Alpine Pacific Triangle Touring Route - Culverden · Wetlands at Amberley Beach Built by the...
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Lake 65 Alpine Pacific Triangle Touring Route 7 7 70 7A 70 1 1 72 73 7 One of New Zealand’ One of New Zealand’ s most stunning and spectacular touring routes located on spectacular touring routes located on the rugged east coast of the South Island. the rugged east coast of the South Island. www.alpinepacifictourism.co.nz .alpinepacifictourism.co.nz Tiromoana Bush Walkway at Waipara Native forest areas, wetlands, coastal cliffs and remote beach. Options range from 1-4hrs and easy-steep terrain. Reasonable to excellent level of fitness required. Kowai Walkway at Leithfield Starts at Old Leithfield Hotel and continues alongside the Kowai River to Leithfield Beach. Check out the coastal lagoon and the beach spit while you are there or listen out for the many sounds of birdlife. Wetlands at Amberley Beach Built by the Amberley Lions. Flat ground so wheelchair/pushchair friendly. Stage 1 - Lagoon Loop includes car parking area. Stage 2 - Golf Links Loop 850m long approx and includes 70m of boardwalk. Combined stages 1 and 2 make a figure "8" and total about 2kms. Stage 3 - once completed will take you through to the Ti Kouka Wetland area. Mt Cass Walkway at Waipara The summit is approx 400m high; take in its unusual limestone landscape. Spectacular views of Pegasus Bay and North Canterbury. Closed - August & September for lambing. Reasonable fitness required. Tuke Ngghere Bush Walk at Waiau Eye catching expanse of native and exotic bush. Purchased by early conservationist J K Forbes in 1944 when it was rough and badly eroded. Over the years he transformed it by planting a mixture of native and exotic trees. Kaikoura Coast Track 3 night private walking track (approx 40km) or 2 day mountain bike (bring your own bike). The track takes you through the breathtaking beauty of the Kaikoura Coast, magnificent views of mountains, sea, bush and remote farmland. Hurunui High Country Track 3 night private walking track on Island Hills Station. Reasonable level of fitness is required. Track covers 30km. Walk through diverse vegetation and dramatic landscapes including farmland, beech forest and sub-alpine terrain. Kaikoura Wilderness Walkway 2 day/1 night or 3 day/2 night guided walk through the Puhi Peaks Nature Reserve (a protected significant natural area of international importance). This area is a haven for a diverse array of rare and endangered native species of flora and fauna. Hanmer Springs The Alpine Spa Village of Hanmer Springs is a natural place to unwind amidst clear mountain air and tall trees. Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is the major draw card and one of New Zealand’s historic visitor attractions. The alpine environment with its forests, rivers and mountains enhance its appeal as the ultimate year round destination. OFFERS: A substantial range of accommodation, restaurants, cafes, galleries and boutique shopping. Thermal pools, massage, health and beauty treatments, forest walks & mountain bike rides. Jet boating, horse trekking, quad biking, Hagland adventure ride, rafting, 18 hole golf course, skiing (all levels of terrain + hire), scenic flights, bungy jumping and other family activities. Kaikoura Renowned as an ecotourism mecca full of natural wonders, Kaikoura is positioned between towering seaward mountains and a spectacular coastline. It is an ideal habitat for marine mammals and seabirds, with a rich Maori and European history. Kaikoura is the first Green Globe accredited community in New Zealand. OFFERS: A range of accommodation, viewing and interaction with whales, dolphins, seals and birdlife, scenic flights, kayaking, surfing, diving, fishing, off-road tours, coastal and bush walking, wine tasting, night sky activity, quad biking and golf. Waipara Valley At the Southern Gateway to the Alpine Pacific Triangle is one of New Zealand’s finest and most rapidly expanding wine regions. The microclimate, soils and topography of the Valley favours full ripeness in both red and white grape varieties. OFFERS: Many cellar doors are open to the public, several winery restaurants, luxury and boutique accommodation, olives, lavender and other local produce, vintage railway, walking tracks and a nature reserve. Cheviot A classic rural town, Cheviot is the centre of a pastoral farming area. This town is a popular stopping point for touring visitors with a colourful history and popular scenic locations. OFFERS: A range of accommodation, cafés, an art gallery, craft and retail shops. Gore Bay Tourist Drive, swimming, surfing, scenic reserves, museum, short and multi-day walking tracks, salmon, trout & whitebait fishing. ‘The Cathedrals’ at Gore Bay. Greta Valley Greta Valley is a great family area midway between Amberley and Cheviot where you can get away from it all. It’s the ideal location for those wanting to explore while still being close to surrounding tourism destinations. OFFERS: B&B, self-contained and campground accommodation, café and bar, collector shops, petrol station and golf course. Motunau Beach Motunau Beach is a popular coastal holiday settlement and a focal point for the local crayfish industry. Its beaches are a mixture of sand and stones, providing an insight into its geological past. OFFERS: Campground, boat launch, fishing and coastal play area. Distance chart Amberley This rural service town is an ideal country retreat for a few days with access to both coastal and inland areas. On the edge of the Waipara Valley Wine Region it has some fabulous dining options. OFFERS: Good range of B&B and self-contained accommodation. Selection of restaurants and cafés, golf course, beach walks and Mt Grey Scenic Walkway, easy access to the wine region. Leithfield The small village of Leithfield has at its centre an Historic Hotel, filled with some early photos of the area, and a cold beverage on tap. OFFERS: Historic hotel, cafés, wine shop and gallery, confidence course attraction, the Kowai River Track (for walking or cycling) and beach walks. Mt Lyford This village is a unique alpine chalet retreat, positioned at the base of the friendly Mount Lyford Ski Field. It provides a picturesque mountain and forest setting, with open spaces and views to the Pacific Ocean. Mt Lyford is also home to New Zealand’s largest log cabin structure. OFFERS: A range of accommodation including log cabins (hosted and self-contained), luxury lodges, café & bar, skiing & boarding (all levels of terrain, half pipe + hire), ski mountaineering, ice skating, horse trekking, customized 4WD tours, walking and mountain biking. Waiau The town of Waiau runs alongside the Waiau River, where the historic village green marks the town’s centre. There is excellent access to salmon and trout fishing and visitors can enjoy some of the best rural hospitality in the region. OFFERS: A range of accommodation from luxury lodges to farm stays, local cafes and bars, adventure and fishing tours, golf course, museum and historic buildings, resident artist studios and classes, plus a local bakery in the nearby village of Rotherham. Culverden Set in the middle of the wide Amuri Basin, Culverden is a delightful country town and common stopping point for travellers. The town’s Rutherford Reserve has a popular walk and kids playground. OFFERS: A small range of accommodation, café, tearooms, playground and reserves, golf course, high country multi-day walking track (inland and south of Culverden) and an historic hotel & stables (south of the Hurunui River). Waikari Waikari offers panoramic views of the Puketeraki and Kaikoura ranges and is the stopping point for the Weka Pass Vintage Railway. You will also find the start of the Waikari Walkway providing access to the Maori Rock Art drawings. OFFERS: Boutique farmstay accommodation, cafes, gallery, walking tracks, limestone formations, local produce and farm heritage buildings (5km North of Waikari). Views from the Waikari Tabletop. Hawarden Hawarden is home to the well-known Flaxmere Gardens and is gateway to the pristine Hurunui Lakes, set in secluded wilderness. The nearby Hurunui River is popular for recreation activities like fishing and kayaking. OFFERS: Boutique farmstay accommodation, high country horse trekking, four wheel drive tours, garden visits, local jewellery, crafts and produce, tavern and golf course. 