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The South Island of New Zealand offers travellers spectacular
landscape as well as some of the most exciting sporting adventures
found anywhere. Claremont lies in the Hurunui North Canterbury
region in an area of the South Island blessed with exceptionally
beautiful and unspoiled topography combined with many unusual
and unique geological features. Nearby are the renowned Waipara
wineries in Canterbury. The Claremont Estate is remarkable, extremely
accessible, and a destination in its own right!
Join us on our 4WD scenic adventure tour or some of the other activities we offer at Claremont Estate
or drive to nearby Kaikoura for your whale watching experience,
never to be forgotten. Within easy reach, through spectacular
scenic routes, the Kaikoura whale
watching is world renowned.
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guests staying two or more nights in our luxury
lodge accommodation, a two and a half hour guided 4WD adventure
tour is complimentary. View the unique features of the remarkable Claremont Country Estate, boasting
the most spectacular geological features and scenery in Canterbury,
South Island, New Zealand, together with amazing natural wonders
found in the scenic Waipara river valley |
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 Claremont
Estate is a really great place to use as a hub or base for your Canterbury experience.
We are less than an hours drive to Christchurch City centre, yet
only an hour and a half scenic drive to Kaikoura and whale watching,
and about 50 minutes' drive to Hanmer Springs spa and thermal
pools. Some of the world's renowned trout and salmon fishing rivers
are within an easy drive of Claremont Estate. For the pursuit
of salmon, the rivers of the Waiau, Waimakariri and Rakaia are
ideal or experienced guides can take you to more remote trout
fishing spots at lakes and rivers in the Southern Alps. Likewise,
hunters can be guided in pursuit of chamois, tahr, deer, feral
goats, wild pig, and rabbit. With advance notice we can arrange
guides for your fishing or hunting excursions.
In winter, skiers may choose from a day at one of several Canterbury
ski fields just a short drive away or some world class heli-skiing.
Golfers have many choices, from the championship courses of Clearwater
Resort, Nr. Christchurch, Terrace Downs Resort, Hanmer Springs
to the fascinating and inexpensive local country courses nearby
at Amberley and Greta Valley.
As well, jet boating, horse trekking, hot air ballooning, bungy
jumping and a number of other great outdoor excursions suitable
for all levels can also be easily arranged for guests.
And after each day of activity, you can melt your cares away
in our garden spa bath - warm, bubbly, romantic and inviting!
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