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Published: November 30th 2005
On the Road to Arthurs Pass
The Southern Alps in the background
driving along Route 73 by Springfield
New ZealandIf you are in Christchurch and do not plan to cross over the Arthur’s Pass you can enjoy the drive out to Sprngfield for a day or part thereof. Take Route 73 east for 60kms. Easy drive plus you may wish to take a return route to One via Methven on Route 77 that is a great drive. This is the Mt. Hutt area where skiing is the big sport.
The Springfield area has much to offer. When you stop at the Springfield Café be sure to pick up the information on how to get up close and personal traveling deep into the foothills of the Southern Alps charging through the Waimakariri River on a canyon safari via a Waimak Jet Boat. Just ten minutes out of town. The drive there is worth going. An alpine wonderland. The scenery up the river and through the canyon is a rare opportunity to experience the true wilderness of New Zealand. This one hour tour is more than worth it plus the fun of jet boating thrown in for fun.
To really get a complete picture of this area of the Southern Alps you can’t go wrong with a full day
New Zealand countryside
Drivinf to Arthur's Pass at Springfield adventure that includes the Waimak Jet Boat coupled with a 4x4 Unimog Safari . A stop at a café for lunch then take the world famous Tranz Scenic train ride through the more than spectacular Arthur’s Pass back to Christchurch. This is the ultimate tour for the area for sure. There is also an optional helicopter flight if desired.
Contact Warner & Gritt Raymond - phone: 03-318-4881 or have a look at their website: www.waimakalpinejet.co.nz Check it out!
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