Sports Tours in Christchurch

For a 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Experience, a visit to Canterbury is essential. The home of our Kiwi Tours, the city of Christchurch is the best Rugby area of the best Rugby country in the World. With that in mind, a sporting experience like no other is in store for you during this part of your New Zealand Tour.

After training with the coaches from the Crusaders, having your game analysed by All Blacks software, sharing breakfast with an All Black & testing your game against the school and club teams in the area, you will be looking for some interestin downtime. It is a good job then, that Canterbury has this in abundance.

Highlights of a tour to Christchurch:

• Whale Watching in Kaikoura
• Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
• Skiing on Mount Hutt
• International Antarctic Centre
• Kamikaze Paintball, Adrenaline Forest & Hanmer Springs Thrillseekers
• Breakfast with an All Black
• Training with Coaches from the Canterbury Crusaders
• All-Black standard Video Analysis of your fixtures in Canterbury

The Garden City of New Zealand is well on the way to recovery following the devastating earthquake of 2011. The picturesque city is surrounded by natural wonders and the dramatic landscapes of the Southern Alps and the Pacific Ocean

The earthquake which hit Christchurch on February 22nd 2011 should not stop people from holidaying in Canterbury and the South Island.

Part of the central city of Christchurch is still cordoned off to the general public to ensure people's safety while safety checks and the clearing of damaged areas takes place. This cordon is gradually receding as more of the city is deemed safe and open for business. It is likely however, that some isolated parts of the city will remain behind cordons for some time while rebuilding takes place.

Christchurch remains the gateway to the amazing experiences that are on offer in the Canterbury region and the wider South Island.

Kaikoura is a unique place in New Zealand where eco-tourism meets Maori culture, and where the rugged snow-capped Southern Alps come crashing down into the Pacific Ocean. Renowned Whale Watch Kaikoura takes visitors to see the majestic sperm whales year round but there is a vast array of other wildlife on offer as well as wilderness walks that will take your breath away.

Hanmer Springs Village is New Zealand's premier alpine spa destination. It is best known for the award-winning Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, where visitors enjoy pampering and relaxation amongst beautiful alpine vistas. This area of Canterbury has not been affected by the earthquake at all. Many Christchurch locals have been using it for a well needed break in the Hurunui and have been enjoying those experiences available so close to their city.