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Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Centre
Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Centre
Old Chief Post Office
Cathedral Square
Christchurch
New Zealand
Tel: 643 379 9629
Fax: 643 365 0787
URL: http://www.christchurchnz.com/
E-mail: info@christchurchnz.net
Official visitors guide and travel planner for Christchurch and Canterbury, NZ: accommodation, adventure activities, skiing, sightseeing, transport, photos, maps, itineraries, events and conferences.Christchurch is the second largest city in New Zealand and the hub of the stunning Canterbury region. Its lively cafe scene, historic tram, Antarctic Centre, award winning gardens and varied festival programme all make Christchurch a great place to visit.
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Tour companies
Adventure Junkies
Adventure Junkies
PO BOX 1858
Queenstown
New Zealand
Tel: 64 3 442 532
Fax: 643 4425325
E-mail: info@adventure-junkies.com
Adventure Junkies New Zealand offers the ultimate New Zealand adventure tour, by combining the best activities, extreme sports and adrenalin highs that the South Island of New Zealand has to offer. As part of our 10 day adventure sports tours we offer Tandem Sky Dive from 12,000 feet. This is an ultimate adrenalin activity that should be part of any New Zealand adventure travel. Safely harnessed to a qualified instructor, you will Freefall from 12,000 ft and experience terminal velocity.
World Expeditions
World Expeditions
level 2, 35, High St
Central City
Auckland 01
New Zealand
Tel: 0800 350 354
Fax: 09 3684162
E-mail: enquiries@worldexpeditions.co.nz
Small group adventures with truly unique itineraries and over 30 years experience. Our Active Adventures and Softer Journeys have all been designed with responsible travel in mind and we now have a complete Community Projects Travel programme around the globe.
Spey Creek Trophy Hunting New Zealand
c/o 1525 East Noble, Suite 113
Visalia, CA
Kaikoura 93292
New Zealand
Tel: 559-901-9505
E-mail: hunt@sctrophyhunting.com
Exceptional wild game hunting in the breathtaking South Island of New Zealand. Red stag, elk, chamois, tahr and more. Customized hunts, bow hunting, helicopter hunting, hunting by foot and vehicle, trout fishing, etc. Stunning location with luxury lodge accommodation and facilities.
Flying Kiwi New Zealand Adventure Tours
Flying Kiwi New Zealand Adventure Tours
4b Forests Road
Nelson 7001
New Zealand
Tel: 006435470171
Fax: 006435470173
E-mail: info@flyingkiwi.com
Flying Kiwi is the ultimate way to experience the outdoor beauty and excitement of New Zealand. These unique trips immerse you in the most stunning parts of the country.
Archer Tours
Archer Tours
10 Santiago Place, Magellan Heights
Hamilton 3210
New Zealand
Tel: 64 7 854 644
Fax: 64 7 854 644
E-mail: jim@archertours.co.nz
We specialize in customized, private tours of both the North and South Islands. Tell us what you wish to see and do and we will arrange an itinerary to suit your wishes. Your tour can be as exciting or as relaxing as you want, nothing is a problem we go that extra mile to make your NZ vacation remembered for a lifetime.
Independent Bicycle Tours New Zealand
86a Aylesford Street
Canterbury
Christchurch 8002
New Zealand
Tel: 643 3852 533
E-mail: info@cyclehire.co.nz
Experience the spectacular scenery of the South Island of New Zealand at your own pace, for a fraction of the cost of fully guided bicycle tours. We provide maps, equipment and quality accommodation along the way. Let us do the work, while you enjoy the ride. We are aimed at independent cyclists who want the hassles taken out of their holiday, but want to go at their own pace.
Alpine Safari Tour
PO Box 14037
Christchurch 8001
New Zealand
Tel: 64 3 359 913
Fax: 64 3 359 905
The 'Alpine Safari' is a spectacular high country adventure tour from Christchurch, New Zealand. Featuring Jet Boat, Four Wheel Drive "Unimog", and the world famous TranzAlpine train journey. We cater for people of all ages (an 89 year old young lady holds the record).
