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. This is the home of Lovat Venison and the Lovat Downs Bed and Breakfast Country Lodge, being ideally placed on State Highway 1 it 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, 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 Country Lodge B&B

Relax in the beautiful countryside enjoying the Country Lodge facilities.

Visitors can sample the succulent farm raised venison – once tasted, never forgotten!

Check out the Lovat Downs B&B website. www.lovatdowns.co.nz