10 22 32 33 23 24 25 26 9 34 7 8 35 38 37 36 4 5 6 1 3 2 HAN M ER SPRINGS RD WOODBANK RD LOCHIEL DR RIPPINGALE RD COLERIDGE ST JACKS PASS ROAD DORSET ST DEVON ST LUCAS LANE ARGELINS RD T A R N D CLARENCE VALL E Y R D ( v i a Ja ck s P a ss ) S T JA M D E N B Y THOMAS HANM JACKS PASS R CH ISHOLM CR CHISHOLM PARK DOMAIN TENNIS COURT SKATE PARK to Hanmer Ski Area Clarence Valley Molesworth & Rainbow Roads to Christchurch Picnic Area Car Parking Toilets Walkways Mountain biking P MEDICAL CENTRE THERMAL POOLS & ROGERSON TRACK GOLF COURSE FRASER CLOSE BATH ST HARROGATE ST LEAMINGTON ST AMURI AVE AMURI AVE CONICAL HILL RD JOLLIES PASS ROAD CAVERHILL CLOSE CHALET CRESENT F O W L E R S L A N E CHELTENHAM ST SCARBOR O U G H T E R R A C E T A R N D A LE PL S T JA M E S AVE D E N B Y P L A C E AS HANMER DRIVE O R E G O N H E IG H T S BELLBIRD PL A L P I N E A V E S PASS R D HOLM CRES FO R E ST VIEW BR ISTO L S T TORQ U A Y TCE M c I N T Y R E S R D WOODLAND PONDS TO CEMETERY P to Conical Hill Lookout A C H E R O N H E I G H T S R U T H E R F O R D C R E S ERMAL OLS & SPA THE MALL N HANMER FOREST HERITAGE AREA Hanmer Springs 30 28 27 29 29 DEMPSEY’S TRACK T T T T P T 20 mins SOUTH T T $ T P P $ $ $ Kaikoura 16 18 20 19 21 11 13 15 14 17 12 31 Jack’s Pass Road Jollies Pass Road The Rainbow Road Molesworth Road via the Acheron Walking Track Ski Area Dump Station Mountain Biking Petrol Christchurch International Airport i-SITE Information Centre Hanmer Springs Kaikoura Legend Waipara Valley 59 107 48 100 66 52 107 125 8 76 44 63 81 36 32 100 107 37 137 96 88 51 49 93 14 86 80 37 120 135 106 78 101 184 70 130 124 67 118 18 62 81 99 54 50 120 58 57 74 102 71 42 143 64 93 210 264 160 157 300 246 218 249 336 210 278 238 32 92 90 31 42 74 65 11 111 57 63 12 227 20 103 78 43 54 85 54 23 123 44 75 51 39 283 71 55 143 14 63 37 81 28 72 53 24 14 65 53 286 85 40 122 28 77 22 66 41 58 49 10 AMBERLEY CHEVIOT CHRISTCHURCH CULVERDEN GORE BAY GRETA VALLEY HANMER SPRINGS HURUNUI KAIKOURA MOTUNAU BEACH MT LYFORD PICTON ROTHERHAM WAIAU WAIKARI WAIPARA $ T P Medical Centre Cash machine Toilets Parking Boat ramp i-SITE Information Centre
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One of New Zealand’One of New Zealand’s most stunning andspectacular touring routes located onspectacular touring routes located onthe rugged east coast of the South Island.the rugged east coast of the South Island.
www.alpinepacifictourism.co.nz.alpinepacifictourism.co.nz
Tiromoana Bush Walkway at WaiparaNative forest areas, wetlands, coastal cliffsand remote beach. Options range from1-4hrs and easy-steep terrain. Reasonableto excellent level of fitness required.
Kowai Walkway at LeithfieldStarts at Old Leithfield Hotel andcontinues alongside the Kowai Riverto Leithfield Beach. Check out thecoastal lagoon and the beach spitwhile you are there or listen out forthe many sounds of birdlife.
Wetlands at Amberley BeachBuilt by the Amberley Lions. Flatground so wheelchair/pushchairfriendly. Stage 1 - Lagoon Loopincludes car parking area. Stage2 - Golf Links Loop 850m longapprox and includes 70m ofboardwalk. Combined stages 1and 2 make a figure "8" and totalabout 2kms. Stage 3 - oncecompleted will take you throughto the Ti Kouka Wetland area.
Mt Cass Walkway at WaiparaThe summit is approx 400m high;take in its unusual limestonelandscape. Spectacular views ofPegasus Bay and North Canterbury.Closed - August & September forlambing. Reasonable fitness required.
Tuke Ngghere Bush Walk at WaiauEye catching expanse of native andexotic bush. Purchased by earlyconservationist J K Forbes in 1944 whenit was rough and badly eroded. Overthe years he transformed it by plantinga mixture of native and exotic trees.
Kaikoura Coast Track3 night private walking track(approx 40km) or 2 day mountainbike (bring your own bike). Thetrack takes you through thebreathtaking beauty of theKaikoura Coast, magnificentviews of mountains, sea, bushand remote farmland.
Hurunui High Country Track3 night private walking track onIsland Hills Station. Reasonablelevel of fitness is required. Trackcovers 30km. Walk through diversevegetation and dramaticlandscapes including farmland,beech forest and sub-alpine terrain.
Kaikoura Wilderness Walkway2 day/1 night or 3 day/2 night guidedwalk through the Puhi Peaks NatureReserve (a protected significantnatural area of internationalimportance). This area is a haven fora diverse array of rare and endangerednative species of flora and fauna.
Hanmer SpringsThe Alpine Spa Village of Hanmer Springs is a natural place tounwind amidst clear mountain air and tall trees. Hanmer SpringsThermal Pools & Spa is the major draw card and one of NewZealand’s historic visitor attractions. The alpine environmentwith its forests, rivers and mountains enhance its appeal asthe ultimate year round destination.
OFFERS: A substantial range of accommodation, restaurants,cafes, galleries and boutique shopping. Thermal pools, massage,health and beauty treatments, forest walks & mountain bikerides. Jet boating, horse trekking, quad biking, Hagland adventureride, rafting, 18 hole golf course, skiing (all levels of terrain +hire), scenic flights, bungy jumping and other family activities.