Nature's Highway New Zealand
Riccarton
Christchurch
New Zealand
Tel: 64 3 318 4821
Fax: 64 3 318 4144
URL: http://www.natureshighway.co.nz/
E-mail: jackiegardner@xtra.co.nz
Self-guided bicycle tours throughout the South Island of New Zealand suitable for individuals or groups of all ages and abilities. Join us for a new and exciting kind of cycling holiday, we look after everything for you from booking your accommodation to supplying you with a bike and helmet. Our routes are all on road with full vehicle support. We also design custom cycling vacations, golf packages & transfers to Canterbury golf courses.
Alpine Hunting Services New Zealand
211 W Belt Rangiora
Christchurch
New Zealand
Tel: 643 325 7980
Alpine Hunting Services offer fully guided wilderness fly fishing for rainbow and brown trout throughout the South Island of New Zealand, one of nature's last frontiers. Our specialty is sightfishing (or spotting the trout) as well as parting with the secrets and techniques of success.All fishing trips are individually planned and include a mix of locations to make use of the best fishing available. Non fishers welcome and sightseeing may be included.
Wyndon Aviation Helicopter Tours
Wyndon Aviation Helicopter Tours
Maddisons Road, Weedons, No 5RD
Christchurch
New Zealand
Tel: 643 347 8720
Fax: 643 347 8721
E-mail: admin@wyndonaviation.co.nz
Customised scenic flights & private charters throughout Canterbury & the South Island; Lord of the Rings locations, back country picnics, vineyard tours, golfing, heli-fishing & hunting, weddings.
Playing Around New Zealand
111a Lincoln Rd, Addington
Christchurch 8002
New Zealand
Tel: 00643339814
Fax: 006433380967
E-mail: info@playgolf.co.nz
Playing Around New Zealand is a tour company dedicated to providing high quality golf tours countrywide. Our vacation packages have been designed by New Zealand experts and have been enjoyed by travelling golfers from all over the world. Contact us for the golf experience of a lifetime.
Adventure South New Zealand
Adventure South New Zealand
P O Box 33 153
Christchurch
New Zealand
Tel: +64 3 942 1222
Fax: +64 3 942 4030
URL: http://www.advsouth.co.nz
E-mail: guide@advsouth.co.nz
Explore New Zealand's stunning South Island wilderness with our small group cycling or hiking tour. We explore the hidden secrets of the unique South Island with friendly, experienced guides. Our tours are suitable for all abilities and fitness levels. All cycling trips are fully lodged, catered and bus supported. Trip fees cover bus transport, mountain bike hire, designated activities, meals, accommodation and local taxes - virtually all the costs you will experience.
Remarkable Adventures New Zealand
Remarkable Adventures New Zealand
Christchurch
New Zealand
Tel: 643 942 122
Fax: 643 942 403
URL: http://www.remarkableadventuresnz.co.nz/
E-mail: info@remarkableadventuresnz.co.nz
Remarkable Adventures is a unique collection of multi-activity holidays suitable for people of average fitness. Our tours provide unhurried travel, the intimacy of small groups, opportunities to get off the beaten track to see New Zealand as the locals do, experience kiwi hospitality and enjoy the comfort of quality accommodation. Experience a wide range of truly iconic New Zealand activities such as visiting an off shore volcanic island, a bird sanctuary and a Maori Marae.
New Zealand Escorted Coach Tours
New Zealand Escorted Coach Tours
538 Wairakei Road
Christchurch
New Zealand
Tel: 643 961 5670
URL: http://www.newmanstravel.co.nz/
E-mail: res@southpacifictravellers.co.nz
See the best of New Zealand on an escorted motorcoach tour. Travel at an easy pace on modern touring coaches with a professional driver/guide. Optional meal plans are offered and recommended. All tours offer New Zealand's favourite sightseeing activities. Details of these inclusions are shown in each itinerary. Sightseeing is prebooked so you don't have to queue for tickets or risk missing out.
