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Akaroa
	Akaroa Harbour dolphin watching & swimming Your swimming with dolphins experience at Akaroa is just 90 minutes from Christchurch. A 'must do' for all animal lovers with a basic level of swimming ability, whether as part of a day trip to Akaroa or as part of your stopover in this scenic haven. Swimming with Dolphins Akaroa is a two hour cruise,	More
Akaroa
	Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruises Make this two hour cruise on Akaroa Harbour, part of your day trip to Akaroa, or allow time for it during your stopover. Akaroa is located 90 minutes drive from from Christchurch. Akaroa township enjoys a stunning setting on the shores of this picturesque harbour.	More
Christchurch
	Ballooning Adventures Up Up & Away Providing spectacular balloon rides over the Canterbury Plains from Christchurch, Balloon Adventures Up Up and Away Limited operates five of the largest and most advanced balloons in New Zealand.	More
Christchurch
	Canterbury Trails Guided Tour Akaroa Personally Guided Day Tour - Akaroa & Banks Peninsula from Christchurch featuring two options Banks Peninsula and Akaroa includes Akaroa harbour cruise or Banks Peninsula and Akaroa includes Akaroa swim with dolphins.	More
Christchurch
	Canterbury Trails Guided Tour Akaroa Kaikoura A guided day trip to Kaikoura with Canterbury Trails provides the opportunity to travel to this unique coastal region. Your knowledgeable guide will ensure that you make the most of both your journey and your destination.	More
Christchurch
	Canterbury Trails Guided Tour Arthurs Pass Personally Guided Day Tours - Arthurs Pass National Park and Otira Gorge. The Southern Alps of New Zealand is a truly spectacular mountain range and, once you leave the Canterbury Plains, the route between Christchurch and Arthurs Pass has an awe inspiring landscape at every turn.	More
Christchurch
	Christchurch Wildlife Cruises Lyttelton Harbour Unwind in the sea air as we whisk you away to experience the extensive local marine life including the world's smallest and rarest marine dolphin - the Hector's or New Zealand Dolphins. Watch also for the New Zealand Fur Seal and White Flippered Blue Penguin	More
Christchurch
	Clearwater Golf Course Clearwater Golf Course is a par 72 championship course is home to the NZ PGA Championship. Designed by John Darby in consultation with New Zealand golfing legend, Sir Bob Charles, the course combines elements of links golf inspired by the great Scottish courses with parkland golf, more reminiscent of Florida. Playable year-round, the course meanders around a succession of spring-fed lakes and trout-filled streams, with uninterrupted views of the spectacular Southern Alps.	More
Christchurch
	High Country Explorer Guided Tour Arthurs Pass Travel the Canterbury Plains, river and high country with High Country Explorer, including the renowned TranzAlpine Train. By incorporating 4 different modes of transport from one location to the next, you will be able to visit areas normally inaccessible, and experience more spectacular scenery and grandeur	More
Rakaia Gorge
	Terrace Downs Golf Course At the first tee… mountain views stretch to the horizon, a shimmering lake mesmerizes and lush fairways beckon. Terrace Downs golf course offers a par 72, 18-hole championship golf course, rated as one of the top courses and golfing destinations in New Zealand. Based at the foothills of the Southern Alps. The course was designed by Sid Pudicombe and Associates in 1993 and officially opened in December 2001. It offers a unique mixture of Parklands and Links style with the underlying philosophy of the course development assuring its integration into the natural environment and the respect and enjoyment of all who play on it. The views of the Rakaia Gorge and mountain vistas remain a constant challenge for players to keep their eye on the ball!	More