read about pioneer high country life and an infamous horse race.
Ohau C Campground, Lake Benmore – A great location for Kiwi-style camping and fishing. Generations of families come each year to the same campsite. 15 minutes’ drive from Twizel on INSET: Lake Benmore © Getty Images
TWIZEL Twizel bridge over River Tweed, Northumberland • 161km W of Timaru FREE FISH FEEDING – FRESHEST SALMON AND SASHIMI
Visit the salmon farm and café, floating on glacier-fed high country waters
0800 400 385 or +64 21 400 385 sales@highcountrysalmon.co.nz 2602 Twizel-Omarama Rd, Twizel
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• Floating café & deck • Fresh salmon shop • Free fish feeding • Plenty of parking • Picnic area 3km south of Twizel State Highway 8 Open from 9am daily See website for closing hours
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Canterbury Banks Peninsula © Aommy Photography TM BELOW: Akaroa waterfront • RIGHT: The Giants House, Akaroa BOTH IMAGES: © christchurchnz.org.nz
PICTURESQUE Banks Peninsula AN EASY DRIVE SOUTHEAST OF CHRISTCHURCH, BANKS PENINSULA IS ONE OF THE SOUTH ISLAND’S MOST INTERESTING VOLCANIC FEATURE.
B
anks Peninsula was formed following violent eruptions of two volcanoes and the result is incredible scenery.
The erupting volcanoes formed the twin craters of the Akaroa and Lyttelton harbours, which have many smaller bays indenting the coastline. The Ngāi Tahu tribe had already discovered the charm of the peninsula before Captain Cook sighted it in 1770 when he initially mistook it for an island. From the mid-1830s onwards, British and French settlers arrived, creating the unique influence evident here today. Banks Peninsula deserves plenty of time to explore all it offers, especially if you enjoy hiking. You can choose from short strolls to challenging walks through scenic reserves. Among the popular options are the multiple-day walks along the Banks Peninsula Track. The peninsula is a popular destination for a day trip from Christchurch or a long stay with accommodation options to suit all budgets.
ALL EYES ON THE GIANT’S HOUSE Many call it a masterpiece: a stunning collection of bright, mosaic sculptures, popping with colour and whimsical features. Others would say it’s a labour of love. They’re speaking about The Giant’s House in Akaroa, now a Garden of International Significance. The house and its surrounds have transformed over the decades into an impressive objet d’art, with creator Josie Martin showcasing a huge talent for big, dynamic mosaics that pave every nook, cranny and crack. The Giant’s House is proof there are plenty of gifted artists to discover in Aotearoa.
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Dazzling AKAROA
THE ONLY FRENCH SETTLEMENT IN NEW ZEALAND FEELS LIKE A LITTLE-KNOWN SECRET.
Holiday in France ~ without ever needing a passport.
A
ll is not what it seems in Akaroa. The name itself, which means ‘Long Harbour’ in Kāi Tahu Māori, might be distinctly Aotearoa, but as New Zealand’s first (and only) French settlement, arriving here is like descending on a French provincial village – right down to the names of its streets. Rue Brittan, for example, will lead you up the hill to an old cemetery. Indeed, European influence is everywhere,
DID YOU KNOW? Every October Akaroa hosts a three-day French festival with a market, parade and music entwined with Whānau Day to celebrate Māori history too. There’s plenty of food, including the quintessential Kiwi barbecue – but you better put mustard on your frites!
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Akaroa waterfront © Getty Images LEFT: Akaroa Lighthouse © christchurchnz.org.nz BELOW: Hector’s dolphin, Akaroa © Chalita Aommy Klumjui
particularly in the local restaurants, where a passion for fine food is rife. However, let’s not forget the earlier settlers here were Māori, and their stories are shared at the Okains Bay Māori and Colonial Museum in Okains Bay, a 20-minute drive from Akaroa. Among the many historic remnants on display are Māori taonga (treasures) and early European items. Add that to swimming with the world’s smallest dolphin, the Hector’s dolphin,
trails rich in bird life, and bathing in crystal waters lapped by golden beaches and delightful Akaroa couldn’t be anything but Kiwi. TOP TIP: The Little Bistro serves a mean ratatouille (enough to raise more than one French eyebrow) and the Sweet As bakery, albeit Kiwi in name, is a French-inspired bakery renowned for its fresh bread and croissants.