Haka Tours - Low Cost New Zealand Tours
Haka Tours - Low Cost New Zealand Tours
Christchurch
New Zealand
Tel: 0844 800 9256
Fax: 0161 819 2343
URL: http://www.hakatours.com/
E-mail: info@hakatours.com
Haka Tours runs low cost / high impact tours around New Zealand. Choose from a 16 or 26 day tour and then benefit a number of exclusively discounted activities including bungy jumping, swimming with dolphins, learn to surf tours, white-water rafting (grade 5 and scenic), skiing/snowboarding, sky diving, wine and brewery tours and a whole host of unique kiwi experiences!
South Pacific Motorcycle Tours New Zealand
South Pacific Motorcycle Tours New Zealand
43 Roscrea Place
Mandeville, RD2 Kaiapoi
Christchurch 7692
New Zealand
Tel: 643 312 0066
URL: http://www.motorbiketours.co.nz/
E-mail: info@motorbiketours.co.nz
Want to experience NZ's mind-blowing scenery and some of the world'sbest motorcycling roads? We offer superior, late-model motorcyclerental and guided tours for the discerning motorcyclist, operatingfrom Christchurch. Our prices reflect quality and include insurance,breakdown service, airport and city pick-up, maps, familiarizationride and premier service. Also available are hard or soft luggage,riding gear and special accommodation rates. Our expertise, guidanceand advice will guarantee your motorcycling adventure of a lifetime.
Royale Shuttles, Tours & Transfers
2 Bowen St
Christchurch 8041
New Zealand
Tel: 03 341 8140
Fax: 03 348 5450
E-mail: royale-pt@xtra.co.nz
Offering Shuttle services to all flights, buses, & trains for guests at all Hotels/Motels in the city. We also have a range of Sightseeing Tours from a 1/2-day to full day that can be tailored to suit all clients. Our Meet & Greet service can pick up keys from a Hotel/Motel if the client is arriving late. We also offer full Conference & Sporting Event transport needs when can cater for any number of passengers.
Black Cat Cruises
Black Cat Cruises
The Marina, Magazine Bay
Lyttelton
Christchurch 8841
New Zealand
Tel: 643 328 9078
Fax: 643 328 8699
URL: http://www.blackcat.co.nz/
E-mail: info@blackcat.co.nz
Experience the extensive local marine life of picturesque Lyttelton Harbour on a memorable two-hour wildlife cruise aboard the spacious Black Cat catamaran. Watch the rare Hector’s Dolphins found only in New Zealand. As well as dolphin watching you'll engage in a spot of sightseeing and hear about the history of the area. Only 15 minutes from central Christchurch. Free shuttle buses to the Marina depart regularly from the Cathedral Square.
KiwiCombo Pass New Zealand
KiwiCombo Pass New Zealand
Level 1, 538 Wairakei Rd
Christchurch 8540
New Zealand
Tel: 643 961 5670
Fax: 643 961 6861
E-mail: res@kiwicombopass.co.nz
KiwiCombo Pass combines New Zealand accommodation and transport into one convenient, cost-effective travel pass for independent self drive vacations. Choose the size of rental car you need and what type of accommodation that suits you best - self catering motels or full service hotels.Go anywhere, make up your own itinerary. Pre-book or book-as-you-go - during busy periods we recommend that accommodation is pre-booked. Free itinerary planning and booking service available 7 days.
South Pacific Travellers World New Zealand
South Pacific Travellers World New Zealand
538 Wairakei Rd
Christchurch 8540
New Zealand
Tel: 643 961 5670
Fax: 643 961 6861
E-mail: res@southpacifictravellers.co.nz
We offer a comprehensive range of flexible New Zealand touring holidays and sightseeing packages designed especially for independent travelers. Short break tours departing daily to all of New Zealand's most popular tourist destinations, self drive holidays with rental car or motor home, special interest Lord of the Rings, golf, skiing, spa and wine package holidays as well as escorted coach tours for those who prefer a group holiday.
