Signature Experiences

Eight extraordinary
days in Canterbury

Every experience below is run by an established operator โ€” fully bookable, fully reliable. We handle the reservation, the transfers, and every detail in between.

๐Ÿš By Air ๐ŸŒ… Sky ๐Ÿš‚ By Rail ๐Ÿท Wine & Dining ๐ŸŒŠ On the Water โœฆ Wellness
๐Ÿš By Air

The Southern Alps,
from above

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Aoraki Mount Cook Southern Alps
Helicopter ยท Full Day
Aoraki / Mount Cook Scenic Flight

Depart Christchurch by helicopter, soaring over the Canterbury Plains into the heart of the Southern Alps. Circle Aoraki โ€” New Zealand's highest peak โ€” before a snow landing on a glacial snowfield. The definitive South Island experience.

DurationFull day
From$2,180 per person
Best forAny occasion
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Sugarloaf Flockhill heli lunch dining
Helicopter ยท Dining ยท 4 Hours
Sugarloaf Heli-Lunch, Flockhill

Fly from Christchurch into the Southern Alps and land at Flockhill's mountain restaurant โ€” one of New Zealand's most dramatic dining locations. Champagne on arrival, followed by a four-course lunch surrounded by alpine views that cannot be replicated anywhere else.

Duration4 hours
From$2,940 per person
Best forCorporate, celebrations
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๐ŸŒ… Sky

Canterbury Plains
at sunrise

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Hot air balloon sunrise Canterbury
Hot Air Balloon ยท Sunrise ยท 4โ€“5 Hours
Dawn Balloon, Canterbury Plains

Float silently over the patchwork Canterbury Plains as the Southern Alps turn gold at sunrise. One hour aloft in complete silence โ€” no engine, no noise, just the world below. Champagne toast on landing included. One of the most peaceful experiences in New Zealand.

Duration4โ€“5 hours total
From$455 per person
Best forCouples, celebrations
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๐Ÿš‚ By Rail

One of the world's
great train journeys

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TranzAlpine scenic train Southern Alps
TranzAlpine ยท Scenic Plus ยท Full Day
TranzAlpine Scenic Plus Dining

Considered one of the world's great train journeys โ€” 223km through the heart of the Southern Alps from Christchurch to Greymouth and back. Scenic Plus upgrades you to an exclusive premium carriage with a multi-course dining experience using local Canterbury and West Coast produce, served to your seat as the mountains pass your window.

DurationFull day return
From$345 per person
Best forAll occasions
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๐Ÿท Wine & Dining

Canterbury's finest,
at the table

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Waipara Valley wine tasting
Wine Tour ยท Chauffeured ยท Half Day
Waipara Valley Private Wine Tour

North Canterbury produces some of the world's most celebrated pinot noir and riesling. A private, chauffeured tour visiting three of Waipara's premier estates โ€” exclusive tastings, a long cellar door lunch, and no need to worry about the drive home. The most relaxed afternoon in Canterbury.

DurationHalf day
From$230 per person
Best forWine lovers, groups
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Tramway restaurant evening dining Christchurch
Dining ยท Christchurch ยท 2.5 Hours
Christchurch Tramway Restaurant

New Zealand's only dining tramcar โ€” a four-course dinner served as a lovingly restored 1920s tram glides through the heart of Christchurch. Locally sourced Canterbury produce, professional service, and the living city framed in your window all evening. An iconic, unforgettable experience.

Duration2.5 hours
From$180 per person
Best forDate nights, visitors
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๐ŸŒŠ On the Water

Akaroa Harbour,
up close

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Swim with dolphins Akaroa harbour
Wildlife ยท Akaroa ยท Full Day with Transfers
Swim with Hector's Dolphins, Akaroa

Hector's dolphins are the world's rarest โ€” and Akaroa Harbour is one of the only places on earth you can swim with them. An intimate 3.5-hour encounter limited to just 12 swimmers. We arrange your private chauffeured transfer from Christchurch, your booking, and a long lunch in the charming French village afterwards.

DurationFull day with transfers
From$242 per person
Best forFamilies, nature lovers
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โœฆ Wellness

Restore and
unwind

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Opuke thermal pools spa Methven
Thermal Spa ยท Methven ยท Full Day
ลŒpuke Thermal Pools & Spa, Methven

Just over an hour from Christchurch, ลŒpuke is one of New Zealand's most awarded wellness destinations โ€” solar-powered thermal pools set against the Southern Alps with panoramic views of the Mt Hutt ranges. Adults-only Tranquility pools feature a swim-up bar and spa treatments. We arrange your private chauffeured transfer and handle your booking.

DurationFull day with transfers
From$165 per person
Best forRelaxation, couples
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Something Else in Mind?

Every experience is
fully bespoke

These eight are our starting point โ€” not our limit. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll build it around you.

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