DON’T MISS! • Cruise Akaroa Harbour multiple ways. From rare yachts to catamarans and New Zealand’s oldest rigged ketch. Enjoy a hands-on experience or sit back and wait for dolphins. • Well known as a destination for dolphin encounters, other nature-based adventures departing Akaroa include Scenic Nature Tours and kayaking to penguins and fur seal colonies. • Try stand-up paddleboarding in the dark! Kitted out with LED boards, you’ll set out at dusk and paddle Akaroa’s shorefront before a dazzling sunset. As night-time descends, various fish species light up beneath you.
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FLIPPIN’ COOL PENGUIN ENCOUNTERS
Little blue penguin © Getty Images
If you’re penguin mad, the experiences at Pōhatu Penguins will tick every idea on your bucket-list. Get stupendously close to the largest Australasian little penguin colony on mainland New Zealand. During the breeding season (from September to mid-February and the second week in April), observe the day-to-day musings of penguins in their natural environment; spend a night in the middle of a penguin colony, paddle past the penguins, fur seals and Hector’s dolphins on a sea kayak tour of Pōhatu Marine Reserve, jump on a scenic four-wheel drive nature trip or book an evening penguin tour. Enjoy all this and more at Pōhatu’s family-owned conservation habitat.
DON’T MISS!
Twenty minutes from Akaroa, Shamarra Alpaca Farm is an animal-lovers’ dream day out. Fluffy and photogenic, feed, pat and cuddle the cheeky resident alpacas.
Akaroa: Home of the Original Blue Pearl
Blue Pearl Gallery Main Wharf, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand P: +64 3 304 7262 E: pearls@nzbluepearls.co.nz www.nzbluepearls.co.nz 66
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Little River Gateway to Banks Peninsula, Little River is an obligatory stop en route to Akaroa and a desirable destination in itself. The town is the end (or start) of the easy 50km Little River Cycle Trail, connecting to Christchurch via the shoreline and ancient volcanoes that define Banks Peninsula. In the vicinity there are mountain biking trails and walks for both the adventurous and those who enjoy nothing more than roaming remote beaches in search of solace and wildlife. The Little River A&P Show in January is one of the area’s most popular events.
THE LITTLE RIVER GALLERY IS FLUSH WITH UNIQUE NEW ZEALAND-MADE ARTWORK. WITH SO MUCH TALENT TO ADMIRE, AND JUST AS MANY NICETIES TO PURCHASE, WE SUSPECT YOU’LL BE BUYING MUCH MORE THAN JUST A COFFEE FROM THE ADJACENT CAFÉ.
IMAGE: Overlooking the harbour, Banks Peninsula © ChristchurchNZ
TOP TIP: Stay the night at SiloStay. A little industrial, and a dash post-apocalyptic, eight grain silos have been remodelled into elegant accommodation, complete with all the mod cons.
Cycling Little River Cycle Trail © Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism
LITTLE RIVER 53km SE of Christchurch Ph +64 3 325 1977 info@silostay.kiwi.nz www.silostay.kiwi.nz
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Experience true Kiwi ingenuity – Award-winning accommodation and genuine Located on Banks Peninsula, 45 minutes on SH75 between Christchurch and Akaroa.
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T
he city centre’s new lease on life has brought
about an edginess and youthful energy as much of Christchurch is rebuilt to make its mark on the world stage. It’s being done with courage and creativity. Visitors will delight in seeing a city transitioning to a new normal. That involves cuisine with various international accents as Kiwi chefs put their spin on the world’s food
RENEW. REFRESH. REPEAT. IT’S WHAT CHRISTCHURCH DOES BEST. THAT AND HERITAGE, CULTURE, COLOUR AND FUN! bowl – Mexican, Asian fusion, Brazilian, French, Italian – and entertainment from arthouse cinema to live music and Broadway productions. If you want to kite surf, ride the gondola or hike a stunning trail, you’ll find an opportunity to fill every minute of your time here. Christchurch has a strong and proud tradition of supporting art and culture in the community and the
famous Christchurch Art Gallery, Arts Centre, museum and libraries are free to enter. Street art is also making a big name for itself. Grab an interactive map online and embark on a self-guided walk. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is the cultural heart of Christchurch. Housed in the Gothic revival buildings of the former University of
Canterbury site, the centre is a national landmark. With over 740 parks and gardens, Christchurch lives up to its title as the Garden City. Lush green spaces such as Hagley Park allow for outdoor recreation, as does the Avon River, which runs through the city's very heart. Sumner Beach, Christchurch © Christchurch Story
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ANTARCTIC CENTRE Experience a heart-pumping Antarctic storm and then ride the Hägglund (an authentic Antarctic vehicle). This is a journey to the South Pole for the slightly less intrepid.
