Waipara Wine Tour
Time: 9.30 am - 3.30 pm
Cost: NZ$110

The South Island of New Zealand has some of the southernmost vineyards in the world with climatic conditions which produce distinctive wines that cannot be found anywhere else. The Waipara Valley is Canterbury's fastest growing wine region, located 50 minutes north of Christchurch with around 80 vineyards covering more than 1,500 hectares of plantings. It is an ideal cool climate grape growing region with Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc dominating local plantings.

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City Orientation Tour
Time: 9.00 am - 12.30 pm
Cost: NZ$50

Discover and enjoy the best that Christchurch has to offer accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide. This tour presents a wonderful overview of the city's culture, lifestyle and history.

Includes:
Transfers with a knowledgeable tour guide and commentary
Travel around some central city highlights and visit some of the outer areas, travelling over the Port Hills and return.

Arthurs Pass Tour - including TranzAlpine Train
Time: 7.45 am - 5.00 pm
Cost: NZ$295

This tour will take you on an unequalled scenic experience travelling deep into New Zealand's mighty Southern Alps. Travel across the Canterbury Plains to the township of Springfield where you will board the TranzAlpine train and view the alpine scenery enroute to Arthurs Pass. Continue by road to the Main Divide, just reaching the West Coast to view the 440 metre Otira Gorge viaduct - one of the most notable environmental engineering achievements in New Zealand. After lunch in Arthurs Pass, drive through the picturesque high alpine Porters Pass, stopping at the clear pristine waters of the Waimakariri River for a jetboat ride through the rocky gorge and afternoon tea.
Please note: Lunch costs are by own arrangement and are available in Arthurs Pass township.

Includes:
Transfers with a knowledgeable tour guide and commentary
One way TranzAlpine Train from Springfield to Arthurs Pass
Jet Boating at Springfield
Farm Visit
Afternoon Tea
Please note: Lunch is at your own cost

City Orientation Tour
Time: 9.00 am - 12.30 pm
Cost: NZ$50

Discover and enjoy the best that Christchurch has to offer accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide. This tour presents a wonderful overview of the city's culture, lifestyle and history.

Includes:
Transfers with a knowledgeable tour guide and commentary
Travel around some central city highlights and visit some of the outer areas, travelling over the Port Hills and return.

Akaroa Scenic Day Tour
Time: 8.30 am - 5.30 pm
Cost: NZ$180

Visit the beautiful historic seaside town of Akaroa known for its French heritage, and majestic scenery. Travel the scenic route to Akaroa, around the scenic coves and bays of Banks Peninsula, formed from an extinct volcano.

Includes:
Transfers with a knowledgeable tour guide and commentary
Two hour Cruise on Akaroa Harbour to view the majestic scenery and wildlife
Cheese tastings
Lunch at Bully Hayes Restaurant - choice of main course and tea or coffee

Tastes of New Zealand Tour
Time: 8.30 am - 1.00 pm
Cost: NZ$TBA

Visit some of Canterbury's niche food producers and taste some of New Zealand's finest delights including: de Spa Chocolatier, Akaroa Salmon, Euro Deli Meats, St Helena Wine Estate, Prenzel of Canterbury and Cracker of a Nut.

Includes:
Transfers with a knowledgeable tour guide and commentary
Tastings

Cooking Lesson
Time: 9.30 am - 3.00 pm
Cost: NZ$235

A chance to learn first-hand cooking secrets and practical techniques from celebrated Executive Chef Jimmy McIntyre. Incorporating a visit to Otahuna's organic potager gardens and lunch with wine so you can savour the fruits of your labour.

Hanmer Springs Day Tour
Time: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
Cost: NZ$118 excluding jet boat, NZ$230 including jet boat

Nestled in the magnificent South Island high country is Hanmer Springs, a beautiful and charming alpine village & spa resort surrounded by majestic mountains and mature forests. For 125 years, Hanmer Springs has attracted visitors seeking the benefits of it's natural mineral waters and clean, clear alpine air. Optional extra: jet boating the length of the spectacular Waiau Gorge (additional cost).

Includes:
Transfers with a knowledgeable tour guide and commentary
General Admission to Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve (guests must bring own bathing costume, towel supplied)
Wine tasting in Waipara
Please note: Lunch costs are by own arrangement and are available in Hanmer Springs village or in the Thermal Reserve

Skiing at Mt Hutt
Time: 7.00 am - 6.00 pm
Cost: NZ$60 (approx)

Travel on the Snowbus to Mt Hutt for a day of skiing. Rental equipment available for additional cost. The Snowbus is a daily shuttle that operates to / from Mount Hutt Ski field

Arthurs Pass Tour - including TranzAlpine Train
Time: 7.45 am - 5.00pm (same tour as Tuesday)
Cost: NZ$295

This tour will take you on an unequalled scenic experience travelling deep into New Zealand's mighty Southern Alps. Travel across the Canterbury Plains to the township of Springfield where you will board the TranzAlpine train and view the alpine scenery enroute to Arthurs Pass. Continue by road to the Main Divide, just reaching the West Coast to view the 440 metre Otira Gorge viaduct - one of the most notable environmental engineering achievements in New Zealand. After lunch in Arthurs Pass, drive through the picturesque high alpine Porters Pass, stopping at the clear pristine waters of the Waimakariri River for a jetboat ride through the rocky gorge and afternoon tea.
Please note: Lunch costs are by own arrangement and are available in Arthurs Pass township.

Includes:
Transfers with a knowledgeable tour guide and commentary
One way TranzAlpine Train from Springfield to Arthurs Pass
Jet Boating at Springfield
Farm Visit
Afternoon Tea