Canterbury

South Island

Canterbury

Lots on offer here, straight roads make for easy driving but a zig zag approach is rewarded. Good place to get lost in. Watch out for local one eyed rugby fanatics.

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Time: 5 - 6 hr return

Time: 40 min return From Akaroa, take the Akaroa Lighthouse Road - 11 km of steep, narrow rough road, suitable for 4 wheel-drive vehicles.

Time: 20 min return

Little River Rail Trail - Christchurch

Distance: currently just over 30km, it will be 45km when fully completed

Time: 4 hr 30 min - 5 hr one way Note: Closed for lambing August - October

Features include spectacular coastal views, tītoki trees, akeake, and native passion vine/kōhia at their southern limits

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Time: 20 min return

Onawe Pa protrudes into the harbour

2.5 km return | 1 hour return

Time: 4 - 6 hr return Note: Closed for lambing August - October

Time: 1 hr

Time: 1 hr return

Time: 10 min

Time: 3 - 4 hr return to hut

Time: 30 - 40 min return

Massive totara

600 m return | 10 minutes return