Day trip
When one day of your weekend is booked with chores and errands, let the other day be something that excites you. Let that be Hanmer Springs, taking advantage of a destination that feels like a full holiday yet can simply be a well-planned day trip. Morning: Assuming you’re based in Christchurch, begin bright […]
Heal your mind in Hanmer
While Christchurch’s lively city promotes social, fitness-filled lifestyles, relaxing mental health days are also essential every so often to re-energise. What better place to rest and recharge than a nearby alpine spa village? Rich in natural surroundings, Hanmer Springs is an ideal location for a wellness getaway. At a time where caring for […]
Destinations: West Coast adventures
The rugged West Coast of the South Island comes into its own during the warm summer months, a utopia for adventure, and experiences like none other. The Coast boasts 600 extraordinary kilometres of coastline, mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, glaciers, with endless opportunities to get active or just take it slow. Its small towns […]
Relish this: Gordon’s Pickles
Leveraging two decades of experience supplying gherkins and pickled onions into many of New Zealand’s largest and most recognisable food service customers, Gordon’s Pickles has an impressive range of ‘ready to serve’ quality products, available direct from its factory door. Amongst a selection of sliced and whole gherkins, chilli and honey-flavoured, and traditional […]
Café and roastery in one: Coffee Worx
Between Wigram and Rangiora, this loved-by-locals café chain offers its classic roast both north and south. Rangiora is a growing and thriving town that is now a similar size to Ashburton, at approximately 20,000 residents. Have you been lately? It boasts several unique clothing stores, upmarket homeware stores, and a great collection of […]
ADVENTURE
An adrenaline rush or a relaxed afternoon in the sun, Hanmer Springs has the activity for you this summer. Located a 90-minute drive from Christchurch city, the alpine village has a variety of activities on offer. Thrilling bungy jumps and jet boat rides to bike trails, strolls and window shopping, embrace summer’s warmth […]
Get festive in North Canterbury
December calls for Christmas festivities in warm weather. North Canterbury is one place to be with seasonal events and entertainment to share with friends, family, or colleagues. Kaiapoi Sounds of Summer Embrace the warm weather with an evening of music. Kaiapoi Sounds of Summer is taking place on 7 December with headline act […]
Freedom with a view: Amuri Estate
A summer escape awaits just a short drive from Christchurch, blending luxury and serenity, only 10 minutes from Hanmer Springs. This stunning retreat offers panoramic views over historic farm stations, with the Waiau River winding below the towering Southern Alps. By night, the sky fills with stars, creating an enchanting atmosphere for a […]
Destinations: Top of the South
From Nelson Tasman and Marlborough to Golden Bay, the Top of the South encompasses some of New Zealand’s loveliest scenery, and destinations. During summer, the Top of the South is renowned for its warm climate, stunning beaches, creative artisans, wine country, and heartland towns, many less than a day’s travel from Christchurch. Marlborough […]
Absolutely awesome Akaroa
From the sea to the skyline, the coastal town of Akaroa offers a multitude of activities for visitors. A popular weekend haven for Cantabrians, this seaside town is brimming with tantalising, often French-inspired, places to wine, and dine, indulge in some retail therapy, dive into water-based activities, or relax. On the way over […]
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