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1. Waimak Alpine Jet
- Thrills abound on this wet and wild ride up the Waimakariri River to the spectacular Waimakariri Canyon, where steep rock walls draped in thick... read more
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- Water Sports
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2. Porter Heights
- Porter Heights is the closest commercial ski field to Christchurch (one hour's drive by car), and has a great range of facilities for any keen... read more
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- Winter Sports
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3. Mount Hutt
- Open from early May until late October, Mount Hutt has one of the longest seasons in New Zealand. The road to the mountain base is not for the... read more
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- Winter Sports
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4. Woodcraft Gallery
- Easily located on the ground floor of the Christchurch Arts Centre Galleria, the Woodcraft Gallery displays some of New Zealand's finest woodwork.... read more
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5. Porritt Park
- Porritt Park is one of Christchurch's most diverse sporting grounds. The complex is home to many Canterbury sporting organizations. Its main tenants... read more
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6. Eastgate Shopping Centre
- Eastgate is a rapidly expanding mall in the central eastern suburb of Linwood. The best feature of this mall is its simple layout allowing for... read more
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- Shopping
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7. Sharplin Falls
- This well-formed track (one-hour return) leads through shady beech forest to Bowyers Stream. There is a choice of two routes to the falls themselves:... read more
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- Lakes and Rivers
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8. Woolshed Creek
- This easily-accessible area has a rich coal mining history and a patch of ancient silver beech forest. There are several pleasant walks emanating... read more
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9. Torlesse Wines
- Torlesse Wines began life in the small farming town of West Melton, a few kilometres west of Christchurch, before moving to Waipara in 1990. Named... read more
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10. Bridle Path (The)
- This historic track was hastily built in January 1851 to provide settlers with a route over the Port Hills. A road to Sumner was supposed to have... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Arthur's Pass. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