NEW REGENT ST Its pastelshaded buildings will delight and the shops will entice you inside. A throwback to the 1930s, with Spanish Mission architecture and an air of glamour, this street is all style.
CHRISTCHURCH GONDOLA A ride to the top of the Port Hills is essential for 360-degree views of the city and surrounds. At the summit, set off on a walking track, learn the area's history on the Time Tunnel ride or grab a bite at Red Rock Café.
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CHRISTCHURCH ADVENTURE PARK A base for epic adventures or a brilliant place to take in the sights, this adventure park on the Port Hills caters to all. Wind your way through the downhill mountain biking tracks, fly overhead on a zipline or take a 1.8km-long scenic chairlift to the top of the hill (the longest in the country).
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THE TANNERY Where new wardrobes are built. This stylish shopping mecca is packed with boutique stores. All shopped out? Hit the precinct's sophisticated dining establishments.
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MARKETS The Farmers' Market occurs every Saturday 9am-1pm at Riccarton House. For unique gifts, the Boulevard Arts Market pops up on Worcester Boulevard and the Friday Street Food Market in Cathedral Square combines music and quick bites up until 9pm. PUNTING A great way to take in Avon River/Ōtakaro, which winds its way through the Botanic Gardens, is via the English-style punt. Better yet, your skilled punter will be dressed
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in traditional Edwardian attire. To enhance this relaxing experience, take a picnic for the ride. The departure point is by the Worcester St bridge or from the Antigua Boat Sheds, next to the Botanic Gardens. While here, you can also hire single canoes, double canoes, paddle boats and row boats. CARDBOARD CATHEDRAL After the original Christchurch Cathedral was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake, the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral found a temporary home in Latimer Square. It is the world’s only cathedral made substantially of cardboard. With a 700-seat capacity, it is open daily from 9am to 5pm. The much-loved original cathedral is all set to be restored but it will take some time.
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CITY TRAMS It's easy to have a bit of a soft spot for trams, and in
Christchurch, they’re particularly dashing. Decked out both internally and externally in resplendent vintage décor, they clatter delightfully down the city’s narrow streets. A hop on, hop off all-day ticket allows passengers to enjoy both tram rides and Christchurch’s best sights. ADRENALIN FOREST Tree climbing, rope bridges and flying foxes all await here. Conquer seven forest-shroud trails in the tree tops and climb to dizzying heights.
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CANTERBURY MUSEUM Housed in a neo-Gothic building and situated in the city’s Cultural Precinct, the museum is world renowned for its natural and human history collections.
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SUMNER BEACH Do as the locals do and take a 20-minute drive out of the city to the seaside. Walk the prom and explore Cave Rock.
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QUAKE CITY This is a fascinating exhibition based at Durham St North that looks at the experiences of the Christchurch earthquakes from every perspective. See an active liquefaction volcano, learn about the science of earthquakes and hear the stories of the people of Christchurch from the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 and their aftermath. You can also view iconic Christchurch objects such as the Cathedral Spire.
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ALL ABOARD! Enjoy a trip through the changing face of Christchurch’s city centre by tram or double-decker bus.
What's new with you Christchurch?
New Brighton © christchurchnz.org.nz
On Christchurch’s iconic trams, you'll learn about landmarks and local sights. Departing from Cathedral Junction, it takes in 17 stops including the Avon River, Cashel Mall, the Arts Centre, Canterbury Museum, New Regent St and Cathedral Square. The Christchurch tram is the only restaurant tram in New Zealand, which means you can incorporate a delicious dinner with your sightseeing tour. THE AVON LOOP Discover another side of central Christchurch with the new pedestrian and cyclefriendly sections of the Avon Loop. This newly refurbished route takes walkers and riders 11km through the city alongside the Avon/Ōtakaro River, enhanced by plants, lighting and kayak entry points to the river.
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HE PUNA TAIMOANA Hot pools on the New Brighton sand dunes? Yes please! These extra high-spec hot saltwater baths opened May 2020 and feature five outdoor pools ranging in temperature from 26°C to 40°C, a plunge pool and steam room. Even the floors of the changing rooms are heated. There’s
also an on-site café with views of the gorgeous coastline. THE WELDER A handful of converted industrial buildings make up The Welder, a funky, modern destination where local products and good food are king. Check out Grizzly Bakery for the tastiest doughnuts in town.
