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From the magnificent Southern Alps to expansive patchwork plains to sheltered bays and attractive towns, the diverse Canterbury region has a wide range of environments and activities. The rivers are ideal for salmon and trout fishing, rafting and jet boating, while horse trekking, wine tasting, gliding, parachuting and bungy-jumping are available on the plains. Hanmer Springs is famous for it's thermal springs and is a very popular tourist destination. In Mid Canterbury, the Rakaia river is well known for it's salmon fishing as well as jet boating, kayaking and rafting. During the ski season Mount Hutt, Porter Heights Mount Dobson and Craigieburn hubs of activity. The east coast has a number of sweeping sandy beaches, often near the river mouth of a braided river teeming with fish. Banks Peninsula with its jagged coastline and long bays favours boating, swimming and walks offering panoramic views. In and around the Southern Alps and the high country you can ski, hunt, tramp and go caving, complete with thermal pools. The South Islands largest city Christchurch is a progressive vibrant city with a colourful Arts Centre, art gallery and museum.
Geraldine Village In the heart of the South Island affords day trips from the seaside to the high country, and in winter (May-Sept) access to the largest choice of ski-fields of any place in New Zealand.
Eight Ski and snow board fields within an hour which include Mt Hutt, Mt Dobson, Fox Peak and Round hill, an incredible Sixteen Ski and Snow board fields within two hours.
Stay at Aoraki Cottage near Geraldine and take your pick, ski reports available daily at the Geraldine info centre. Also ask Dave at Aoraki Cottage about Ice Skating at Tekapo (May-Sept) or easy guided treks and tours up the Hooker Valley to the base of Aoraki/Mt Cook, Mt Peel or Mt Somers (All year).
Check out staying at Aoraki Country Cottage near Geraldine: http://www.kiwigetaway.com/default,1654.sm
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