Escape Adventures LTD
Escape Adventures LTD
31 Commercial Street
Takaka
Christchurch 7142
New Zealand
Tel: +64 3 5258783
E-mail: john@escapeadventures.co.nz
Escape Adventures, the gold standard in small group biking holidays in Africa, Asia, South America and at home in New Zealand. Small company, personal service and fantastic biking!
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Lake Tekapo Cottages
Lake Tekapo Cottages
12 Sealy St
PO Box 133
Christchurch
New Zealand
Cottage style accomodation near the lake and shops. Secluded and private in a big garden. Simple but comfortable, all self contained and serviced, with open fires or log burners, sundecks, good parking. If your looking for a stay in the New Zealand high country you have come to the right place.
Pegasus Bay View
Pegasus Bay View
121 a Moncks Spur Road
Redcliffs
Christchurch 8081
New Zealand
E-mail: pegasusbay@slingshot.co.nz
Enjoy spectacular views over the South Pacific and across the city to the Southern Alps from our modern home. Your private guest suite has its own entrance and is tastefully furnished, with spacious bedroom, TV lounge and private bathroom. Relax over a delicious breakfast, served outside on warm days. We are 15 minutes drive from Christchurch City centre and close to the pretty seaside suburb of Sumner, with its excellent cafes and restaurants.
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New Zealand Travel Guide
New Zealand Travel Guide
POB 636, Picton
Marlborough Sounds
Auckland 7250
New Zealand
Tel: 027-446-7276
URL: http://www.ronlaughlin.net/
E-mail: ronl@paradise.net.nz
New Zealand's #1 Travel Guide on CD. The most comprehensive information guide for visiting New Zealand ever produced. Over 100 locations to spend your nights free beside the ocean, the mountains, trout streams and peaceful beautiful countryside. Accommodation information from backpackers to top end lodges. List of the best cafes, galleries to visit, tourist sites, arrival and departure information, where to find rentals, caravan dump sites, holiday parks, Maori information, bus tours, events, festivals, NZ walkways and more.
Apollo Motorhomes New Zealand
Apollo Motorhomes New Zealand
c/o 698 Nudgee Road
Northgate, Brisbane
Auckland 4013
New Zealand
Tel: 0800-113-131
E-mail: info@apollocamper.co.nz
Apollo Motorhome Holidays offers a wide range of quality rental motor homes and campervans at very competitive prices across New Zealand. You can collect and return an Apollo motorhome from any of our two branches in New Zealand. With an Apollo you are not tied to a fixed itinerary. Travel at your own pace...
West Coast Shuttle
West Coast Shuttle
52 Marsden Rd
Greymouth 7805
New Zealand
Tel: 006437680028
Fax: 0037680328
E-mail: travel@westcoastshuttle.co.nz
Travel in comfort with West Coast Shuttle. Greymouth - Christchurch - Greymouth Return Daily. Departs I Site, Greymouth 8 a.m. Departs 123 Worcester Street, Christchurch 3 p.m. Features include: Air conditioning, ample leg room, reclining seats with individual cushions, air suspension for a smoother ride, on board toilet, chilled bottled water available. Pickups / drop offs at Arthur's Pass, Springfield, Sheffield, Darfield.
Airport Rentals Ltd
530 Sawyers Arms & Johns Rd
Christchurch
New Zealand
Tel: 64 3 359 5123
Fax: 64 3 359 5614
URL: http://www.airportrentals.co.nz/
E-mail: info@airportrentals.co.nz
Airport Rentals has been established for over a decade and offers a modern reliable fleet of rental vehicles including cars, station wagons, 4WD's, minibuses, vans and shuttle trailers at very competitive rates.You will receive friendly courteous service and we are only too happy to help you plan your itinerary and provide touring maps. We offer free transfers from Christchurch Airport to our depot only a few minutes away and are contactable 24 hours a day.
