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Waimakariri Canyon Tour Combines Adventure and Nature
A seven hour all inclusive day tour from Lyttleton Harbour offers an unforgettable journey through Christchurch’s landscapes, history, and natural wonders. The adventure begins with a scenic coach drive through the city, giving guests the opportunity to observe the rebuilding efforts that followed the major earthquakes of 2011 and 2012.
The highlight of the experience is an extended Canyon Safari through the spectacular Waimakariri River canyon. Guests travel upstream by jet boat while enjoying breathtaking scenery and learning about Bill Hamilton, the Kiwi inventor who played a major role in the development of jet boat technology. The park also showcases his final personal jet boat, celebrating the region’s important connection to this innovation.
The culinary experience adds another special touch, beginning with a generous cheese platter followed by a gourmet burger lunch featuring a homemade beef patty or vegetarian option. Guests can enjoy the meal with fresh accompaniments, sweet treats, and a selection of hot and cold drinks, creating a relaxing break surrounded by beautiful surroundings.
The journey continues with a peaceful native bush walk featuring historic trees, informative displays, and opportunities to spot local birdlife such as fantails and bellbirds. Before returning across the Canterbury Plains, visitors can enjoy a charming animal encounter by feeding the park’s friendly merino lambs, creating a memorable ending to a day filled with adventure, nature, and local heritage.
Waimakariri Canyon Tour Combines Adventure and Nature
A seven hour all inclusive day tour from Lyttleton Harbour offers an unforgettable journey through Christchurch’s landscapes, history, and natural wonders. The adventure begins with a scenic coach drive through the city, giving guests the opportunity to observe the rebuilding efforts that followed the major earthquakes of 2011 and 2012.
The highlight of the experience is an extended Canyon Safari through the spectacular Waimakariri River canyon. Guests travel upstream by jet boat while enjoying breathtaking scenery and learning about Bill Hamilton, the Kiwi inventor who played a major role in the development of jet boat technology. The park also showcases his final personal jet boat, celebrating the region’s important connection to this innovation.
The culinary experience adds another special touch, beginning with a generous cheese platter followed by a gourmet burger lunch featuring a homemade beef patty or vegetarian option. Guests can enjoy the meal with fresh accompaniments, sweet treats, and a selection of hot and cold drinks, creating a relaxing break surrounded by beautiful surroundings.
The journey continues with a peaceful native bush walk featuring historic trees, informative displays, and opportunities to spot local birdlife such as fantails and bellbirds. Before returning across the Canterbury Plains, visitors can enjoy a charming animal encounter by feeding the park’s friendly merino lambs, creating a memorable ending to a day filled with adventure, nature, and local heritage.
- Return coach from Lyttelton Harbour
- Jet boat canyon ride
- Cheese platter and gourmet burger lunch
- Trio of sweet treats with drinks
- Guided native bush walk
- Farm animal interaction
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
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Customer Reviews
We visited to do one of the many trail walks around/through the woods All very well signposted and easy to navigate
Lovely walk, 4 different ones to follow. I did the purple route, then the red route and I think the green route around the lake. The total walk was around 8km. A few hill but nothing to worry about. Great shelter from the elements. Plenty to look at as you wander around. The zip line goes over head, there’s archery, kayaking and boating on the lake. There’s a coffee hut in the forest near the fairy village.
Brilliant place ! Loads to do for people of all ages. Even the walk around alone is nice Only put off is the little over prices food place there =/ didn't have much stuff to sell at the time but was still 7/8.50 for a plain cheese toasty...