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Canterbury Crusaders Rugby Christchurch
5 Reviews Rugby is the big team sport which is played in Jade Stadium in winter, and the Crusaders are probably the best club/regional team in the world. They have been the champions of the Super12 and Super14...
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Bungy Jumping Queenstown
1 Review Bungy jump over the local rivers, and get the thrill of your life. There are a few sites around New Zealand where you can make a bungy jump. The first and original commercial site (started 1988) is...
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Paragliding Christchurch
2 Reviews I do not do paragliding but visiting friends of mine have enjoyed it very much in the Port Hills. Along the Summit Road there are several fine spots for the start, one at Castle Rock which is a very...
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Rafting Queenstown
5 Reviews For the last section through the tunnel, we overshoot the entrance, and have to rock climb back to a suitable spot. We almost end up going over a very evil rapid called The Mother-in-law. We make it...
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Cricket Christchurch
2 Reviews If the Black Caps - the national team - do not play the ninetieth test against Sri Lanka or whichever team in AMI Stadium (formerly: Jade Stadium) cricket takes place in other locations and all...
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Rowing Christchurch
2 Reviews There are lots of sports you can do around Christchurch, but we weren't after anything too adventurous. Canoeing was ideal for us, because it was in the city. Nothing required (not even lifejackets,...
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Tennis Christchurch
1 Review If you love tennis you can play in Hagley Park for nearly nothing. The Hagley Park Tennis Club welcomes casual players and charges only NZ$ 10. There are even some locations in Christchurch where you...
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New Zealand is a nation of outdoors people - well it was until Xbox - who do all sorts of activities including running. There are many running clubs and events that you can enter. A quick survey of the Cool Running site will give you a lead on upcoming events in your area or a fun something extra to do if you are travelling. Every age and every level of ability is catered for.
Cricket is a game invented by the Poms (English) and played generally in parts of the world that were originally ruled by England. The game can be rather slow if you go to a 5 day Test match but really absorbing if you love the game like I do. Faster 1 day games are great to go to as are the new 20/20 matches which lasts for under 3 hours.Cricket is a summer sport and played in NZ from October to April, weather permitting. The cost will vary greatly depending on who is playing. Approx cost is $40 for a seat at a 50 over game and you will wan to have a bit of money for food and drinks. If you are going to have a look make sure you bring something soft to sit on and a bit of food. Like many sporting places around NZ you cannot bring anything to drink with you due to liquor laws etc etc. It's all a bit stupid but there you have it.
Just let me tell you what CAA means if you are a paraglider... It is the abbreviation of Civil Aviation Authority. You will probably hear from them if you do not have the necessary permits for your sport in New Zealand.The actual events which make me tell you this are two recent incidents with paragliders that have made headlines. The first was the flight of a German adventurer named Gerhard Mayr in a motorised paraglider over Mt. Cook - not right into the Guinness Book of records but also into the spotlight of the media and therefore into the focus of CAA. Mayr's radio did not work after his start on Fox Glacier, and he could not be reaches, got into big trouble in the dangerous winds over New Zealand's highest peak, and finally he landed on a private airstrip without permit. CAA claims he did not hold the necessary memberships for flying in NZ either.The second incident was the...
New Zealand is a country that is meant to be explored. By foot hiking is perhaps your best option. Considering so much of the country is 'bush' country.Where else can you get above tree-line at 3000ft. Hiking boots, plenty of insect repellent and obviously a camera.
The Sking and Snowboarding in New Zealand in both islands is fantastic, and far far superior to what is available in AustraliaIf sking at Mr Ruahpehu you also have the added bonus of the hot springs situated at Taupo or Turangi, only a short drive from the mountain.
At the time of writing, The All Blacks had won 20 games in a row at home. If you are able to get a ticket to a game, then it's just fantastic.Here are some snaps from a game I went to vs The Springboks.
To undertake certain activities on land administered by the Department of Conservation, a licence, permit or concession is required.Activities which require permits, licences or concessions include hunting, fishing and commercial activities. Be aware that some areas of conservation land which are particularly sensitive require special permits to visit them, for example some offshore islands.Permits or licenses are required for trout and salmon fishing and for hunting game birds, such as ducks, geese and pheasants. You bring your own gear but with transportation costs, unless you have an item that you just MUST bring with you, ity is just as easy to hire gear on arrival. Most major hunting/fishing stores will be able to help here.
New Zealand has a very big golfing community. Most towns, including the tiny places that you drive past in a flash, have a golf course. A lot of the small town courses are 9 hole courses but lovingly maintained by the locals. The bigger cities such as Christchurch have some excellent courses to play and they will also hire clubs etc so you don't need to bring your own. Christchurch, for example, has approx 20 courses in or around the city so there is a very wide choice of where to play. You can hire most of what you need. If you are playing one of the flasher courses then you will likely need soft spike golf shoes. Many courses don't like people wearing jeans or tee shirts - I don't tend to play on those courses - so be prepared to dress up a bit.Cost will vary widely but expect to pay $25 to $40 for an urban 18 hole course and between $10 & $15 at smaller country clubs. Remember that...
I didn't stop talking about it for weeks.....still haven't.Of course New Zealand is the home of extreme sports and where better to try out those things you always wanted to do?Tandem-skydiving is amazing. Your tandem master has total control so all you have to do is relax and enjoy the ride!!Squeezed like sardines into a tiny plane we climbed to 10 000' and then jumped out! Sounds simple eh? And it was really - it's not like there was any alternative once we'd got to this point. Just as I left the plane I felt a very brief panic, like "what the hell am I doing?" but it quickly passed as I open my eyes and enjoyed a fantastic freefall of about 40 seconds reaching about 200kph, an amazing experience.Landing was cool too but, as I haven't stopped telling people, freefall is the best bit! All you need is provided, just wear comfortable trousers and top and trainers or other "sensible"...
Rugby is the national sport of New Zealand. The game is played in every corner of the country with Canterbury being the current strong-hold of the most successful team. Rugby originated in England in the 1800's (in a town called Rugby funnily enough) when William Web-Ellis picked up a soccer ball and ran with it. These days teams from around the world play for the Rugby World Cup aka the William Web-Ellis trophy.While in New Zealand I would highly recommend going to a Rugby game. Unlike Football (Soccer if you like) fans from opposing teams can sit together so it's a safe outing to go to no matter who you support. As it's a winter sport make sure you are prepared for the conditions!! A good coat will be needed, especially if you are watching the game in the South Island.
Copthorne Hotel Commodore Christchurch Airport Christchurch
6 Reviews and 293 Opinions Prior to the earthquakes, I have always stayed in town at some renowned hotel chains. When I was...
SKYCITY Grand Hotel Auckland Auckland
7 Reviews and 434 Opinions The rooms and hotel in general were nicer than expected, and service was good. While this hotel may...
Browns Boutique Hotel Queenstown
1 Review and 170 Opinions Within stroling distance from the main town. Welcoming and homely. A warm cozey room admist the cold...
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Q: Last time in NSW/Australia it was quite easy to find good parking-places for my small motorhome, partly INside the villages, but...
A: With "official parkinglots" I mean rest-area along highways and other roads, such "Rest and revive-places" that are announced along the bigger roads ! I also saw some of...
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