Take a magical and varied road trip on the Alpine Pacific Triangle, a touring route that links Hanmer Springs, Kaikoura and the Waipara Valley. The circuit is 370km in length and is best enjoyed over a few days - there is a lot to see along the way! Discover more at hurunui.com.

Just north of the Waipara Valley is the small settlement of Greta Valley. Ideally placed on State Highway 1, Lovat Downs Bed and Breakfast Country Lodge provides easy access to surrounding tourism destinations without the hustle and bustle of typical holiday settlements.

At the nearby coast, Motunau Beach provides a focal point for the local crayfish fishing industry. Here you will have an opportunity to charter boats for sea fishing or explore the sandy shores for prized fossils which are available in abundance around the cliff faces.

A long-time deer farmer, your host John Douglas is well-regarded in Crusader country for his thoroughbred racing pedigree and good old Kiwi hospitality.

Sample the local produce at one of the many local wineries in New Zealand's newest and most rapidly expanding wine-growing region:
www.waiparasprings.co.nz
www.canterburyhouse.com

Lovat Downs Venison

Indulge in the unmistakable taste of top-quality venison.

Lovat Downs produces succulent venison which visitors can sample – once tasted, never forgotten!

Check out the Lovat Venison website www.lovatvenison.co.nz and order today.

Click here to download our brochure.