Heritage and Historical

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• Akaroa Guided Walks   (www.akaroawalks.co.nz)

  Explore the historic French settlement of Akaroa, with a fascinating history and exceptional collection of early buildings. Historic walks run on a scheduled basis twice weekly from October through to March. Private walks are available by arrangement on any day.

• Canterbury Sightseeing   (www.christchurchsightseeing.co.nz)

  Specialised small group and personal day tours of Christchurch and Canterbury. A true New Zealand experience - scenic tours, wine tours, lifestyle, history and gourmet sightseeing tours.

• Cultural Precinct   (www.culturalprecinct.co.nz)

  Explore the culture of Christchurch city. The Cultural Precinct is easy to walk around, or you can travel by tram and hear stories about the area’s history and personalities from your friendly tram driver.

• Golden Fox Tours   (goldenfoxtours.tripod.com)

  Go on a tour of Middle Earth in Arrowtown and learn about the history of this small gold mining town in Otago.

• Goldmine Experience   (www.goldmine-experience.co.nz)

  Offering guided tours through an operational, 19th century stamper battery and into one of the richest goldmines of the time. Alternatively, take a self-guided tour and explore the photographic museum, discover mining relics and see steam-powered machines.

• Harrisons Cape Runner   (ahipara.co.nz/caperunner)

  Cape Reinga via 90 Mile Beach. A fun-filled full day tour departing Kaitaia 9am daily.

• Heritagetrails.com   (www.heritagetrails.com)

  Heritage trails of the world. The site is includes heritage trails, sites, attractions, accommodation, tours, news, buildings, tourism and more.

• John Vickers Homestead Architecture Tours   (www.historichomes.co.nz)

  Take a tour of historic homes, designed by English architects between 1880 and 1915, and hidden away in the New Zealand countryside. Tours operate within the Rangitikei, Hawkes Bay and Wanganui districts.

• Kauri Country   (www.kauricountry.co.nz)

  Kauri Country - Dig into a pioneering past with this New Zealand eco-adventure.

• Maniototo 4WD Safaris   (www.maniototo4wdsafaris.co.nz)

  Providing four wheel drive tours in the Maniatoto region, a world of rugged mountain ranges, fertile farmlands and historic gold mining. They offer a goldfields tour and a high country tour, as well as custom tours, farm tours, conference tours and photography tours.

• Matata Eco Tours   (www.matataecotours.co.nz)

  Discover nature's rare ecological treasures and learn about the heritage that protects them. Matata Eco Tours lets you enjoy a cultural and historical excursion through the gateways of wetland wonders in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

• Molesworth - Rainbow   (www.molesworth.co.nz)

  Providing tours of Molesworth Farm Park, where you can visit century old cob homesteads and other historic sites. Alternatively, experience a 4WD wilderness tour across the Southern Alps to the stunning Nelson Lakes.

• Otago Explorer   (www.k1w1.net)

  Tour operators in Dunedin offering visitors the chance to see Larnach castle, the sights of Dunedin city, the Otago peninsular and wildlife in the region.

• Riccarton House & Bush   (www.riccartonhouse.co.nz)

  A heritage site located in the Christchurch suburb of Riccarton, covering almost 12 hectares and consisting of two historic buildings set in parkland and gardens. Riccarton House is available for guided heritage tours, fine dining and as a venue for functions.

• Skippers Canyon Tours   (www.queenstown-heritage.co.nz)

  Guided tours of Skippers Canyon, with guides who have extensive knowledge of the local area and its history.

• South Canterbury Heritage Trails   (www.southisland.org.nz/heritagetrails)

  Bullock wagons, pioneers, water and strawberries help describe some of the history, scenery and character to be experienced as you travel along South Canterbury's Heritage Trails.

• Speight's Brewery Heritage Tours   (www.speights.co.nz)

  We will introduce you to the antiquity of beer from 6000BC, the development of beer in New Zealand, and the origins of the Speight’s Brewery.