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From the silvery beaches of the coast to the jagged peaks of the Southern Alps, the Canterbury landscape is impossible to ignore. Big scenery is the order of the day - huge panoramas of ocean or mountains, great sweeps of pasture land and massive amounts of sky. An amazing arena for adventure and indulgence.
Must do's:
- For an informative and exciting experience, visit Antarctic Centre to see penguins, take a hagglund ride and venture into the exhilarating storm room.
- This summer, don't miss your chance to go on an unforgettable dolphin swimming tour with Encounter Kaikoura. Book in advance at Kaikoura i-SITE.
- Go for a walk on the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway, it has some of the best views in town and you may see the New Zealand fur seals as well!
The best kept secrets:
- Need some retro gear to go with the new perm? Get along to Primo & Secundo in Methven, you can also grab a delicious lamington and organic coffee!
- Lake Clearwater Camping Ground only half an hour from Mt Somers. Where can you go and camp for only $4.00 per night?! Don't tell too many people.
- Come on down to The Whaler at 8.30pm on a Thursday for a fun filled night with the Kaikoura locals! Try the Monteith's New Crushed Apple Cider.
Great food & wine:
- Peppers Restaurant's Sunday BBQ's, Hamner Springs, have exciting new barbeque delights & beer specials, head there from 4pm onwards each Sunday.
- The Kaikoura Winery has 8 wines to taste and guided tours through the underground cellar. You can even have lunch overlooking the beautiful sea & mountains!
- Visit The Twisted Hop Brewery and enjoy a great selection of beers, wine and food.
Hot deals:
- You can receive a $5 discount on selected Atomic Travel Shuttle Network services when you book at the Christchurch i-SITE!
- Enjoy Ko Tane, Christchurch’s authentic Maori experience, and receive a free photo with the chief, worth $25. Exclusive to Christchurch i-SITE!
- Visit Bella Vista in Ashburton for two great accommodation deals in either a Compact Studio Unit or Superior Unit. Both includes breakfast and internet
Today:
- Tue 16 Mar 10, 09:00am - 10:00am.At the Waipara Valley Farmers Market held in Amberley you can purchase fantastic produce to fill your pantry
- Tue 16 Mar 2010 - Wed 17 Mar 2010, 10:00am to 05:00pmW.T.F.: Agaz - Sanjay Theodore - The word Agaz in the title of the show is a Hindi word that can mean today, tomorrow or the day after.
- Tue 16 Mar 2010 - Wed 17 Mar 2010, 07:30pm - LateHome Land - After over forty years on his farm, Ken Taylor knows this land intimately.
This week:
- Fri 19 Mar 2010 - Sat 20 Mar 2010, 05:30pm - LateMount Cook Group Reunion - Invitation to the Mount Cook Group Reunion Weekend.
- Sun 21 Mar 10, 07:00am to 02:00pmMt Lyford Challenge - Four adventure races to choose from … running and walking sections plus Junior Challenge and Paper Plus Challenge… Vasque - Mt Terako Extreme Challenge … “New Zealand’s most challenging adventure ...
- Thu 18 Mar 10, 08:00pm - LateConnan Mockasin Album Release Tour - February 22, 2010 will see the highly anticipated New Zealand release of Connan Mockasin’s debut album - ‘Please Turn Me Into The Snat’.
This month:
- Sun 28 Mar 10, 02:00pm - 03:30pm.Cruise the tranquil waters of lower Kaiapoi & Waimakariri Rivers aboard the 91 year old MVTuhoe River Cruise
- Wed 24 Mar 2010 - Thu 25 Mar 2010, 07:30pm - LatePacific Curls – New Zealand Tour March 2010 - Acclaimed Pacifika group, Pacific Curls tours the country in February combining fiddle, ukulele, taonga puoro (traditional Maori instruments) and vocals with a range of other instruments including cajons, stomp peddles, ...
- Sun 21 Mar 10, 02:00pm - LateNZFC - Canterbury v Auckland - Canterbury United play Auckland City FC in this match of the 2009/10 New Zealand Football Championship competition at English Park in Christchurch.
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