Canterbury
Sun, sea and surf. Our largest region.
New Zealand’s largest region hosts golden grassy plains, crystal clear lakes and epic river systems that twist and bend through snow-capped mountains down to our tallest, Aoraki Mount Cook. If enormous landscapes, huge views and agriculture are what you’re looking for, it’s in Canterbury.
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Adventures
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Area
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Number of Adventures
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Bushmen
Top Adventures
The most popular tours in the Canterbury region, hosted by locals who know the region like the back of their hands.
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Bushcraft
Learn the essential skills of bushcraft and survive in the challenging wilderness of New Zealand. Build survival shelter, fires, and hunting items and embrace backcountry living.
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Conservation
Give back, connect and support wildlife while you explore a new region of New Zealand. Head out and get involved in conservation work. Help save species and support our fragile ecosystem.
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Fly Fishing
Trek into the unchartered bush and discover pristine clear rivers full of game and remarkable surroundings. Just you and your Bushman with nothing but the relaxing tones of New Zealand's backcountry.
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Hiking
Single-day, overnight and multi-day hikes and treks for all ages and experience levels. Hiking is what we do best, and we make it extra personal for you to experience our natural world up close.
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Hike or Run Bealey Spur
Canterbury Jackie
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New Zealand Bush Experience
Canterbury Shaun
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The Remote Lake Christabel
Canterbury Jackie
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Wild Camping at Brass Monkey Biv
Canterbury Stefan
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Adventure up Mt Oxford
Canterbury Jordan
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Coached Hunting Adventure
Canterbury Shaun
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Nina Valley Overnight Experience
Canterbury Jackie
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Woolshed Creek Overnighter
Canterbury Jackie
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Woolshed Creek Overnight
Canterbury Jill
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Parent & Child Bush Experience
Canterbury Shaun
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Sub-Alpine Lake Christabel
Canterbury Stefan
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Woolshed & Mt Somers Overnight
Canterbury Stefan
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Jollie Brook Bush Walk
Canterbury Jill
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Extinct Christchurch Volcano
Canterbury Jackie
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A Night Up Mt Somers
Canterbury Jordan
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Explore Lake Guyon
Canterbury Ian
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Climb Epic Mt Somers
Canterbury Stefan
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Godley Head & Earthquake Tour
Canterbury Jill
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Nina Hut & Wildlife Spotting
Canterbury Stefan
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Woolshed Creek Day Adventure
Canterbury Jackie
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History & Local Culture
Explore our local cultures, uncover historic gems and geological secrets that bring to life New Zealand's deep connection with mother nature. Get to know the link between Māori and the environment.
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Hunting
Designed for those new and interested in conservation-focused hunting, head out with a professional and patient hunter to track down deer, tahr and wild boar.
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Photography
Grab the photo that says it all. Find the spots without the queues and go to unique places only your Lensman or Bushman guide knows for that perfect lighting, angle, and scene.
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Trail Running
Trail run with our experienced athlete guides and experience the New Zealand backcountry at speed. Challenging yourself and go cross-country today.
Local Bushmen running tours in Canterbury
These friendly, fun and outgoing experts are handpicked by us and must show a lifetime of knowledge to their region before becoming a Bushman. They know this place better than any; you're in good hands.
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