Activities at - Annandale

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Activities at - Annandale
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Activities at - Annandale
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1     Kayak tour
1     Nature Cruise
2     Farm tour
3     Walking and hiking
3		   Mountain biking
4     4WD -ATV adventure
4     clay target shooting
5     massage
5     YOgA
6     cooking classes
7		   Scenic helicopter tours
9     luxury vehicle tours
11 local nature tours
12 LOCaL Art classes
Activities at - Annandale
Enjoy             Kayaking                                   This excursion showcases the best of

  our waters...                        the coast             Pigeon Bay and coastal Banks Peninsula.
                                                             Tailored to guest’s fitness and weather
                                                             conditions, your personal guide will share
                                                             the natural beauty, key points of interest
                                                             including flora, fauna, historical sites
                                                             and fascinating geology as well as the
                                                             abundant sea life of birds, seals, penguins
                      $845 for 2 people
                                                             and dolphins. Time permitting, guests
                      $75 per additional person              may be able to enjoy hand-line fishing or
                      Duration 2-3 hours                     gathering local kaimoana (seafood) off the
                                                             rocks. On your return, you can download
                      Transfers included
                                                             photos from the guide as mementos.

                  Nature
                                       cruise
                      $1600 Private charter, max 10 people
                      Duration 2 hours ( 2hr on water )
                      Transfers included

                      Available October-June

                  Explore the surrounding sparkling turquoise waters and native sea life aboard
                  a comfortable powerboat 41 feet long designed for all conditions.
                  Annandale’s coast boasts fur seals sunbathing in their natural habitat, bird colonies
                  of all varieties, and is the playground of little blue penguins and friendly Hectors
                  dolphins - the smallest and rarest dolphin in the world! This excursion is a great
                  way to create memories together, experience the sea life and view the fascinating
                  volcanic topography that created Banks Peninsula millions of years ago.
Activities at - Annandale
experience
                                                                                                                        our farm...

FARM            tours
Enjoy a guided tour of the Annandale farm. Taking you over rugged tracks whilst        $300 for 2 people ( minimum 2)
experiencing views on some of the higher, more scenic locations on the farm.           $150 per person ( maximum 4)
Your tour will incorporate visiting the historic woolshed, seeing livestock up close   Duration 2 hours
and experiencing some of the practical sides of a working farm. This includes a        Available October - June
scenic morning/afternoon tea stop.
Activities at - Annandale
discover our                                 trails

Walking                     Annandale boasts many
                                                               Mountain                    Leisurely ride around Pigeon Bay

           and hiking       spectacular tracks, varying in
                            length and terrain. We invite                     biking       from the Homestead, or discover
                                                                                           the farm roads from Shepherd’s
                            you to roam the property,                                      Cottage and beyond. We have
                            enjoying the views. Trails                                     complimentary mountain bikes
                            vary from moderate to more          Duration at your leisure   and trail maps for your use.
                            challenging fitness levels and
 Duration at your leisure
                            maps are provided in your villa.
Activities at - Annandale
ADVENTURE Awaits

4wd-atv                                      Enjoy an off road adventure
                                                                           clay target        Clay-shooting tests the reflexes
                         adventure           on 4WD all-terrain vehicles
                                             over farm tracks and open             shooting   like no other sport. What better
                                                                                              place to enjoy a shoot than in
                                             paddocks. Fully guided on                        one of Annandale’s valleys, led
                                             tracks which take in the                         by one of Canterbury’s most
   $430 per person ( 2 minimum)
		 $380 per additional person ( 5 maximum)   dramatic farm landscapes of                      experienced gun club instructors.
   Duration 2 hours
                                             Annandale, we offer trails
                                             to suit both beginner and                           $245 per person ( minimum 2)
     Minimum age of 12yr ( with an adult)
                                             experienced riders.                              		 Includes *25 clay targets
                                                                                              		 $40 per additional box*
		                                                                                               Duration 1 hour
                                                                                                   Minimum age of 8yr ( with an adult)
Relax and                                restore
massage                             Indulge yourself with a luxury
                                    massage treatment of your choice
                                    in the comfort and privacy of your
                                    villa. Our qualified masseuse will
                                    be happy to discuss and tailor
     $285 per person ( minimum 2)   treatment to your preference.
                                    What better way could there be
     Duration 1 hour+
                                    to relax and unwind.

yoga
Annandale has qualified
yoga instructors in a variety
of styles. Yoga mats available
in villa. Please enquire for
further details.

     Pricing upon request
     Duration 1 hour+
Tricks of the trade                         COOKING CLASSES

 cooking class
 Refine your culinary skills at a hands-
 on private cookery class with our chef.
 Specifically tailored to your interests,
 it includes recipes, a chilled beverage
 and tasty morsels to take for your
 personal enjoyment in your villa.