UPRISING BOULDERING GYM The next revolution in indoor climbing and the best thing to do on a rainy day. Introducing bouldering: low-height climbing that doesn’t use ropes. Uprising on Ferry Rd is one of the biggest facilities of its kind in the world and also boasts a kids’ zone, pizzeria and bar.
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PAY YOUR RESPECTS It'll leave a lump in your throat but the 185 empty white chairs arranged near Christchurch's Cashel St represents the 185 lives lost following the 2011 earthquake. Each seat represents the type of chair its victim would have sat on; wicker chairs, stools, beanbags and perhaps most confronting – a baby's car seat.
AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND With free admission and complimentary parking, engage with 100 years of history at the birthplace of New Zealand’s Air Force. Discover incredible Kiwi stories; take a guided behind-thescenes tour or test your flying skills in the Mosquito Mission flight simulator. There are also Museum Hunts for the kids with ever-changing challenges like decoding secret sentences using unique propeller codes.
YOUR CHRISTCHURCH VISIT.
Air Force Museum of New Zealand © Air Force Museum of New Zealand
ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL Dating back to 1863, she might be old now but the restored Isaac Theatre Royal is as beautiful as she ever was, both inside and out. MODERN ART When it's time to get artsy, The National is a chic art space predominately showcasing jewellery but there's also impressive ceramic and glass work. Contemporary art gallery CoCA (the Centre of Contemporary Art) is as slick as the name suggests,
COME ON! LET'S GET CULTURED! and Fiksate is your go-to for street art, albeit all indoors in a small studio and gallery. FERRYMEAD HERITAGE PARK Experience Christchurch as it was in the early 1900s. The park’s Edwardian township features streets, shops and buildings from a bygone era as well as weekend tram rides and steam train rides on the second Sunday of each month. MĀORI CULTURE Paired with Christchurch's Willowbank Wildlife
Reserve, the Ko Tane Māori Experience is the South Island’s only delivery of Māori cultural performances and hangi prepared meals. Discover a replica preEuropean village, an authentic pōwhiri and learn how to perform the haka. OI MANAWA CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE MEMORIAL pays respect to those who lost their lives, the injured and those who helped with the rescue and recovery.
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Stupendously neat places to wine and dine Riverside Market © christchurchnz.org.nz
THE LITTLE HIGH EATERY One of Christchurch's newest spaces to eat out. Eight unique, local and family-run establishments have taken up residence in this modern, open-plan marketplace with indoor and outdoor seating. Find it on Saint Asaph St. RIVERSIDE MARKET A seven-day a week indoor farmers’ market fronting the banks of the Ōtakaro Avon River, this is your one-stop-shop for tummy-loving produce. In fact, the whole of Riverside is a mecca of retail and hospitality. SALT DISTRICT A clever acronym for Christchurch’s CBD (Saint Asaph, Lichfield and Tuam), SALT District is an exciting mash-up of laneways, shipping container pop-up shops and heritage buildings housing chic cafés, as well as tattoo parlours, thrift shops and art studios. BOXED QUARTER No visit to Christchurch is complete without a nosey around the BOXed Quarter. A distinctly urban hub of art, music, food and culture, this slick, artistic precinct is jam-packed with eateries, bars and cafés, all interspersed with music studios, gallery spaces and scores of creatives. SMASH PALACE Because who doesn't want their drink served to them from the window of a bus? Located on High St.
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THE ART CENTRE
Anton Matthews – Proud owner of Joe's Garage Wigram, Fush, Christchurch
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he Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is a cultural treasure held in trust for Christchurch residents and visitors. Its mission is to foster interest and involvement in art, culture, creativity, the creative industries and education. Combined with the country’s largest collection of heritage buildings, more than two-thirds of the site is open to the public (the rest is under restoration). Explore Rutherford’s Den, art galleries, boutique retailers, cafés, wine bar and cinemas. Every Sunday local artisans sell crafts and edibles at the mākete. TOP TIP: The four-bedroom Creative Residence is available for hire when the centre is not hosting creatives from out of town. Clock Tower, Christchurch © Christchurc h Art Centre
Nau mai, haramai ki Ōtautahi! Welcome to Christchurch. I love it here because there are so many things to do that are just a stone's throw away. These are a handful of my faves! Start your day by heading into Grizzly Bagel down Wells St for a doughnut and a coffee, or pop next door to Supreme and wrap your mouth around one of their yummy cinnamon buns. You won’t be disappointed.
