Local attractions and activities

Claremont is the ideal base from which to explore Christchurch and Canterbury.

Waipara wineries
This is New Zealand´s hottest and fastest growing wine producing region with award-winning wineries and cafes. There are more than 30 vineyards offering superb wines, enjoyable wine tasting and some with excellent cafes. Pegasus Bay winery was voted the best winery café in NZ in 2005.
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Christchurch City attractions
You do not have to stay in the city to enjoy Christchurch. Claremont is on the doorstep of “the Garden City”. Christchurch’s fascinating museum, beautiful botanical gardens, amazing arts centre, informative Antarctic centre, shops, cafes, restaurants and other great attractions are all within an hour´s easy commute.
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Whale watching
Kaikoura is famous for its year around whale watching and also offers swimming with the dolphins or an Albatross encounter. These are all within 90 minutes drive to the North. A great days excursion is to drive the Alpine Pacific Triangle - one of the worlds great scenic drives go whale watching and return via the inland route.
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Gourmet food and wine tours
We can arrange tailor-made personal guided tours of wineries, olive processing, truffle growing and other food and wine experiences.
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Hanmer springs thermal pools and spa
This renowned South Island alpine resort is just 50 minutes to the North West.
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Fishing
We can arrange guides who will take you fishing for trout or salmon or we can arrange sea fishing. If you are seeking a trophy fish our guide will take you to wild places where others seldom go. Alternatively you might like to try our ultimate fishing trip. This is a combination of sea fishing and river fishing together with the jet boat ride of a lifetime.
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Horse trekking
There are three horse trekking operators within less than an hours drive. The will take you horse riding for a half-day or a full-day and all abilities are catered for.
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Golf
There are four golf courses within 50 minutes drive. Amberley Beach golf course is only 15 minutes away.
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Thrill seekers canyon
For those seeking adventure, a stop at Thrill Seekers Canyon just out of Hanmer Springs or makes for a fun filled excursion. Here there is an amazing choice of excitement, including Bungy jumping, jetboating, river rafting, quad biking, kiddy bikes, clay bird shooting, and go-kart trips.