See and Do
Cycling:
Bicycles available
Fishing:
Salmon and trout fishing on Waiau and Hurunui rivers.
Trout have been caught in stream 3 mins walk from the cottage.
Skiing:
Mt. Lyford ski field is visible from the cottage.
Allow half-hour to Mt. Lyford village.
Hanmer Springs ski Area - operated by Amuri ski Club.
Both fields friendly and cater for families. Equipment hire at Mt. Lyford field and at Hanmer Springs.
Golf:
Amuri Golf Club Waiau 8 mins
Culverden Golf Club Culverden 12 mins
Hanmer Springs Golf Club 35 mins
Hanmer Springs:
35 Mins.Thermal pools, Horse trekking Golf, Rafting, Bungy
Mountain biking,
Bush walks:
St. James station walkway, Lake Tennyson.
Jack’s and Jollies passes.
Motor Touring:
Southern terminus of Molesworth (summer) and Rainbow (4WD) motor touring
Thermal Pools:
Hanmer Springs 35 mins; Maruia Springs 65 mins.
Trail bikes:
Glen Strae - State Hwy 1 towards Kaikoura- 65 mins quad bikes and "Argo" through 1600 acres of coastal farmland to the Haumuri Bluff. Breathtaking views.
Kaikoura:
1 hour 20 mins Spectacular scenery mountains and sea. Whale watch, Dolphin watch. Optional travel by train from Waipara- gorges, viaducts and many coastal views not accessible to motor-cars.
Mountaineering/Exploring:
Back of Hanmer Springs; Lewis Pass, the Island Hills walk.
Lakes Sumner, Taylor, Tennyson, Guyon, Highest (Spenser range) peaks exceed 7000 feet.
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