VISITORS SAY 'I love this space. I believe it's one of the jewels in Christchurch's crown and perfectly blends the historic with the contemporary. It's a go-to for gifts, food and drink, films and generally feeling good.'
Grab your togs and pack some sunscreen and drive over to Cass Bay. The water is crystal clear, there’s a playground for the kids. Be sure to pack a picnic if you’re planning on
being there for more than thre hours. If the sun is out and you feel like stretching your legs, head out to Ferrymead and walk the coastal pathway out to Sumner. Grab an ice cream and check out the surf before turning around and walking it off. Keen for a good laugh? Check out The Court Jesters and their famous Scared Scriptless show on a Friday night. It’s been running for 30 years now and they are still cracking Christchurch locals up! When it comes to iconic Kiwi kai, you can’t go past Fush. Real Kiwi fish and chips, fried chicken, milkshakes and burgers is my kind of kai. It's cool, it's relaxed and the manaakitanga (hospitality) is always front and centre. I'm biased, of course, but I built it that way!
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TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE ORANA WILDLIFE PARK Visitors here get to see New Zealand’s only gorillas, hand-feed majestic giraffe, meet mighty rhino up close, travel through the Lion Habitat, observe shy kiwi and encounter mischievous kea. There are scheduled daily presentations, a Safari Shuttle, a guided walkabout, adventure playground and a 50-metre flying fox. And don't forget the gift shop! Park staff are proud to contribute to the release recovery programmes for threatened native wildlife and by visiting the zoo you are directly supporting this conservation work. WILLOWBANK WILDLIFE RESERVE There are more than 100 animal and bird species – including tuatara, otters, gibbons, wallabies and farmyard animals – that can be viewed while taking a pleasant stroll in a tranquil setting. Willowbank is the only place with the ‘Big 5’ – the cheeky kea, the very rare takahē, New Zealand’s bush parrot, the ancient tuatara and, of course, the fluffy kiwi.
EXPLORE LOCAL. EXPLORE THE TANNERY. With more than 50 unique shops, restaurants and bars, The Tannery has evolved into Christchurch’s premier retail destination.
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hey're not joking, this really is The Garden City. And it was awarded as much. In 1997 the South Island’s largest city was ceremoniously crowned the Garden City of the World in an international competition. This is what clinched the deal… Covering 165ha, Hagley Park is just minutes from the CBD and is often used for events such as Christmas In The Park and sports games in the internationalstandard Hagley Oval. Adjacent to this green mecca is Milbrook Reserve. Formerly part of architect Heathcote Helmore’s estate, it is
lesser known than its neighbour but offers a quiet pocket of riverside and landscaped garden, much liked by the locals. The Botanic Gardens have an impressive collection of horticulture from all over the world scattered across its 21ha oasis. Sit beside a beautiful lake watching the ducks, absorb the colours or pace the pathways. The Visitor Centre is an incredibly beautiful, architecturally-designed building with a function space and dedicated gallery with displays exploring Christchurch’s world of plants. There’s also a great café and gift shop.
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SEPTEMBER IS AN IDEAL MONTH FOR CATCHING THE JAPANESE CHERRY BLOSSOMS. TOP SPOTS INCLUDE THE BOTANIC GARDENS AS WELL AS THE TREES LINING HARPER AVE, NORTH OF HAGLEY PARK.
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens © Getty Images LEFT: Cherry blossom © Getty Images
The only place you can see New Zealand’s
Big TAKAHE
Previously thought extinct
Wildlife KIWI
New Zealand’s iconic bird
KAKA
A rare bush parrot
KEA TUATARA
The cheeky mountain parrot
An ancient reptile
Willowbank your kiwi guarantee
60 Hussey Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051 p. +64 3 359 6226 e. info@willowbank.co.nz
www.willowbank.co.nz
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International Antarctic Centre
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hristchurch is only 3825km from Antarctica, making the city the world’s gateway to the ice – but this attraction will have you thinking you’re right there, with interactive Antarctic adventures and fun learning experiences for visitors of all ages. Experience the dramatic seasonal lighting in the Four Seasons of Antarctica show where it snows every six minutes. Play in real snow and ice, survive an Antarctic storm, learn about modern day Antarctica, and hang
POP TO PORT HILLS
out with cute little blue penguins! Buckle up for the exciting Hägglund ride, take a simulated 4D Antarctic cruise with awesome scenery and wildlife, boogie down with Mumble in Happy Feet in 4D and see an Antarctic movie on a MASSIVE screen, plus more. It’s possibly the closest you’ll get to Antarctica without mounting your own expedition – but it’s warmer. This attraction is air-conditioned and warm jackets are provided for the snow and ice.
