DISCOVER SOUTH CANTERBURY
DISCOVER SOUTH CANTERBURY
Itinerary Ideas Itinerary Ideas
South Canterbury Itinerary Ideas Talk to us about South Canterbury tour and itinerary ideas featuring both new and existing product. Itineraries can be tailored for both self drive and group tour options.
Home of Maori Rock Art
Tastes of South Canterbury
Featuring the Te Ana Ngai Tahu Rock Art Centre and tours to visually stunning and memorable rock art sites around South Canterbury. (See Trade Ready Operators, Page 2).
Highlights of the South Canterbury Food & Wine trail, featuring the best local produce and gourmet experiences from the Timaru, Waimate and Mackenzie Districts. (See Food and Wine Trail page 8.) Enjoy the flavours of South Canterbury and the colourful personalities behind them!
The Road to Mesopotamia Travel from the historic boutique village of Geraldine, through beautiful Peel Forest and further up the Rangitata Valley into some of New Zealand’s most isolated and historic sub-alpine high country farming areas. Activities and themes to enjoy and explore in the Rangitata Valley include: •
adventure activities: white water rafting, kayaking, horse-riding, mountain-biking and walking through unique podocarp native forest
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historic high country farm: Mesopotamia Station visit one of New Zealand’s most isolated working high country farms. Opportunities include mountain-biking, walking or hiking, lunch stop, merino products, historic/farm talk from the owners
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Lord of the Rings Country: Stunning views of Middle Earth including where scenes from Edoras and Helms Deep were filmed. 4WD tours available
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Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park (Rangitata Valley Access) Walking, hiking and mountain biking. Guided options available.
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Highlights of South Canterbury Group or self-drive itineraries featuring highlights of South Canterbury – elements that can be incorporated include scenic tours, cultural highlights, Geraldine boutique village, highlights of South Canterbury townships, the South Canterbury Food and Wine trail and farm or high country station visits. (See Regional Highlights and Don’t Miss, pages 12 to 13.)
Adventure Geraldine Combination adventure packages featuring Rangitata Rafts, Peel Forest Horse Treks and the Four Peaks High Country track. (See Trade Ready Operators).