We were looking for a short trip taking two or three days from Christchurch to Queenstown taking in as many highlights as possible. Sally was superb at organising the itinerary and made sure it covered everything we wanted, including further trips and transport as far as Stewart Island. Although Canterbury Trails didn't arrange our trip beyond Stewart Island, Sally kindly... More

Our tour with Canterbury Trails was incredible. We were newbies to tramping. John showed us how to reach the hut at Bealey Spur, which rocks to step on, how to ford a stream, how to stroll around a gorgeous lake and walk beaches and collect "memory rocks" that were then made into necklaces! And our first glaciers. And our first... More

We had the pleasure of being guided by John, the most knowledgeable and helpful guide we've had the pleasure of being with. His knowledge of the history, geology and ecology of NZ was amazing and only exceeded by his wit and overall personality. The brownies prepared by "the guide of last resort" were an added plus. More

I took 2 day trips with Canterbury Trails out of Christchurch. The tour guides were very well informed and went out of their way to provide a meaningful tour of the areas we visited. I can't speak highly enough of their service. More

In late November, my husband and I embarked on a 10-day custom tour of New Zealand;s South Island with Canterbury Trails, with John as our guide. Admittedly I first contacted CT partly because I am a sucker for word play---not necessarily the best basis for choosing a tour guide--- and booking over the internet can be risky, as well. Nevertheless,... More

Sally Lilley of Canterbury Trails gave us a wonderful insight into the wine area around Christchurch. As Christchurch was so badly damaged by the earthquake we were limited in the attractions we could see in the city, a wine tour out of the city seemed the ideal solution. Sally was very friendly and informative and was very willing to suggest... More

A real must if you are visiting Christchurch and have some spare time is a day tour with Canterbury Trails to Arthur's Pass. The day tour includes a trip on the TranzAlpine train which in itself is spectacular. We were met by the guide at Arthur's Pass railway station and spent the next few hours exploring the National Park with... More

Spent a wonderful day with Canterbury Trails visiting Akaroa. John, the guide and owner, who collected me from my hotel and with the rest of our group travelled to Akaroa and saw the most amazing scenery. Plenty of stops for photographs and some wonderful brownies baked by the owner. After lunch we boarded Black Cat cruises for a lovely boat... More