About New Zealand Rental Cars
About New Zealand Rental Cars
Christchurch
New Zealand
Family owned car hire company offering quality rental cars, stationwagons, 4WDs and minibuses at competitive rates, outstanding personal service, assistance with ferry & rail bookings. Convenient depots in Auckland, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch, Greymouth and Queenstown. Free child safety seats, Airport/Motel transfers and a 24 hour accident/breakdown service makes us the perfect choice for peace-of-mind New Zealand self drive holidays.
Shoestring Rentals
Shoestring Rentals
Airport
Christchurch 8000
New Zealand
Tel: 64-3-3777994
Fax: 64-3-3777974
URL: http://www.shoestringrentals.co.nz/
E-mail: enquiries@shoestringrentals.co.nz
Shoestring Rentals is a 14-year-old smaller customer focused company, which is recognized for its superior service, along with budget car rentals. Advantages of Shoestring Rentals: emails replied very promptly; range of vehicles from backpacker to family wagon; both short and long term hires; free airport, hotel, and motel pickup (anytime); dropoff can be anytime; unlimited kilometers on all hires; free 24 hour AA roadside assistance; free comprehensive insurance on all hires; free tourist information including maps.
New Zealand Dream Weddings
New Zealand Dream Weddings
153 Dunbars Road
Halswell
Christchurch 8003
New Zealand
Tel: 0064 3 322 4
Fax: 0064 3 322 4
URL: http://www.weddingsnewzealand.com/
E-mail: donna@weddingsnewzealand.com
Personalised weddings, beaches to chapels to 10,000ft in the air. Packages to suit all budgets. Let Donna make your dreams come true for your special day. All legal paperwork taken care for you. Photographer, DVD, flowers, cars, all services you need just ask. NZ Dream Weddings is the largest wedding company in NZ with more than 40 different wedding locations.
AllWays Car Rental
AllWays Car Rental
11 Holt Place
Harewood
Christchurch 8051
New Zealand
Tel: 64 3 3582829
Fax: 64 3 3582839
E-mail: info@allwaysrental.co.nz
New Zealand car rental experts with an understanding that travelers need reliability, comfort, no risks and affordable rates. Based in Christchurch and Auckland and offering rental cars, station wagons, people movers and sleeper vans - experience New Zealand at it's best! Enjoy the beautiful land, the culture and the people of New Zealand at your own pace, with no need for itineraries or timetables, without blowing your budget.
Quality Motorhomes NZ
Quality Motorhomes NZ
140 Bowhill Rd
North Beach
Christchurch 8083
New Zealand
Tel: 64 3 3880478
E-mail: info@qualitymotorhomes.co.nz
Motorhome rental and Campervan hire for New Zealand. Hiring a Motorhome is the best way to see New Zealand's stunning scenery.
Anzed Car Rentals
Anzed Car Rentals
500 Wairakei Road
Burnside
Christchurch 8053
New Zealand
Tel: +643-3602933
Fax: +643-3483989
E-mail: nz@anzed.co.nz
Anzed Car Rentals located near Christchurch Airport is probably the most highly recommended rental car company in New Zealand. We have a wide range of very well-maintained newer rental cars, wagons, 4WD SUVs and 8-seater people movers (MPVs). We provide free rental of NZ mobile phones, maps, 24-hour AA roadside assistance, NZ driving rules briefing, rain repellent windscreens, free pick-up and drop-off and much much more. We also have GPS units for rent.
Airport Rentals Christchurch
Airport Rentals Christchurch
530 Sawyers Arms Road
Harewood
Christchurch 8051
New Zealand
Tel: 643 359 5123
Fax: 643 359 5614
URL: http://www.airportrentals.co.nz/
E-mail: info@airportrentals.co.nz
Airport Rentals has been established for over a decade and offers a modern reliable fleet of rental vehicles including cars, station wagons, 4WD's, minibuses, vans and shuttle trailers at very competitive rates.You will receive friendly courteous service and we are only too happy to help you plan your itinerary and provide touring maps. We offer free transfers from Christchurch Airport to our depot only a few minutes away and are contactable 24 hours a day.
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