Garden Tour

3 hrs 40 km

A half day tour of private gardens , meeting the gardeners who design and tend these prize winning gardens and allow us to be called the “ Garden City “.

Organic Harvest and Cooking Tour

4.5 hrs

45 km

Harvest some seasonal fruits and vegetables, visit organic productive garden as well as flower garden (not totally organic ) Enjoy doing some cooking and then enjoy lunch together in my sunroom.

Coastal Hiking

3 hrs 60 km

Enjoy a walk along our most scenic piece of coastal track 20 minutes from the city centre. Glorious views of Banks Peninsula, the city and towards the Southern Alps.

Picnic Golf

5 hrs 100 km

Enjoy 9 holes of golf on a rural course with a Kiwi who is an 18 handicapper. Ideal for those who wish for an informal hit of golf on a quiet scenic course with a picnic to follow. Ideal for beginners or visitors to our shores

Aoraki Mount Cook

12 hrs 620km

See the turquoise colours of Lake Tekapo and visit The Church of The Good Shepherd.View New Zealand s tallest mountain Aoraki Mount Cook. 3754 metres.

Tranz Alpine Train Trip

9 hrs

300 km

Journey on the Alpine Train on the most scenic part up the spectacular Waimakariri River Valley into the Southern Alps.Explore Arthurs Pass National Park ,waterfalls, Native Beech Forests and Alpine plants Short walks through ancient Native Beech forests .Enjoy homemade picnic amongst stunning mountains and lakes.

Kaikoura Whalewatch

420km

11 hrs

A day trip to Kaikoura to see the massive Sperm Whales or Swim with the dusky dolphins.See the NZ Fur seals up close and enjoy the terrific variety of wildlife.

Akaroa Hectors Dolphin

190 km

8 hrs

A day tour to the scenic week end retreat on Banks Peninsula. Rustic rural scenery and a scenic boat cruise around the harbour to see the endangerd Hectors Dolphin.

Hanmer Springs

260km

8 hrs

Travel through the Waipara Wine region to Hanmer and enjoy a soak in the hot pools. Option to play golf, bungy, horseride or jet boat.

Farm Visit

Picnic Lunch

90 km

4 hrs

See a sheep shearing and sheep dog demonstration. Your guide grew up on a farm so I enjoy to talk about current farming and the issues involved. Followed by lunch in a scenic location.

City Sights

45km

3 hrs

View the highlights of our Garden City. Mona Vale, Sumner Beach ,The University and Sign of Takahe viewing platform. AM Tea or PM Tea included.

Homedinner

Nightview and Casino

4 hrs

50 km

Enjoy Dinner in a typical New Zealand Home.

A 3 course dinner largely harvested from my own vegetable garden.

View the night lights and Southern Cross.Visit Casino to try your luck

Fishing

One very good reason to visit New Zealand. The fishing combined with the scenery makes for an amazing day out. Fish or no fish……