Things to do in Springfield, South Island: The Best Tours

Morning - Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti is an amazing labyrinth of giant limestone boulders. The area is rich with cultural and recreational significance and has been granted Tōpuni status “A symbolic cloak of protection”. Your guide will show you around, if you like you can have a go at bouldering and test your climbing skills, or use your time here to explore the endless maze of boulders. We stop here for lunch at Castle Hill. Afternoon - Cave Stream It will take us approximately 45mins to make our way through the 594 meters of the limestone cave. Our route follows the crystal-clear water through the winding chambers and small waterfalls. Not interested in caving? Nom problem your welcome to explore the paths and trails in the area or sit and relax with some afternoon tea in this very peaceful landscape instead of going through the cave.

Inclusions: Use of caving equeptment including head torch, helmet and safety belt, Air-conditioned vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Private transportation, Snacks

Exclusions: Morning Tea (we will stop at Darfield Bakery on the way so you can purchace morning tea if you like)

This is the ultimate snow holiday for the ultimate powder hound! Visiting 11 mountains over 12 days, you’ll sample New Zealand’s most popular ski fields before heading off the beaten track to lesser known club fields loved by locals and pros alike. Highlights include: Porters ski field – an off-piste heaven with one of the largest vertical drops in New Zealand; Craigieburn – a best-kept-secret amongst locals with wide open powder bowls and lofty narrow shoots; and ever-popular Queenstown – packed with more adrenaline-pumping activities than there are hours in the day to enjoy them. The Snow Odyssey is a combination of our Snow Safari and Snow Explorer tours and is best suited for intermediate to advanced skiers/snowboarders as you’ll be using nutcrackers and rope tows to climb a handful of the slopes. Never heard of a nutcracker? Don’t let this put you off! Most people adjust to using these tools after just a couple of runs and our guides are on hand to help.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, 11 lift passes to 10 different mountains , Rope tow gloves and nut-crackers , Hot pools entry in Lake Tekapo, Orientation Tour of every Mountoun - We give you the low-down on every location , All transport and Mountain Transfers - taking you to our favourite snow locations, High-End Hostel Accommodation - dorm share - upgrades available, Small groups of maximum 16

Exclusions: Meals such as lunch and dinner, are at own expenses - unless specified, Additional activities -e.g. heli skiing, Equipment such as skies/snowboard - BYO or hire from us!

Escape the crowds of Queenstown and get a taste of New Zealand’s best club fields on this five-day snow tour of the South Island. The Snow Explorer really is off-piste heaven – leave the beaten track behind and sample four epic mountains considered by locals as NZ’s best-kept-secrets: Porters, Broken River, Mt Olympus/Temple Basin and Craigieburn. Whilst these names may not ring a bell now, we guarantee by the end of your trip they will be the only thing you’ll want to talk about. Starting and ending in Christchurch, this tour best suits intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders as you’ll be using nutcrackers and rope tows to climb the slopes at most locations. But don’t let this put you off – our expert guides are on hand to help, and most people adjust to using these tools after just a couple of runs.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Orientation Tour of Every Mountain - We give you the low-down on every location , All Transport and Mountain Transfers - Taking you to our favourite snow locations, High End Hostel Accommodation, dorm share - upgrades available, Small Groups of max. 8 people - because you are more than just a number, 5 Lift Passes to 4 Different Mountains, Tow Protection Gloves

Exclusions: Lessons and equipment hire - you can add this to your tour, Equipment hire - you can add this to your tour online, Extra activities such as heli-skiing, All meals are at own expenses - unless specified

Small-group tour including lunch, transport and a local guide to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. Morning - Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti is an amazing labyrinth of giant limestone boulders. The area is rich with cultural and recreational significance and has been granted Tōpuni status “A symbolic cloak of protection”. Your guide will show you around, if you like you can have a go at bouldering and test your climbing skills, or use your time here to explore the endless maze of boulders. We stop here for lunch at Castle Hill. Afternoon - Cave Stream It will take us approximately 45mins to make our way through the 594 meters of the limestone cave. Our route follows the crystal-clear water through the winding chambers and small waterfalls. Not interested in caving? Nom problem your welcome to explore the paths and trails in the area or sit and relax with some afternoon tea in this very peaceful landscape instead of going through the cave.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Private transportation, Snacks

Exclusions:

Explore the beautiful alpine setting of Arthur's Pass National Park on this shore excursion from Lyttelton Port via guided coach, including time for lunch and exploration of Arthur's Pass Village, an exhilarating jet boat ride along the Waimakariri River (optional extra), and a visit to a sheep farm with sheep dog work, sheep shearing demonstration, and afternoon tea included.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Local Guide, Lunch (if option is selected), Jet Boat Ride (if option is selected), Sheep Farm Tour with Afternoon Tea, Port pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drink, unless specified, Gratuities (optional), TranzAlpine Train Journey