Canterbury
DON’T MISS! •T he Waiau to Kaikōura drive – an incredible stretch of countryside. •E ating and drinking in Waipara’s vineyards.
450km of Spectacular
ALPINE PACIFIC Touring Route Kaikōura Peninsula © Bare Kiwi INSET: Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa © Natasha Shearer
ALPINE PACIFIC TOURING ROUTE MAP Kekerengu
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Reefton
NELSON LAKES NATIONAL PARK
VICTORIA 65 CONSERVATION PARK
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Springs Junction
Hanmer Springs
HANMER FOREST PARK
Whale
Kaikoura Goose Bay
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TH E E K RO AIK HE OU O T RA E W WH HA AL NA ES UP A U Watching Kaikoura NCTUHA / AR Y
Rakautara
Mount Lyford Village
Hanmer Springs
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SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN
HIKURANGI MARINE RESERVE
LAKE SUMNER FOREST PARK
ARTHUR’S PASS NATIONAL PARK
Waiau Culverden
Wai a u Riv e
Gore Bay
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Waikari
NZ Cycle Trail
Waipara
TranzAlpine
Te Araroa Trail
Amberley Sefton
Oxford 73
Rangiora
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Darfield
Inland Scenic Route 72
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Woodend
Kaiapoi
Christchurch’s World Buskers Festival street art
Kirwee
Tai Tapu
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Alpine Pacific Touring Route
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Rolleston Templeton Lyttelton Burnham Lincoln
Leeston Rakaia Southbridge
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Cheviot
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Hurunui
Hawkswood Parnassus
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Akaroa
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AA Centre Must-Do’s International Airport Domestic Airport 20km Golf i-SITE Visitor Centre
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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