10 Lessons & Workshops in South Island That You Shouldn't Miss

Our original Studio on Fitzgerald Ave was wrecked by the earthquake on February 22nd 2011. I was able to salvage all of my equipment and convert my garage at home on Marshland Rd into a new studio which was open until March 2016. We have moved to Birdlings Flat which is 45kms from the center of Christchurch on the Christchurch/Akaroa Rd. The new Studio has taken 7 months to rebuild and is now ready for people wishing to make their own Bone Carving with us. The French Connection shuttle stops at Birdlings Flat at 10am in the morning on its run to Akaroa and returns at 4pm on the return trip back to Christchurch for those that require transport. Birdlings Flat is one of the great Gemstone beaches of New Zealand and we hope that any visitors to our Studio take the time to explore this stretch of coastal NZ. At this stage we are running 2 sessions a week, Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings but we can also run other sessions but conditions do apply. Email or call, all inquiries welcome. John & Barb

Creative Photography was established in 2003 by Grand Master Photographers Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken. They have a huge amount of photographic knowledge and they know how to share it. They organize personalized photographic tuition sessions as well as run five day photographic workshops and tours.

Stay at our private Caroline Hut at 1800m in Mount Cook National Park, enjoying the views of the mighty Caroline Face of Mount Cook, the Tasman Glacier and all its surrounding peaks, New Zealand's highest mountains. Learn the skills of mountaineering on one of our climbing courses. All equipment provided. Professional mountain guides.

Ever wondered what the world looks like flying upside down? Why not let one of New Zealand's best aerobatic pilots teach you how. Ivan Krippner the 2 time national aerobatic champion and his instructors both competing at a national level will give you a trial flight like never before! Operating out of the Wanaka airport with 360 degrees of panoramic views, from the mighty Southern Alps to the majestic Lake Wanaka see it all. For the adrenaline seeker join us in the specially designed Cessna 152 Aerobat. We will teach you how to do your own loops and rolls within the 30min trial flight. Or for the adrenaline junkie take the step up to the big boy's toy, a 15 min trial flight in The Pitts Special S2B. Do your own loops and rolls then do the upgrade and let Ivan take control as you lose control. This production Pitts Special is the most powerful ever built. With the same engine set up as the Red Bull race Aircraft, it has only one thing on its mind, to go hard and fast or go home! Come see the world from our office 6000' up, Upside down. Prices start from $199 with DVD and Upgrades available. Give Ivan or one of the team a call today on. Upside down, down under.

Learn to Fly in Queenstown with Extreme Air Hang gliding & Paragliding school. We offer a full range of courses from Day course to 12 day Pilot certificate courses, refresher courses. ​We run flying tours to New Zealand and Australia. We are the only School in New Zealand that teachers both hang gliding and Paragliding. Extreme Air is the longest operating school in Queenstown with the most experienced instructors.

Located on the Canterbury Plains halfway down New Zealand's South Island, the Canterbury Aero Club provides world class, professional flights in some of the worlds most stunning terrain. Canterbury Aero Club has a wide range of flight training experiences which offer the perfect way to experience the thrill of flight over Christchurch, Canterbury and New Zealand.

Waimak River Riding Centre (previously Waimak River Horse Treks) offer fabulous river side riding tours from 30mins to half day experiences. Suitable for most ages and abilities. We also offer riding tuition to improve your skills and confidence Open every day except Christmas Day and dependent on weather conditions.

In Phytofarm herbal learning garden, visitors are hosted by renowned herbalist and naturopath Valmai Becker. The breath-taking location and views in all seasons attract people interested in a healthy lifestyle when it comes to their garden, nutrition or medicine cabinet. Service includes garden tours, seasonal workshops and products to take home or as a gift.

New Zealand Fly Fishing School. The best place to learn. Learn about fly fishing and fly casting for the day and take away new skills. In 2007, Stu became Australasia's first Certified IFFF Master Casting Instructor and over 15 years has taught and shared his passion with hundreds of people.So you will be learning from one of the best.