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Arvind and Jane Pujji invite you to take time for yourself, to be nurtured, to be rejuvenated, to be revitalised. Pujjis has only four rooms so we have the time to attend to your individual needs. The atmosphere is simple and elegant, the pace unhurried and the food delicious and healthy. A variety
of Wellness Services are available or soak in the hot tub over looking the river, snooze in the hammock, read a book on the deck, bike to town, walk along the valley and over the hills ...
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Whitney Thurlow & Susie Meyer invite you on the
longest guided trek in New Zealand. Following the main divide of the South Island this
route has exceptional views of the highest peaks, including Mnt. Aspiring. Even though the
trek is challenging, there is plenty of time to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
No heavy packs needed, accommodation is a combination of beautiful mountain huts and
pre-placed campsites. From temperate rain forest to high alpine glaciers, this route is
one of the most exciting mountain trips in New Zealand
Nature Tours & Lodging 110 Kms from Christchurch
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Marita & Warren Jowett are committed conservationists
who offer experiences with the goals of giving visitors an understanding of the ecological
qualities of New Zealand, of contribution toward conservation and, of course, helping
visitors enjoy themselves. The tours visit magnificent high-country wilderness, include
history and geology, and can have a special focus on birding. Tours can be taken without
the lodging, and lodging is available without the tours.
Self-Guided Hiking on the Mt. Somers Subalpine Walkway
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Marita & Warren Jowett help you hike this popular
subalpine track traversing a unique conservation area based on Mount Somers, an ancient
volcanic mountain. You are provided with accommodation before and after the tramp, a
self-guiding booklet describing the route as well as historical & natural history
information, two night's dinner, bed and breakfast at Mountain Beech Lodge, and transport
to and from Christchurch.
A Farm Homestay in South Island's High Country
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Lawrie & Jenny O'Carroll are the owners of a 2,500
acre (1012 hectare) working farm situated in the high country of New Zealand's South
Island. They have 60 horses, of which about 35 are used for mustering stock and trail
riding, as well as 2600 sheep, 150 beef cattle, 450 red deer, 5 working dogs plus the odd
mob of wild pigs. On top of all this, the land surrounding them is as pretty as it gets.
You are invited to visit, following the O'Carrolls around as chores are attended to,
wander the vast farm, or just kick back and soak up the atmosphere.
Trail Riding in South Island's High Country
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Lawrie & Jenny O'Carroll, on the vast high-country
farm described in the homestay program above, are real horse people. They offer visitors
the chance to join them on rides lasting from half a day up to 11 days. Here we desribe an
itinerary for an 11-day ride through wonderful alpine wilderness area just to give you an
idea of what can be arranged for your own visit. | REVIEW VISITOR FEEDBACK
Nature Photography at the Top of South Island
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Travel with professional photographer Allan Poll in and
around Nelson Lakes National Park, visiting the best places for nature photography
opportunities. Proposed destinations include the alpine beech forest of Rotoiti and the
rain forest of Rotoroa. Overnight camping trips are offered.Touring is done with a
combination of riding in a car and hiking to special spots.
Exploring the Catlins
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Itineraries for two or four days are suggested. Accommodation is at the host's home at
Papatowai in the heart of the Catlins. This is one of New Zealand's outstanding forest and
marine wildlife areas. The hosts, Fergus & Mary
Sutherland. are co-winners of the NZ Ecotourism Award for 1993 and Activity and
Adventure winners for 1996. They take groups of up to 8 people by mini bus to remote
places to walk and appreciate the flora and fauna, geology, history and conservation. Rare
wildlife seen includes Hooker's Sealions, Yellow-eyed Penguins and, at times, Yellow Head,
Fernbird, Hector's Dolphins and Elephant Seals. | REVIEW VISITOR FEEDBACK |