     $195 per person ( minimum 2)
     Duration 2 hours

     Unavailable 15 Dec - 15 Jan

Locavore –_ Our Farm to Table Philosophy
 A ‘locavore’ has a passion for finding
 produce in season from local sources
 and artisan producers. Working with
 ingredients from the Annandale farm
 and edible gardens, our chef will take
 guests through growing cycles, flavour
 combinations and techniques. These
 cooking demonstrations are followed
 by a shared lunch that will be matched
 with South Island wines or craft beer.

     $280 per person ( minimum 2)
     Duration 2 hours

     Unavailable 15 Dec - 15 Jan
EXPlORE
             the region        with Scenic Helicopter tours
                                Annandale offers many different options, from a lunch
                                excursion to a North Canterbury vineyard to a full day
                                alpine tour of the mountains as far away as Fiordland.

Harbour Excursion                                                             fishing expeditions
                   Banks Peninsula and Akaroa                                                  in Canterbury rivers
Depart directly from your villa           From $2421 (EC120 Heli)                                             Crossing the checkerboard of
for a scenic flight above Banks           Duration 20min+                                                     the Canterbury Plains, to rolling
Peninsula & Akaroa, landing for           Transfers included
                                                                                                              foothills and into the steep shale-
a picnic lunch with a view over                                                                               streams of the Canterbury High
Lyttleton Harbour or a stop in the                                                                            Country. ‘Chappie’, who has been
French-inspired town of Akaroa.                                                                               fishing these tributaries for the
                                                                                                              best part of his lifetime, will guide
                                                                                                              you to the most coveted and
                                                                                                              magnificent sites, such as Braided
                                                                                  From $8353 (EC 120 Heli)
                                                                                                              Esk and Hurunui Rivers, Poulter
                                                                                                              and Ant Streams, and the glistening
                                                                                  Duration Full day
                                                                                                              Little Lake Mason. You’ll target
                                                                                  Transfers included          a variety of Brown and Rainbow
                                                                                                              Trout in the crystal-clear waters.
Aoraki                       Aoraki Mount Cook is
                             New Zealand’s highest peak
                                                              Kaikoura
MT COOK                      standing at 3,724 meters.        Marine Adventure
  and Lord of the Rings      There are 27 other mountains
                             in this alpine range that peak   Cresting above the velvet forests and ashen tussock cover of Lake
                             over 3,000 meters which          Sumner Park. You’ll spot Hamner Springs Township. As you fly through
                             combine to make a landscape      the heart of North Canterbury watch the ground turn from lush green
                             of truely epic proportions.      circles to a spectrum of earthen tones, making a turn East to the peaks of
                             Fly through Lord of the Rings    the Seaward Kaikoura Range and down to the land. Swap helicopter for a
                             country and follow in the        plane, to watch as whales surface and playfully perform. Keep a look out
                             footsteps of Gandalf at the      for dolphins and seals too.
                             spectactular site of Edoras,
                             the capital of Rohan. This
                             once in a lifetime adventure
                             will create memories that will
                             last ”an age of middle earth”.
 From $6,360 (EC 120 Heli)                                                                                    From $8,370 (EC 120 Heli)
 Duration Half day                                                                                            Duration Half day
 Transfers included                                                                                           Transfers included

                             Mountain                         As you take off over the ever- changing patchwork quilt of the
                                                              Canterbury Plains, follow the meandering braids of Waimakariri
                             peaks                            River through the rolling foothills. Circle about the moonscape

                             and World class Winery           of limestone formations of Castle Hill, then gain 6000ft to land
                                                              on Chest Peak. Decend into the Waipara region and marvel at the
                                                              parrallel vines of world-class wineries like Black Estate. Enjoy a
                                 From $4620 (EC 120 Heli)     world class dining experience and taste some of New Zealand’s
                                 Duration Half day            most renowned wines.
                                 Transfers included
Your Personal Guide
  Off-site
              A ctivities
                   with a Luxury vehicle and guide
                                                                               A friendly and knowledgeable guide is yours for the day. Explore
                                                                               Christchurch city, North Canterbury, scenic Governor’s Bay or any
                                                                               local region within a day’s journey.

