Esk River Info, Canterbury

The Waimakariri District is a political district of New Zealand, located in the South Island, on the eastern coast of north Canterbury, New Zealand. It is north of Christchurch and the Waimakariri River and is a part of the greater Canterbury Region. The name is Maori for cold river.

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the country's second-largest urban area. It is midway down the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula which itself, since 2006, lies within the formal limits of Christchurch.

The Lake Coleridge area is serviced by a variety of accommodation options from waterside campsites to luxury resort accommodation. Dining options are equally diverse ranging from self catering to silver service dining. Retail outlets are limited in the area and those intending to self cater need to bring in provisions from outside. Cellphone coverage is also limited

Bounded by a magnificent unspoilt coast-line, shrouded by rain forest and protected by the towering might of the Southern Aps, active pursuits and visual indulgences are abundant in their possibilities. Clear mountain-fed streams, lakes and rivers provide for excellent fishing and boating opportunities whilst the primeval forests allow for exhilarating explorations into the unknown.

15 minutes south of Christchurch CBD & Airport. 3 km from Prebbleton & Lincoln University.

Perched on top of the hills overlooking the beautiful Lyttelton Harbour, Lyttelton is a quaint township with early architecture and scenic views. Located just 20 minutes from Christchurch this town has a busy port and many recreational activities.

Springfield is a small town in the Selwyn District of Canterbury, in the South Island, of New Zealand.

Sumner is a small beachside village with a wonderful array of cafes, restaurants, bakeries and boutique shops just 20 minutes from Christchurch City centre on New Zealand's South Island.

Te Kinga is a settlement on Lake Brunner, the largest lake in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island, 31 kilometres from Greymouth. Te Kinga boasts unspoiled wilderness surroundings offer a wealth of water-orientated recreational pursuits - fly fishing, power boating, sea & whitewater kayaking, water-skiing, windsurfing, sailing and swimming. If you want to take it easy, or take it to extremes, there's bush walking to mountain biking, exploring to kayaking. There are several National Parks accessible for day trips. The activities you enjoy can be as relaxing or as challenging as you want