“Wynyard” is a sheep and beef farm nestled in the Lowry Peaks range and is home to Tim and Lou Davison.
Culverden is 80 minutes from Christchurch; “Wynyard” is 12kms east of Culverden and will be clearly signposted. From Christchurch, turn left onto SH 7 at Waipara, to Culverden. If coming from the north, via the Inland or Leader Roads, look for the sign at Leaches Road, just south of Rotherham.
Hanmer Springs is just 25 minutes away with its wonderful hot pools/spas and relaxing massages.
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Transportation
From Ashburton and Leeston
Beckley Coachlines
Phone: 03 3087646
Phone: 027 249 1827
Email: dbeckley@xtra.co.nz
From Christchurch
Click Discovery travel for more information.
Departing from Memorial Avenue, Fendalton New World car-park at 9am.
From Hanmer Springs
Phone Ross on: 03 3157233 or 0212252292
$45.00 return trip to book
or Click Hanmer Adventure Centre for more information.
From Kaikoura
Phone Rick on : 03 319 6166 or email kaikoura.shuttles@xtra.co.nz
Activities in the Area
- Art in a Garden
Thursday 27th October, gate opens at 4:30pm – 7:30pm. Fri 28th, Sat 29th and Sun 30th October, 10am – 5pm.
www.artinagarden.co.nz - Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools
www.hanmersprings.co.nz - Maruia Springs
www.maruia.co.nz - Thrillseekers Bungy Jumping and River-Rafting
www.thrillseekerscanyon.co.nz - HorseTrekking Hanmer Springs and Mt Lyford
www.lyfordtreks.co.nz - Mt Lyford Alpine Village
www.mtlyford.co.nz - Hurunui High Country Track
www.walkingtrack.co.nz - St James Walkway
www.doc.govt.nz/stjameswalkway - Waiau River – Wonderful Jet Boating and Fishing
www.alpinepacifictourism.co.nz/Information/Waiau - Hurunui District: What’s On
www.hurunui.com/Information/Events - Culverden, Amuri and Hanmer Springs Golf Courses
- Kaikoura with all it’s treats e.g. whale watching
www.kaikoura.govt.nz
Accommodation
- Heritage Hanmer Springs
http://www.booking.com/Heritage-Hanmer-Springs - Select Braemar Lodge and Spa
Hanmer Springs
www.selectbraemarlodge.com - Culverden Motels
Culverden
Phone: 03 315 8350 - The Chalets Motel
Hanmer Springs
Phone: 0800 315709
www.chaletsmotel.co.nz - Greenacres Motel
Hanmer Springs
Phone: 03 315 7125 - Drifters Inn
Hanmer Springs
Phone: 0800 374 383 - Information Centre
Hanmer Springs
Phone: 0800 442 663 - Cheltenham House
Hanmer Springs
Phone: Len 03 315 7545 - Amuri Estate Retreat Lodge
Hanmer Springs
www.amuri.co.nz - Hanmer Holiday Homes
Hanmer Springs
www.hanmerholidayhomes.co.nz - Luxury Country Escape
Hanmer Springs
www.hanmersprings.co.nz/thermal/christmas_country_fete/ - Hurunui Retreat
Hurunui
www.hurunuirivercottages.co.nz - Hurunui Hotel
Medbury, North Canterbury
Phone: 03 314 4207 - Mt Lyford Lodge
Mt Lyford
Phone: 03 315 6446 - Spring Cottage
Rotherham
Phone: 03 315 6555
www.holidayhouses.co.nz/properties/2763.asp - Rotherham Hotel
Rotherham
Phone: Keith 03 315 6373 - Waiau Lodge Hotel
Waiau
Phone: 03 315 6003 - Waiau Holiday Park
Waiau
Phone: 03 315 6124 (daytime) - Historic Homestead
Waiau
Phone: Nicky 03 315 6224




