Canterbury and the West Coast

The Canterbury plains stretch down the east side of the South Island and are home to the small town of Kaikoura, famous for its abundant marine life. In the Maori language, ’kai’ means ’to eat’ and ’koura’ means ’crayfish’ – enjoy some of New Zealand’s freshest seafood whilst gazing out to sea, looking out for giant Sperm Whales, pods of dolphins and seal colonies that frequent these shores.

Canterbury and the West Coast

From here you can continue on to Christchurch, the Garden City, with its many beautiful parks, country gardens and English architecture. Meanwhile, the west coast is home to the stunning Glaciers of Franz Josef and Fox – here you can explore incredible ice caves and dramatic seracs.

Where to go in Canterbury and the West Coast

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Hapuku Lodge

Hapuku Lodge

Kaikoura, Canterbury and the West Coast, New Zealand

Designed as a contemporary luxury country lodge, Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses sit at the foot of South Island's spectacular Kaikoura Ranges, looking out over the rugged Pacific Coast of New Zealand - home to an abundance of marine life.

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FLOCKHILL

FLOCKHILL

Arthurs Pass, Canterbury and the West Coast, New Zealand

Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of the Southern Alps, with a stay on ‘the chicest sheep station in the world.’ Part of the FLOCKHILL Sheep Station, the Homestead is a luxurious alpine lodge offering a range of adventurous and exciting experiences.

Annandale

Annandale

Akaroa, Canterbury and the West Coast, New Zealand

Step off the beaten track and discover Annandale, set amid a rugged landscape of hills and bays on Banks Peninsula. Only an hour from Christchurch, this hidden gem sits on a 4000-acre farm in one of the world's most spectacular coastal locations.

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Otahuna Lodge

Otahuna Lodge

Christchurch, Canterbury and the West Coast, New Zealand

Otahuna is an elegant, opulent lodge set at the heart of a rolling country estate. With commanding views of its landscaped gardens and far beyond to the surrounding plains, the views take you to the foot of New Zealand's Southern Alps.

Adventure Riding Culture
The Lindis

The Lindis

Canterbury and the West Coast, New Zealand

Nestled in the pristine Ahuriri Valley in New Zealand’s South Island, you will find The Lindis. New Zealand’s newest luxury lodge has been created for you to unwind and relax while taking in the surrounding idyllic setting.

Adventure Riding Culture
Mount Cook Lakeside Retreat

Mount Cook Lakeside Retreat

Mt Cook, Canterbury and the West Coast, New Zealand

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is set in a forest wilderness overlooking the turquoise blue waters of Lake Pukaki. It is right on the doorstep of Aoraki Mt Cook National Park located in the beautiful and unique Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area.

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The George

The George

Christchurch, Canterbury and the West Coast, New Zealand

Christchurch's The George is the essence of supreme comfort, a luxury, contemporary hotel with individual attention in an intimate ambience, just moments from the heart of New Zealand's garden city opposite Hagley Park.

Culture Short Break
Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass

Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass

Arthurs Pass, New Zealand

Wilderness Lodge is a family-friendly eco-lodge in the dramatic Arthur’s Pass on New Zealand’s South Island. Set on a 4000 acre working sheep farm, you can enjoy nature walks, fly-fishing and sheep farm experiences.

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Epic New Zealand

Epic New Zealand

Christchurch, Arthurs Pass, Franz Josef & Southern Lakes

Lose yourself in this wild matrix of luxurious lodges, unparalleled scenery, vast wilderness and rugged beauty as you delve deep into the South Island of New Zealand. Explore untouched lands and photograph epic landscapes. Witness tussock clad-plains, monolithic mountains, glacial lakes, endemic forests and undulating farmlands, not to mention...

Adventure Couples Diving Fishing

GBP £10,800 pp

16 nights
Family Fun in New Zealand

Family Fun in New Zealand

Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Abel Tasman, Kaikoura, Queenstown

New Zealand is the epitome of cool, fun and wild, making it the perfect haven for families to spread their wings and embrace the exhilarating outdoor adventures that ooze from its core. From the cosmopolitan Auckland and turquoise waters in the Bay of Islands in the North, to the volcanic wonderland of Rotorua and buzzing hub of Queenstown in the...

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GBP £15,100 pp

11 nights
Ultimate New Zealand

Ultimate New Zealand

Auckland, Rotorua, Nelson, Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown

Be truly enamoured with the land of the long white cloud with its endless landscapes, sensational scenery and an abundance of activities to embrace. From wine tasting in Central Otago to guided food tours and river trips , from diving in Abel Tasman National Park to whale watching in Kaikoura whether you appreciate wildlife, wine, adventure,...

Couples Adventure Fishing Wildlife

GBP £29,900 pp

18 nights
Limitless New Zealand

Limitless New Zealand

Bay of Islands, Taupo, Hawkes Bay, Christchurch & Glenorchy

Plunge straight into mother nature’s playground, a land of untamed wilderness but all the while staying in ultimate luxury at world-famous ‘super lodges’. Whether on the edge of a crystal-clear lake, the banks of a river, amongst rolling fields or native forest, the locations are nothing less than spectacular. This limitless trip takes you through...

Adventure Golf Couples
14 nights
Active South Island

Active South Island

Christchurch, Arthur's Pass, Lake Heron, Wanaka, Fiordland

Plunge into an abundance of outdoor adventure as you explore New Zealand’s beautiful and epic South Island in this ultimate road-trip. It really is an active traveller's dream, a playground of rewarding and exhilarating experiences; spend your days hiking, kayaking, mountain biking and exploring remote sheep stations by 4x4, embrace heli-hiking in...

Adventure Couples Off the beaten track

GBP £17,000 pp

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