What to do and see in Canterbury Region, South Island: The Best Lessons & Workshops

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

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.

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.

Visions and Vino is a new art and creativity space where we guild/teach our amazing visitors through different art experiences. We will demonstrating the art within a 2-3 hour session where you will be helped and inspired by our amazing artists to create your own artistic piece so that it is complete to take home. We will be presenting/teaching up to 30 adults or 20 children at a time.

Salsa Latina Dance Classes, Events & Parties in Christchurch. Beginner Salsa Courses start with a FREE Dance Class, learn from New Zealand & Aust Salsa Champions No experience or dance partner needed. Other Street Latin dance styles available too including Bachata, Zouk, Kizomba, Merengue, Rueda, Mambo & Cha Cha Lessons .. see our website for details.