KaikouraRenowned as an ecotourism mecca full of natural wonders,Kaikoura is positioned between towering seaward mountainsand a spectacular coastline. It is an ideal habitat for marinemammals and seabirds, with a rich Maori and European history.Kaikoura is the first Green Globe accredited community inNew Zealand.
OFFERS: A range of accommodation, viewing and interactionwith whales, dolphins, seals and birdlife, scenic flights, kayaking,surfing, diving, fishing, off-road tours, coastal and bush walking,wine tasting, night sky activity, quad biking and golf.
Waipara ValleyAt the Southern Gateway to the Alpine Pacific Triangle is oneof New Zealand’s finest and most rapidly expanding wineregions. The microclimate, soils and topography of the Valleyfavours full ripeness in both red and white grape varieties.
OFFERS: Many cellar doors are open to the public, severalwinery restaurants, luxury and boutique accommodation, olives,lavender and other local produce, vintage railway, walkingtracks and a nature reserve.
CheviotA classic rural town, Cheviot is the centre of a pastoral farmingarea. This town is a popular stopping point for touring visitorswith a colourful history and popular scenic locations.
OFFERS: A range of accommodation, cafés, an art gallery,craft and retail shops. Gore Bay Tourist Drive, swimming,surfing, scenic reserves, museum, short and multi-day walkingtracks, salmon, trout & whitebait fishing. ‘The Cathedrals’ atGore Bay.
Greta ValleyGreta Valley is a great family area midway between Amberleyand Cheviot where you can get away from it all. It’s the ideallocation for those wanting to explore while still being close tosurrounding tourism destinations.
OFFERS: B&B, self-contained and campgroundaccommodation, café and bar, collector shops, petrol stationand golf course.
Motunau BeachMotunau Beach is a popular coastal holiday settlement and afocal point for the local crayfish industry. Its beaches are amixture of sand and stones, providing an insight into itsgeological past.
OFFERS: Campground, boat launch, fishing and coastalplay area.
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AmberleyThis rural service town is an ideal country retreat for a few dayswith access to both coastal and inland areas. On the edge ofthe Waipara Valley Wine Region it has some fabulous diningoptions.
OFFERS: Good range of B&B and self-containedaccommodation. Selection of restaurants and cafés, golf course,beach walks and Mt Grey Scenic Walkway, easy access to thewine region.
LeithfieldThe small village of Leithfield has at its centre an Historic Hotel,filled with some early photos of the area, and a cold beverageon tap.
OFFERS: Historic hotel, cafés, wine shop and gallery, confidencecourse attraction, the Kowai River Track (for walking or cycling)and beach walks.
Mt LyfordThis village is a unique alpine chalet retreat, positioned at thebase of the friendly Mount Lyford Ski Field. It provides apicturesque mountain and forest setting, with open spaces andviews to the Pacific Ocean. Mt Lyford is also home to NewZealand’s largest log cabin structure.
OFFERS: A range of accommodation including log cabins(hosted and self-contained), luxury lodges, café & bar, skiing& boarding (all levels of terrain, half pipe + hire), skimountaineering, ice skating, horse trekking, customized 4WDtours, walking and mountain biking.
WaiauThe town of Waiau runs alongside the Waiau River, where thehistoric village green marks the town’s centre. There is excellentaccess to salmon and trout fishing and visitors can enjoy someof the best rural hospitality in the region.
OFFERS: A range of accommodation from luxury lodges tofarm stays, local cafes and bars, adventure and fishing tours,golf course, museum and historic buildings, resident artiststudios and classes, plus a local bakery in the nearby villageof Rotherham.
CulverdenSet in the middle of the wide Amuri Basin, Culverden is a delightfulcountry town and common stopping point for travellers. Thetown’s Rutherford Reserve has a popular walk and kids playground.
OFFERS: A small range of accommodation, café, tearooms,playground and reserves, golf course, high country multi-daywalking track (inland and south of Culverden) and an historichotel & stables (south of the Hurunui River).
WaikariWaikari offers panoramic views of the Puketeraki and Kaikouraranges and is the stopping point for the Weka Pass VintageRailway. You will also find the start of the Waikari Walkwayproviding access to the Maori Rock Art drawings.
OFFERS: Boutique farmstay accommodation, cafes, gallery,walking tracks, limestone formations, local produce andfarm heritage buildings (5km North of Waikari). Views from theWaikari Tabletop.
HawardenHawarden is home to the well-known Flaxmere Gardens andis gateway to the pristine Hurunui Lakes, set in secludedwilderness. The nearby Hurunui River is popular for recreationactivities like fishing and kayaking.
OFFERS: Boutique farmstay accommodation, high countryhorse trekking, four wheel drive tours, garden visits, localjewellery, crafts and produce, tavern and golf course.
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