Guided nature tours in Canterbury, New Zealand. Birdwatching in braided rivers, Lake Heron, Rangitata river, Rakaia river, Ashburton river, Mt Somers, Mt Hutt, Erewhon.





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Tussock & Beech Nature Tours & Hiking

View from lower slopes of Cloudy Peak, across the Havelock River, Erewhon © Warren Jowett

Nature, LOTR and Hiking tours available  

We offer a wide range of options to cater for different interests & fitness levels - nature, Lord of the Rings, hiking, birdwatching, alpine flowers. Select one or more of the following, depending on the length of your stay with us - 1, 2, 3 or more days.

  • Hiking on the Mt Somers Track
  • Lake Heron - Hakatere Conservation Park
  • Lake Coleridge Basin
  • Arthurs Pass National Park
  • Mt Hutt - alpine flora
  • Lord of the Rings
  • Photography & Special Interest

     

     

1-Day tour includes

  • 1 night's dinner, bed & breakfast $305

2-day tour includes

  • 2 night's dinner, bed & breakfast $570

3-day tour includes

  • 3 night's dinner, bed & breakfast $860

Extra night's dinner, bed & breakfast + $125

Lord of the Rings Tour

This is a one day and two nights tour $425

Prices include accommodation, all meals, tour transport, Department of Conservation fees and GST (Goods & Services Tax).

Ecotours for longer than 3 days (including personalised tours)

Go to Prices & Bookings page to make an enquiry or booking

 

We provide

  • Transport for tour
  • Accommodation & all meals
  • Friendly and knowledgeable guide
  • Commmentary and interpretation of natural and local history
  • Walking poles (including Hobbit staffs)

You bring

Strong walking shoes or boots; hats - warm and sun; wet / wind / warm clothing for changeable weather; small day pack; drink bottle.

 

Departure & Pick up

9.00am ex-Staveley. By arrangement ex-Christhchurch, price on enquiry.

 

Minimum numbers

Two persons (adult) or equivalent price for single.

 

Walking times & Distance

This varies - see details for each activity.

 

New Zealand Birding Network

We are foundation members of this group of operators throughout New Zealand who offer bird-watching orientated tours, excursions and accommodation.

 

 

 

 

 



 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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