ALPINE VIEW HOLIDAY PARK & MOTELS
Picton Kaikoura By Pass North
Once you’ve absorbed every last drop of Christchurch, swap your shopping bags for a day pack and head out to Port Hills (Te Poho o Tamatea). This raw strip of land is the result of the Lyttelton volcano 12 million years ago, and just
a 20-minute drive from the city centre. Explore Halswell Quarry, with its historic sites and six sister-city gardens, discover the WWII military remnants at Godley Head, rock climb at the top of Rapaki Track and enjoy the views along the Bridle Path.
15 Minutes Christchurch City Centre
Airport
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Alpine View
650 Main South Rd, Templeton, Christchurch Ph/Fax: +64 3 349 7666 Email: alpine.view@xtra.co.nz Owners: Juanita, Bob & Carol Christie
Little River Cycle Trail
RUAPUNA West Coast
Burnham Timaru
• On SH 1, on south side 15min from city centre, airport, railway stations • Close to malls, restaurant, hotels, race courses, Ruapuna Motor Racing Circuit & golf courses • Tariff: motels from $130, s/c cabins from $120, std cabins from $60, power sites from $35, tent sites from $25
www.alpineviewholidayparkmotels.nz
ARCADIA MOTEL Geoff Lester, 564 Ferry Rd, Woolston, CHRISTCHURCH P: +64 3 389 4756 E: stay@arcadiamotel.co.nz • Quiet park setting 4km southeast of city centre. • Spacious grounds, parking for campervans/trucks. • Full kitchen. Free WiFi. Near CBD, Lyttelton, Ferrymead, Woolston Club, shops & bus. • Smart TVs in all rooms. • Discount for SuperGold Card holders.
The Golden Mile
MOTEL, TAVERN & RESTAURANT • All units ground level,
Slinking down from Port Hills, this bubbly port town has it all. Sheltered summertime swimming can be sought at Corsair Bay and there’s a weekly Saturday morning farmers’ market where a yarn with the vendors comes as easily as it does with your friends.
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Don’t get us wrong, the coffee in Christchurch is as top-level as you’d expect in any latte-loving city, but there’s something about taking the 20-minute drive to Lyttelton and nipping into a café in this cool, bohemian corner of the globe that really inspires. It’s both artsy and community spirited.
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Catch the ferry from the jetty to Quail Island. It's an idyllic motu for a picnic and multiple dips in the sea. Further along Lyttelton Harbour is Governors Bay, a thriving community, or if one ferry journey doesn’t suffice, return to the jetty for another cruise to Diamond Bay. The art galleries sparkle and the water dazzles: that's how the bay got its name.
RESERVATIONS: 0800 272 2342 • www.arcadiamotel.co.nz
recently renovated and serviced daily. • 24/7 camera surveillance for guest safety. • FREE WiFi. • 2 interconnecting units – family convenience. • Restaurant, Bar, Pokies and TAB on site. • Tariff: from $130 based on twin share, extra person $15.
Walking in the Port Hills, Christchurch © Julian Apse
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2-10 Trents Rd, Christchurch P: +64 3 349 6153 (Motel) • +64 3 349 7022 (Tavern) E: motels@thegoldenmile.co.nz
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ADULTS
ADULTS
$90 kids $35 Experience a majestic harbour full of wildlife including the endemic Hector’s Dolphins whilst cruising through an extinct volcanic crater. Get up close to wildlife, relax in the surrounds of nature and enjoy a warm kiwi welcome from our wonderful crew.
$185 kids $155 Encounter the world’s rarest dolphin, the Hector’s dolphin in your own back yard. You’ll swim in the wild with the world’s smallest dolphin in the world’s largest ocean.
Located at Main Wharf Akaroa – Only a 90 minute drive from Christchurch
Dolphin Guarantee* on Akaroa Experiences
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Quail Island Adventures Explore Quail Island’s timeless landscapes whilst walking the stunning 2 to 3 hour island loop track. Stop off at the calm swimming beach for a picnic and discover some Antarctic heritage, right on the doorstep of Christchurch. Just a 15 minute ferry ride from Lyttelton harbour.
ADULTS
$30 kids $15
We donate a portion of all ticket sales back towards the education and research of New Zealand’s Hector’s dolphins so we thank you greatly for supporting local. *See website for dolphin guarantee detail.
BOOK NOW 0800 436 574
www.blackcat.co.nz
