Is Traveling During The Winter Time Hard In Christchurch? Do you want yourself and your family to experience an extraordinary winter in Christchurch but you are not too familiar with the conditions and destinations? With most people it can be really easy to avoid the topic all together and opt to go for a more “sunny” vacation destination but do not be discouraged. … [Read more...] about Skiing In New Zealand
Mountain Bike
Hanmer Springs Mountain Bike Trail – St James Cycle Trail
The St James Cycle Trail near Hanmer Springs - the first of the Government-backed mountain bike trail "great rides" to be fully completed. Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson said the 64km-long trail had iconic scenery including river valleys, high-country lakes, beech forest and grassland valleys. Of the 18 nationally promoted cycle trails, it requires the highest level … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs Mountain Bike Trail – St James Cycle Trail
Hanmer Springs: Canterbury Favourite
Hanmer Springs is a Canterbury favourite, and for good reason. A sleepy alpine town, forest walks and thermal hot pools that have been named New Zealand's best visitor attraction three years in a row mean there are plenty of reasons to swing by. Just 90 minutes' drive from Christchurch, via the fast-developing Waipara wine region, it's no wonder well over half a million … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs: Canterbury Favourite
Hanmer Springs Mountain Bike – Molesworth Run
Seventy riders took up the significant challenge the annual Mammoth mountain bike adventure race presented this year. Riders were in for a hot day in the saddle with temperatures in the Hira and Fringed Hill forests and valleys hovering in the high 20s. Nelson's Chris Burr led the Nelson MTB Club's longest running event (now in its 16th year) for the full 50km loop, with … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs Mountain Bike – Molesworth Run