Outdoor Activities
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Sky Diving kiwis
Welcome to Skydiving Kiwis the #1 spot in Canterbury to do your tandem skydive! Located in Ashburton only a stone's throw from Christchurch and nestled in the heart of Canterbury's majestic scenery, your mind blowing New Zealand skydiving experience awaits you. https://www.skydivingkiwis.com/ |
Rakaia Gorge & Walkway
This walkway offers several geological and historic features as it traverses the edge of the Rakaia Gorge.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/mount-hutt-area/things-to-do/rakaia-gorge-walkway/
This walkway offers several geological and historic features as it traverses the edge of the Rakaia Gorge.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/mount-hutt-area/things-to-do/rakaia-gorge-walkway/
- Discovery Jet Boat Ride in the Gorge http://www.discoveryjet.co.nz/
Mount Somers
Mt Somers in mid-Canterbury features rugged bush, open sub-alpine tussock lands, historic coalmines, impressive volcanic formations and deep canyons.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/mount-somers-area/?tab-id=50578
Mt Somers in mid-Canterbury features rugged bush, open sub-alpine tussock lands, historic coalmines, impressive volcanic formations and deep canyons.
- Mt Somer's is also home to a fantastic walkway, created by a group of keen locals called the Mt Somers Walkways Society.
- The old Blackburn mine can be seen on one of the tracks in the Mount Somers Conservation Area.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/mount-somers-area/?tab-id=50578
Ski at Mount Hutt
Mt Hutt has been voted New Zealand’s best ski resort four years running at the World Ski Awards. A true alpine experience, with wide open terrain with leg burning runs, monster snowfalls, and spectacular views. You’ve not skied in New Zealand until you’ve skied Hutt!
Open June-October
https://www.mthutt.co.nz/
Mt Hutt has been voted New Zealand’s best ski resort four years running at the World Ski Awards. A true alpine experience, with wide open terrain with leg burning runs, monster snowfalls, and spectacular views. You’ve not skied in New Zealand until you’ve skied Hutt!
Open June-October
https://www.mthutt.co.nz/
Hakatere Conservation Park
Hakatere Conservation Park, in mid-Canterbury, is centered around the Ashburton Lakes District between the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers.
It covers nearly 60,000 hectares of rugged mountain country, tussocklands, beech forest and sparkling clear rivers and lakes between two mighty rivers the Rakaia and Rangitata.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/hakatere-conservation-park/
Hakatere Conservation Park, in mid-Canterbury, is centered around the Ashburton Lakes District between the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers.
It covers nearly 60,000 hectares of rugged mountain country, tussocklands, beech forest and sparkling clear rivers and lakes between two mighty rivers the Rakaia and Rangitata.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/hakatere-conservation-park/
Rangitata Rafts
THE ULTIMATE RAFTING EXPERIENCE!
With Grade 2-5 rapids we have something for everyone! With exclusive access to Canterbury’s incredible Rangitata Gorge, we offer grade 2 to 5 whitewater rafting adventures for people of all ages and abilities. Come and conquer some of NZ’s most remote and exhilarating rapids and enjoy some good old kiwi hospitality while you tuck into a BBQ and watch your photos with us at the end of your trip.
https://www.rafts.co.nz/
THE ULTIMATE RAFTING EXPERIENCE!
With Grade 2-5 rapids we have something for everyone! With exclusive access to Canterbury’s incredible Rangitata Gorge, we offer grade 2 to 5 whitewater rafting adventures for people of all ages and abilities. Come and conquer some of NZ’s most remote and exhilarating rapids and enjoy some good old kiwi hospitality while you tuck into a BBQ and watch your photos with us at the end of your trip.
https://www.rafts.co.nz/
Ballooning Canterbury
Escape to a world of peace & tranquility. Hot air ballooning is a magical experience and a flight with Ballooning Canterbury offers panoramic views across the fertile Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps. There is nothing quite so romantic and exciting as floating effortlessly over an ever changing landscape.
https://ballooningcanterbury.com/
Escape to a world of peace & tranquility. Hot air ballooning is a magical experience and a flight with Ballooning Canterbury offers panoramic views across the fertile Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps. There is nothing quite so romantic and exciting as floating effortlessly over an ever changing landscape.
https://ballooningcanterbury.com/