                                                                                   $1180 for a full day ( 2 people)
                                                                                   $855 for a half day ( 2 people)

Kayak the                                                                     Swim with the
   Pohatu Marine                                                               Hector’s                               $2,040 for 2 people
                                                                                                                      $525 per additional person
   Reserve                                                                     Dolphins                               Duration 6-8 hour ( 2.5hr on water )
   Enjoy nature up close with                                                  Your professional guide                Includes Akaroa Visit
   the experienced local guides.                                               will collect you from your
                                                                                                                      Transfers included
   The outer coast of the Pohatu                                               villa before departing for
   Marine Reserve is spectacular,                                              the beautiful French-settled
   with towering sea cliffs sculpted                                           town of Akaroa. Here you
   through the ages by the sea into                                            will board your vessel to
   rock stacks, reefs and deep sea                                             experience the worlds
   caves. Flea Bay Island and the        $2040 for 2 people                    smallest and rarest dolphin
   impressive island arch make an        $580 per additional person            in its natural environment.
   added attraction in the settled       Duration 6-8 hour ( 2hr on water )    This trip is only available
   sea conditions. This privately        Includes Akaroa Visit                 in Akaroa’s volcanic Crater
   guided tour includes a visit to the                                         Lake, located within its
                                         Transfers included
   beautiful French-settled Akaroa.                                            sheltered harbour. This tour
                                                                               also includes time to explore
                                                                               all that Akaroa has to offer.
Sea to Summit by E-BIKE                                                      sailing Sojourn
Traverse one of the most scenic roads                                        Sailing the Akaroa harbour is an excellent
in New Zealand! Our premium full                                             alternative to a scheduled Nature Cruise, if
day tour requires a decent level of                                          guests are looking for the privacy of their own
fitness and an appetite for exploration!                                     charter. It is not uncommon for the Hector’s
You will be rewarded with majestic                                           Dolphin to swim alongside the boat and you
views of the harbour, surrounding                                            will see lots of other marine birds and wildlife
bays, volcanic landscape and the                                             along the journey. Your skipper Richard is well
incredible views of the snow-capped                                          versed in the rich history of the area.
peaks of the Southern Alps and the
Canterbury plains. Rise from Sea
                                           $2250 for 2 people ( 6 maximum)
to Summit for the ultimate Ebike           $580 per additional person
                                                                                  $2110 for 2 people
adventure! NOTE - this is not for                                                 $290 per additional person
                                           Duration 4-6 hour                 		   ( 5 maximum)
beginners - You will need to have a
                                           Includes Akaroa Visit                  Duration 2 hour
moderate level of biking experience
to fully enjoy this adventure.             Transfers included                     Transfers included
Meet                      the locals

AKAROA   History and Nature Tour
                A guided tour of Akaroa and surrounds with Conservationist and 7th generation local             $1400 for 2 people
                Marie Haley. Learn about the geological and ecological foundations of Banks Peninsula.          $250 per additional person
                Visit important historic sites and learn about the story of New Zealand interwoven with    		   ( 8 maximum people)

                personal tales. A descendant of the original French settlers, Haley recounts the past,          Duration 4-5 hour
                including tales of French and British settlers and Maori warriors, and lays out a vision
                                                                                                                Transfers included
                of a sustainable future. Learn about The Wildside Project that Haley is championing on
                the Banks Peninsula visit conservationist Hugh Wilson’s private Hinewai Reserve, both
                of which are bringing back native flora and fauna.
Raupo              Coastal Farm E xperience                ART classes   Traveling to your villa, local acclaimed artist Anna
                                                                         Dalzell will teach you skills in capturing your favorite
                                                                         view or special memory. Working with pencil, charcoal
Explore a neigbouring farm within a scenic 40mins
                                                                         or pastels, let your creativity sing. We are happy to post
drive from Annandale. This guided tour is guaranteed to
                                                                         your art piece home or package it for you to take on
impress those who enjoy walking, scenery and learning
                                                                         your travels. Price also includes your own beautiful gift
about New Zealand farming and the history of the area.
                                                                         box of art supplies to keep.
Guided by a 5th generation farmer, Andrew and joined
by a couple of his farm dogs. You will experience ‘a day
                                                                             $395 for 1 person
in the life’ of a sheep and beef farmer. This includes a
                                                                             $250 per additional person
wholesome lunch in the farm kitchen.
                                                                             Duration 3-4 hours

                                                                             Booking Essential
    $1325 for 2 people
    $360 per additional person
		 ( 4 maximum people)
    Duration 4-6 hour
    Transfers included
All prices quoted include NZ GST of 15%.                                                                     For more information,
Advanced booking is essential for the majority of activities.
                                                                                                             please contact us:
Once a confirmation of the activity is provided by Annandale, the following cancellation policy applies:
- Cancellation fee within 30 days of the activity: 25% of the total                                          +64 (0)3 304 6841
- Cancellation fee within 7 days: 50%                                                                        +64 (0) 27 566 8776
- Cancellation fee within 48 hours: 100%
- Cancellation due to inclement weather or extenuating circumstances will be determined by the activity
                                                                                                             reservations@annandale.com
  operator and advised by Annandale. In such cases, a full refund will be issued with no cancellation fee.   www.annandale.com
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